We are proud to offer our swim team, the ORCAS.

 

Who is eligible?

Swim Team is open to anyone who is a member of the ORSC and is 18 or under, as of June 1 of the current year. Children must be able to swim the length of the lap pool unaided, by the Black and White Meet (Mock Meet) on June 4th. Coaches help get them there! Swimmers practice and compete by age group based on their age (6 + under, 7/8, 9/10, etc.). Each family must provide an adult volunteer for at least three dual meets in order for their swimmer to participate on the team. All team members are eligible to swim on one of the CSA Championship meet days July 7th, 8th or 9th.

Practices and team activities begin in the afternoons on May 16th, but be sure to check the calendar for details. After the end of the school year, both morning and afternoon practices are offered. Practices are typically offered each weekday. We typically schedule 2 clinics for specialized techniques where we bring in coaches from year-round swim sites to share their expertise.

There will be five scheduled dual meets this year and the swim team season will end at the Championship Meet at Lindley Pool until the Greensboro Aquatics Center is finalized.  Fun events are planned throughout the season including our Pasta Kick-Off Dinner, Ice Cream Social, Swim for Cancer, Age-Appropriate Movie Nights and the Post-Season Team Banquet.

GO ORCAS

If you are interested in registering for the Oak Ridge Swim Team, please download the Parent Information Form for an overview of team participation including swimsuit information. Our Parent Handbook is a great reference for newcomers as well as previous swim team parents. Swimming is a great sport for overall fitness and our team is a great way for your child to meet new friends and stay active during our hot summer months!

Our swim teams governing body is the "Community Swim Association" of Greensboro. They are a non-profit group based in the Greensboro Metropolitan area. We swim against other local clubs in the area and compete at Greensboro's "City Meet" every year.

Our team is called the "ORCAS", our mascot is the Orca or killer whale (Orcinus orca).

 

2011 Swim Team Registration Forms

2011 ORCA Swim Team Registration Form (click to download)
Community Swim Association Registration Form (click to download)
2011 ORCA Swim Team Expectations Form (click to download)
Swim Meet Volunteer Descriptions (click to download)
2011 ORCA Volunteer Form (click to download)

All forms must be completed in full to participate on the team.  Click on above forms and complete in full.  You may drop your package by the pool clearly marked Swim Team Registration for Pam Swantko OR mail the completed package to:

Pam Swantko
1907 Ridge Oaks Court
Oak Ridge, NC 27310

 

2011 Swim Team Coaches

Head Coach - Morgan Dodd

Morgan Dodd is a rising junior at Virginia Polytech Institute and State University. This will be her fifth year coaching, and she has twelve years of competitive swimming experience.

 

 

Assistant Coach - Kristen Diemer

Kristin Diemer is a rising freshman at Queens University of Charlotte.  She has 12 years competitive swim experience, and this will be her fourth season coaching at Oak Ridge.  She was a recipient of the much sought after Golden Swimmer Award at City Meet and is a three time Scholastic All-American Swimmer.

 

 

Assistant Coach - Chad Burton

Chad Burton is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina, and this will be his first season coaching with us.  He has 12 years competitive swimming experience.  He is a six time Golden Swimmer, a four time City Meet record holder, and a state champion more than twenty times over.  He is very excited to work with us this season, and is a welcome addition to our team.

 

 

Jr. Assistant Coach - Kalee Albert

Kalee Albert is also a rising senior at Northwest Guilford.  She is both a captain and a three year state qualifier for the Northwest Viking Swim Team.  This will be her second season coaching at Oak Ridge, and she has 8 years of competitive swimming experience.

 

 

Jr. Assistant Coach - Katie Sumner

Katie Sumner is a rising senior at Northwest Guilford.  She has been a competitive swimmer for 8 years, loves to work with kids, and is in her second year of coaching here.