Welcome to the Terra Linda Orcas Swim Team
The Terra Linda Orcas are a community-driven, family-focused swim team serving swimmers ages 5–18 in San Rafael. We offer both a rec-league swim team and a Junior Orcas learn-to-swim program, helping swimmers of all levels build confidence, skills, and lasting friendships.
If this is your family’s first season, we’ve put together a couple of helpful resources to make getting started easy and stress-free.
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New Families – start here if this is your first swim team season
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Team Handbook (policies, expectations, and details)
Our Mission
The Terra Linda Orca Swim Team is dedicated to family fun and developing strong swimming skills, sportsmanship, and team spirit. The team’s success depends on the shared commitment and active participation of swimmers, parents, and coaches.
About the Orcas
Founded in 1962, the Terra Linda Orcas Swim Team is the oldest of the ten teams in the Marin Swim League (MSL). We are a Spring/Summer league team, with practices beginning in late February and competitive swimming running from late April through June.
Our season includes Team Time Trials, seven dual meets against other MSL teams (a mix of home and away meets), a mid-season All-Stars meet for qualifying swimmers, and a league-wide Championship Meet where all teams compete for the top overall score. “Champs” is a highlight of the season and a celebration of improvement, teamwork, and community, all swimmers are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Beyond the pool, the Orcas place a strong emphasis on community and connection. Throughout the season, families and swimmers come together for social events and traditions that help build friendships and team spirit, making the Orcas about much more than swim meets alone.
Who Can Join
The Orcas Swim Team is open to swimmers ages 5–18 who can swim one lap (25 yards) unassisted.
For younger swimmers, or those still developing confidence and proficiency in the water, we offer our Junior Orcas program during the Spring/Summer season. Junior Orcas provides a supportive introduction to swimming and a natural pathway into the full Orcas swim team.
Junior Orcas: Learn to Swim with Confidence
The Junior Orca program is our small-group learn-to-swim program for children ages 4–9. Designed primarily for new swimmers who are still building the ability and confidence to swim across the pool unassisted, Junior Orcas focuses on water comfort, foundational stroke skills, and lap-swimming readiness.
The program is open to the public and is led by Terra Linda Orca coaches and experienced high school swimmers. Junior Orcas typically runs in the spring and early summer, with classes offered in one-week increments and two 30-minute sessions per week. Program length may vary slightly based on pool and coach availability.
Many Orcas swimmers start right here.
Ready to Dive In?
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Team Handbook (policies, expectations, and details)
Whether your swimmer is brand new to the water or looking to grow their skills, the Terra Linda Orcas offer a welcoming, supportive place to learn, have fun, and make lifelong memories.
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