Winter Weather Update:

Due to the winter storm and inclement weather, Oxford Athletic Club will be closed on Monday, January 26.

Please continue to monitor email, our club app, website, and social media for any further updates regarding operations.

Join the Orcas Swim Team

The OAC Orcas Swim Team is open to both new and experienced swimmers. With a flexible practice schedule, members can enjoy swimming without compromising other activities. We would love to have you join us for a season of fun, fitness, and friendly competition!

Swim Team Levels and Pricing

We offer two swim teams to suit different goals and abilities:

Orcas Recreation Swim Team: A fun, skill-building team for swimmers who enjoy a supportive, low-pressure competitive environment. Perfect for swimmers who want to improve their technique, stay active, and enjoy friendly competition. This team focuses on confidence-building and skill development without the intensity of year-round competition.

Team Structure & Tryouts: Both teams have three levels based on age and skill to ensure the right fit. All new swimmers must complete a tryout before registering—please do not sign up until approved by a coach.

Swim Team Levels and Pricing

We offer two swim teams to suit different goals and abilities:

Orcas Recreation Swim Team: A fun, skill-building team for swimmers who enjoy a supportive, low-pressure competitive environment. Perfect for swimmers who want to improve their technique, stay active, and enjoy friendly competition. This team focuses on confidence-building and skill development without the intensity of year-round competition.

O.A.S.T. Competitive Swim Team: A structured, high-level training program for dedicated swimmers looking to compete at a higher level. Designed for swimmers looking to take their training to the next level, O.A.S.T. offers advanced coaching, endurance training, and race strategy development. USA Swimming registration is required.

Team Structure & Tryouts: Both teams have three levels based on age and skill to ensure the right fit. All new swimmers must complete a tryout before registering—please do not sign up until approved by a coach.

Orcas Recreational Swim Team

Bronze 1
Silver 1
Gold 1
10 & Under
Ages 11 & 12
Ages 13 & Up

Recreational Team Pricing

Bronze 1 (60-Minute Practices):

Total: $650.00

Silver 1 (90-Minute Practices):

Total: $720.00

Gold 1 (90-Minute Practices):

Total: $720.00

Orcas Recreational Swim Team

Bronze 1
Silver 1
Gold 1
10 & Under
Ages 11 & 12
Ages 13 & Up

O.A.S.T. Competition Team

Bronze 2
Silver 2
Gold 2
10 & Under
Ages 11 & 12
Ages 13 & Up

Recreational Team Pricing

Bronze 1 (60-Minute Practices):

Total: $576

Fall Payment in September: $332.00

Winter Payment in January: $244.00

Silver 1 (90-Minute Practices):

Total: $648.00

Fall Payment in September: $373.50

Winter Payment in January: $274.50

Gold 1 (90-Minute Practices):

Total: $648.00

Fall Payment in September: $373.50

Winter Payment in January: $274.50

Competition Team Pricing

Bronze 1 (60-Minute Practices):

Total: $720

Fall Payment in September: $415.00

Winter Payment in January: $305.00

Silver 1 (90-Minute Practices):

Total: $1080.00

Fall Payment in September: $622.50

Winter Payment in January: $457.50

Gold 1 (90-Minute Practices):

Total: $1080.00

Fall Payment in September: $622.50

Winter Payment in January: $457.50

*Additional fees apply for AMS swim meets.

Join Our OAC Orcas Registration/Waitlist

*NOTE: Please do not complete this form until your child has been passed a team tryout. Filling out this form means you’ll be registered for the swim team and charges will apply.

OAC Orcas 2026

Fall Season

*Program adjustments may be made depending on sign-ups.

Fall 2026 Season - Try Outs

September 1 & 3 | 6:00–7:00 PM

New swimmers interested in joining the team must attend a tryout. No registration is required for tryouts—just drop in!

Please do not register for the team until your swimmer has been accepted.

*Please note that all new members who have never participated on the team must complete a tryout.

Fall 2026 Practice Schedule

Practice Start Date: September 8, 2026

Practice End Date: April 23, 2027

Bronze Group:

Monday – Thursday |  6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Friday | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Silver & Gold Group:

Monday – Thursday | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Friday | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

*No Practice the Following Dates: November 26, December 24, December 25, December 31, January 1, March 26
Fall 2026 through Spring 2027 Recreational League Swim Meet Schedule to Come Soon!
Fall 2025 through Spring 2026 USA & AMS Swim Meet Schedule:

Our Swim Team Coaches

Melanie
Head Coach
Melanie grew up in Penn Hills, PA, and was a competitive swimmer for 16 years, representing the USA on the National Team from 1981–1988. She was a world record holder, national champion, All-American, and University of North Carolina record holder, as well as a PIAA and WPIAL champion and record holder. In 1984, she was named the Dial National Female Athlete/Scholar of the Year. Melanie earned degrees in Biology and German from UNC and later received her teaching certificate. She has taught in the Pine-Richland, Fox Chapel, and Hopewell school districts and has extensive coaching experience with swim clubs and high school teams throughout the Pittsburgh area. She currently lives in Cranberry Township and teaches German at Hopewell High School.
Jane
Lead Coach
Joan
Assistant Coach
Maggie
Swim Coach
Nikhil
Swim Coach
Evren
Swim Coach