Preteen Night- RESCHEDULED For Monday Aug. 3rd. 7-10PM - pool closes at 6PM for regular members.
Thursday, June 11 vs. Madeira (home)
Thursday, June 18 vs. Wyoming (away)
Thursday, June 25 vs Three Rivers (away)
TUESDAY, June 30 vs Shady Lane (home)
Thursday, July 9 vs Oak Hills (home) *Mini Orca Meet*
Monday, July 13th: West Side Finals (formally known as B finals)
Tues./Wed. July 14-15: PPSL Prelims & Finals at Mason Municipal Aquatic Center
Thursday, July 16th: PPSL A Dive Finals at Delhi Athletic Center
Thanks for all who made our first (blue-out) meet of the season--a success.
Orcas Swim & Dive Team
a team member of the PPSL (Private Pool Swim League)
Always can pay fees on Membersplash.
Hello Orca Families! There is a lot of information - including a team t-shirt offer - and many items are time sensitive. We are looking forward to a fun and exciting 2026 season!
COACHES:
We are excited to welcome back Ela Verhoff, Shelby Binder, and Jason Dangle as our coaching team.
Important Dates:
Click the link for important team dates: 2026 Important Dates You will also be able to find schedule details in Swimtopia. Swimtopia will be updated as changes come up throughout the season.
If you are interested in signing up to be part of our swim and/or dive team, please visit
https://ohscorcas.swimtopia.com/private/ntsltkg to register your athlete(s). New members will need to create a Swimtopia account. Registration closes May 30th at midnight. This is a firm due date for PPSL.
The cost is $125 for the first athlete, $70 each additional athlete - not to exceed $300 per family. Please make checks payable to OHSC. Your registration enables your child(ren) to participate in both the swim and dive team. We hope that your child will take advantage of this opportunity.
Your registration will not be complete until your payment is received.
Registration Payment Options:
Checks made out to Orchard Hill Swim Club can be brought to OHSC on Tuesday, May 5th 6:30 - 8:00 pm. or mailed/dropped off to Tara Binder 4611 Farcrest Court Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
Pay in your Membersplash account: .https://orchardhillswimclub.membersplash.com/membership/swim-team/
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Swim and dive meets are run by volunteers. When you register your child(ren) to be a part of our team, you accept the responsibility of volunteering. A home meet requires 44 swim volunteers and 6 dive volunteers. Away meets require half as many. Each family is responsible for volunteering for at least 4 swim meet shifts if you have 1-2 non Mini Orca athletes or 5 swim meet shifts if you have 3 or more non Mini Orca athletes. If you have a diver, you are responsible for 3 shifts during dive meets. Some shifts for swim meets may be ½ a meet. Other shifts may be over the entire meet, but you have some flexibility and you don’t have to be at a “post”. For your child to participate at A or B finals volunteer shifts must be fulfilled. Participation in finals also requires that you volunteer during finals events. Shifts can be covered by older children (high school age) or other family members. If you are new to summer swim and dive, we will offer training for how to do the jobs. There will be a $100 fee if volunteer requirements are not met. We need your time and support of our swimmers and divers, not your money.
“Mini-Orcas”
Mini Orcas are our swimmers ages 4-6 who are comfortable in the water but not ready to swim in meets. They practice in the shallow end of the pool and work their way up to being able to swim a full lap. Before the official start of the last home meet, July 9th, the Mini Orcas will be invited to swim a lap as their coaches and teammates cheer them on. Please make sure your child is comfortable going under the water and blowing bubbles before you sign them up as a Mini Orca. For those of you who are unsure if your child is able to do this, you can bring them to the pool between May 27th or 28th between 5:30 and 6:30. For the kiddos who aren’t yet comfortable going under water and blowing bubbles, please be on the lookout for the group swim lesson sessions we will be offering. We will also have a list of guards who give private swim lessons.
Team Suit:
Team suits are not mandatory. If you would like a team suit, they are ordered through Swimville, located in Kenwood. You can also call or order a team suit online. Check out the information from Swimville - Info Letter. Here is the Swimville order form link.
We will have a swim suit size kit from Swimville available at OHSC on May 5th, 6:30 - 8:00, during the team fee drop off night. Your child will be able to try on suits of different sizes to find the right fit.
Silicone Cap:
All swimmers will be given a latex team cap at the first meet. Silicone caps are not necessary, but some swimmers prefer them. Silicone caps can be personalized. If you are interested in ordering a silicone cap, please see the information. Orders are due May 5th. To order, you can use this Google Form OR print and drop off the paper form along with payment to Tara Binder at 4611 Farcrest Ct. 45247. We need to meet the minimum to process the order. If we do not meet the minimum, you will be reimbursed.
***NEW THIS YEAR * TEAM SHIRT *** : We are ordering team shirts this year! Our team shirt is the royal blue screen print from A - Z Wear. By submitting a bulk order, we can offer our team shirt for $11.You CAN order this same shirt on the A - Z Wear website, but you CAN NOT get this special price if you order this same shirt on the A to Z Wear website. Team shirt orders need to be in by May 5th.
Order and Payment Options:
Order on the Google Form. https://forms.gle/aksFVqJFQLugyX4U6 and pay by check or Venmo - payment details can be found in the Google Form.
Order and pay in your Membersplash account: https://orchardhillswimclub.membersplash.com/swim-team-spirit-wear-t-shirt/
OHSC SPIRITWEAR - NEW PROVIDER WITH LOTS OF OPTIONS.
A - Z Wear will be our spiritwear provider. You have the option to purchase items that are embroidered and/or screenprinted. A-Z is happy to answer any of your questions and help you find what you are looking for. Anything you want embroidered can be ordered at any time. There are 2 embroidery design options to choose from. Any screenprinted items need to be ordered by May 5th. Follow this link to get more information about our new Orchard Hill Swim Club spiritwear options: Spiritwear Info
Help wanted! Team Volunteer Opportunities:
If you are interested in helping, or have questions, please email ohscorcas@gmail.com
Volunteer Coordinator: Coordinate volunteers and help track volunteer requirements.
New Dolphin Timing System Support: We are in the process of ordering a new Dolphin Timing System and looking for someone to help run the new system. This new system will allow lane timers to use a “plunger” to start and end the race. Rather than recording times with pencil, times will be electronically entered.
Spirit Wear Swap:
Please consider donating team suits or spirit wear you no longer need so we can give to others who can use it. You can bring donations to the pool May 5th from 6:30 - 8:00, bring them to the pool office, or drop them off at 4611 Farcrest Ct.
Orca Swim and Dive Team Facebook Page:
You can also join our Facebook page, please request to join for the latest updates!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ohscorcas/
We welcome any help and support you are willing to give to make this a great season for our swimmers and divers!
Your Swim & Dive Committee,
Jen Froehle and Tara Binder
ohscorcas@gmail.com
Questions - Please contact us at ohscorcas@gmail.com