Weekly Update - See's Pick, JO's

Heading to Junior Nationals:  Next week, Orinda Aquatics will be attending Junior Nationals in Columbus, Ohio.  Congratulations to the following swimmers who earned a trip to Juniors: Rachel Cleak, Jordan Tomimatsu, Shannon Herman, Jill Jones, Andrea Ward, Courtney Whyte, Sven Campbell and Steven Stumph.

In addition, College swimmer Dustin Luchini will be attending Nationals in Federal Way, Washington the following week.  Good Luck, Swim Fast.

See's Candy pick-up this Thursday:  The See's candy is being delivered and will be ready for pick up this Thursday at the Soda Center from 3:30-6:30.  All orders MUST be picked up this Thursday, we can not store the candy over night.  Please make arrangements to pick up your orders.

 

Junior Olympics:  This weekend is the Pacific Swimming Junior Olympics.  OA will send a group of about 30 swimmers to the championship meet in Pleasanton.  This meet is a trials and finals meet with the top 16 swimming in finals.  New this year, the meet will have relays.  Orinda Aquatics will have relays in the 9-10 girls and boys, 11-12 girls (A&B) and 13-14 girls (A & B) and boys.  The coaches will let you know about relays.

 

Jr Group Pasta Feed:  The junior group pasta feed is Tuesday night after practice.  We will workout and have pasta.  Please pick up swimmers at 8:00.

2010 USA registration renewal: It is time to renew all USA registrations for 2010.  The cost is $60 per swimmer, please include with your December monthy dues.  Swimmers who joined this fall are already registered for 2010, only returning and transfer swimmers must be renewed for 2010.

Dec Dues Reminder:  All monthly swim payments are due the 1st of each month. Log into your member account and view your invoices at any time. Please send your payments to:  5101 Coach Drive, El Sobrante, CA 94803.  Thank you for making payments on time.  Team Policy: outstanding dues of over a month can result in swimmers being held out of the water until balances are paid.

 

Upcoming Meets - Pacific Swimming Schedule. [Pacific Meets].

USA Junior Nationals, Dec. 10-12, Columbus, Ohio - Orinda Aquatics will be travelling to the short course Jr. Nationals in December.  Congratulations to the Senior swimmers attending the meet.

Last Chance to enter:Pacific Senior Olympics, Dec. 11-13, DVC in Pleasant Hill - All Senior swimmers with Junior+ T&F time should enter and attend this meet.

Meet Closed: Tiger/AIA dual venue cba+, Dec. 12&13, (Mills or UoP) - Junior group swimmers.  Possible peak/shave meet for non-JO swimmers.  Re-shave for JO swimmers. Senior swimmers who do not qualify for the Senior Champs should enter this meet.

Mark your Calendar Now! Summer Junior Olympics, July 15th-18th.  Orinda Aquatics is hosting the 2010 Long Course Junior Olympics and will need the help and support of all Orinda families. If you have any special talents that you would like to avail, the OA parent board will be seeking parents to coordinate special areas of the meet.


Team Gear:  As part of the annual fee this fall, each swimmer will receive a team suit.  Team suits are on order and should be here soon.

We are a Nike sponsored team and would like all swimmers to have a team jacket and wear a team suit at all Non-Peak/Big Meets. All team attire can be purchased at NorCal Swim Shop in Walnut Creek.  NorCal has OA hats and shirts as well, parents.