The Otter Weekly – Week 3:It's Finally Practice Week! (ACTION NEEDED)
Otter Families,
Welcome to another edition of The Otter Weekly!
After months of planning, registrations, schedules, meetings, emails, and countdowns, we’re finally here…
PRACTICE WEEK IS HERE!
Beginning this Wednesday, the sounds of whistles, splashes, dive boards, cheering teammates, and coaches shouting encouragement will officially return to Orchard View.
Whether you’re a returning Otter or joining us for the very first time, we’re excited to kick off another summer filled with friendships, growth, confidence, teamwork, and plenty of fun.
As always, please read through this week’s updates carefully.
Practice Begins This Week!
Swim Practice Schedule
Evening Practices Begin Wednesday, June 3
Evening swim practices will be held:
- Wednesday, June 3
- Thursday, June 4
- Friday, June 5
- Monday, June 8
Ages 9–12
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Ages 13 & Over
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Morning Swim Practices Begin Wednesday, June 10
Black Group
Swim Practice: 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Dryland: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Red Group
Dryland: 9:15 AM – 9:40 AM
Swim Practice: 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
White Group
Swim Practice: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Remember that morning practice groups will be assigned based on age and ability. Group assignments will be communicated prior to the start of morning practices.
Dive Practice Schedule (Reminder, no Dive practice on Fridays)
Evening Practices (June 1 – June 9)
13 & Over Group
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
12 & Under Group
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Morning Dive Practices Begin June 10
8–11 Year Old Group
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
13 & Up Group
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
11 & 12 Year Old Group
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
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As always, athlete health and safety remain our top priority for our athletes. We’ll continue to monitor weather conditions and pool temperatures closely and may adjust practice plans as needed.
Team Sponsor Announcement
We have some FIN-tastic news to share with our Orchard View Otters family!
We are incredibly honored and excited to announce our very first team sponsor for the 2026 season, Frank Armetta, owner of State Farm Team Armetta!
Even more special, Frank, his wife Allison, and their two children, Lance and Abriana, are brand new to Orchard View and joining our swim club family this summer. Please help us give the Armetta family the warmest Otter welcome possible!
Thanks to Frank’s generous sponsorship, EVERY Orchard View athlete will receive a 2026 team t-shirt this season, compliments of Team Armetta! This is such an exciting milestone for our team and another wonderful example of the incredible community that makes Orchard View so special.
To help us get shirts ordered and ready for our athletes, please complete the attached Google Form with your athlete’s t-shirt size information by Sunday, June 7th.
We are so grateful for the support of families and local businesses that continue to help our Otters grow, thrive, and have an unforgettable summer together.
Thank you again to Frank and the entire Armetta family for their generosity and support of the Orchard View Otters!
Team Cap Orders
It’s time to order your official Orchard View Otters swim caps!
This year we are offering two options:
Standard Otter Cap
- Otter logo only
- $10 per cap
Personalized Otter Caps
- Otter logo plus athlete name
- Must be ordered in quantities of two
- $27 for two personalized caps
Important Deadlines
All cap orders and payments must be submitted by:
Sunday, June 7th
Payment options:
- Cash
- Venmo: @JessieYeags
Ordering early ensures we have caps ready as we head into the heart of the season.
Staying After Practice? Please Check In.
As practices begin, we want to remind everyone that if athletes or families plan to remain at the pool after practice once the facility opens for daily operations, they must stop at the front desk and check in each day.
This helps the club:
- Maintain accurate attendance records
- Ensure all guests are properly accounted for
- Support pool safety procedures
- Verify membership and guest access
Most importantly, it helps ensure that everyone using the facility is doing so safely and appropriately.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation with this process.
Reminders
Orchard View Sportsmanship & Athlete Conduct Policy
If you have not already done so, please review the new Orchard View Otters Sportsmanship & Athlete Conduct Policy and complete the acknowledgement form for each athlete. Must be completed prior to our first practice.
Practice Commitment & Training Plan
We are still collecting athlete practice intentions for the 2026 season.
This information helps us plan practice groups, coaching coverage, lane space, and meet lineups.
If you have not yet completed the form, please do so as soon as possible.
Until Next Week…
This week marks the beginning of another Otter summer. Spirit wear information will be sent out shortly.
There will be early mornings, busy evenings, lots of sunscreen, forgotten goggles, personal bests, nervous first races & dives, new friendships, and memories that will last long after the final meet.
Thank you for being part of what makes this team so special.
Work Hard. Cheer Loud. Have Fun.
Once an Otter, Always an Otter.