Year-Round Registration & Tryouts

PROSPECTIVE Swimmers:
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Character First. Aquatic Develeopment. Competitive Excellence.

Welcome to Orinda Aquatics, a nationally recognized year-round competitive swimming program. Our mission is to foster the pillars of character, integrity, work-ethic, and team commitment through a structured, highly disciplined, and positive team culture.

To maintain the efficiency of our training groups, all prospective year-round athletes must be coach-approved through a tryout or evaluation prior to formal registration. We assess stroke balance, training ability, and overall fit for the program. Your journey toward the upcoming competitive season begins below.

The Tryout & Evaluation

  • Age-Group Swimmers:

    General tryouts take place over 2–4 days in late August. Ideal candidates possess a competitive swimming background (such as Summer League or USA Swimming) and a strong passion for the sport.

  • High School Athletes

    High school-aged swimmers: please bypass general tryouts and contact Head Coach Donnie directly at don@orindaaquatics.org to discuss fit, placement and reasons for pursuing year-round swimming.

  • College Prospects

    For college athletes new to Orinda Aquatics, please reach out to Don or Ron Heidary to discuss fit and options.

APPLY FOR A TRYOUT / EVALUATION

Next Steps After Approval

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    Team Registration

    Once approved, we will share the link to complete the formal Year-Round Team Registration on TeamUnify to secure your athlete's roster spot.

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    USA Swimming Registration

    All rostered athletes must register or renew with USA Swimming. Detailed instructions and club codes will be provided upon team acceptance.

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    Year-Round Transfers

    If you are transfering from another year-round team, you must formally initiate a USA Swimming registration transfer to clear your athlete for competition.

Returning Members: Re-Registration

All returning swimmers must re-register annually using their existing TeamUnify login. You must review the 2025-2026 Parent Policy Letter and acknowledge all obligations during the checkout process.

  • Process: Log into your existing TeamUnify dashboard using your current email and password. Verify all contact info, update swimmer details, and click "Save Changes."

  • Required: Review the 2026–2027 Parent Policy Letter (coming soon) and acknowledge all seasonal financial and volunteer commitments required to complete registration.

  • Placement:

    • Senior Group: Register for your same group assignment from last season unless explicitly directed otherwise by your coach.

    • Incoming 9th Graders: Please register under the Senior 2 designation unless alternative arrangements have been made.

    • Note: Final training group adjustments will be made by the coaching staff throughout September.

Returning Member Login

Mandatory Events & Gear

Regardless of your group, all families must complete the following:

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    Required Meetings

    Every registered OA family must complete the following seasonal startup requirements:

    • Annual Parent Meeting: Sunday, August 23rd at 7:00 pm (Zoom)

    • Senior Group Meeting: Friday, August 28th @ 4:00pm (Zoom)

    • Junior Group Meeting: Friday, August 28th @ 5:30pm (Zoom)

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    Apparel & Equipment

    Official gear must be ordered through Conejo SwimWorks via the "Merchandise" tab on our menu. Your mandatory annual fee covers your core team kit:

    • 1 Team Suit & 1 Silicone Cap

    • 3 Custom Team T-Shirts

    • 1 Specialized Mesh Equipment Bag

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    Resources & Compliance Support

    Ensure you have downloaded and reviewed our essential seasonal documents before the first day of practice:

Questions?

To ensure a prompt response, please connect directly with the specific coordinator for your needs:

Registration Support: Contact Coach Matt

Tryout Support, or Team Merchandise: Contact Coach Tiffany

Senior Program: Contact Coach Donnie

General Questions: Contact our Team Admin