Registration for returning swimmers begins March 19, 2012. Enrollment ends for returning ORCAS May 31, 2012 at 4pm.

History
Summer 2001 was the first season for the City of Kirkland swim team. The 42 member team named itself the "Kirkland Orcas." Since 2001, the Kirkland Orcas' Swim Team expanded to include Spring Board Diving and has grown to over 180 athletes.

The main objective of the Craze Summer Swim League is to provide a safe recreational and competitive experience for swimmers between the ages of 6 - 18. Participating teams include the cities of Kirkland, Edmonds, Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, Everett, and South Snohomish County Dolphins.

Practices occur four days per week (Monday-Thursday) with meets on Fridays or Saturdays. The program runs June through August.

How to Register
New participants, regardless of age, will need to attend the team tryouts scheduled for June 9, 2012 at the Peter Kirk Pool at 9am in order to assess minimum skills required. Upon passing minimum skill requirements, names will be placed into a lottery, divided up by age group and gender. Names will be drawn, starting with the youngest age group, filling the available spaces on the team. Registration for new participants will take place June 9, 2012 at Peter Kirk Pool after tryouts.

Returning participants please register at www.kirklandparks.net.

Informational Meeting
Wednesday, June 13, 2012; 6–7pm, Peter Kirk Room; Kirkland City Hall (123 5th Avenue). In addition, new participants will meet the coaches and be given information about the season.

Team Handbook
Please read through the swim team handbook for more information about the team, league, rules, and meets. Team Handbook (pdf) - coming soon.

Practice Information
Practices occur four days per week, Monday – Thursday, beginning June 25, 2012. Participants will not be able to practice outside of their registered time slot. Stretching begins 15 minutes before practice.

IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday, June 28^th at 5pm at Peter Kirk Park (near pool)
Swim Team Welcome Picnic
Bring a picnic dinner for your family. This is a great opportunity to get to know your coaches and families on swim team.

Friday, July 13^th at 9am at Peter Kirk Pool
Swim Team Pictures
On picture day, please be on time, and wear your team suit if you have one. Please do not get wet before the team photo. Individual and small group photos will be taken on the same day. Picture packets will be handed out on Monday, July 9^th, please bring to picture day filled out with money attached.

Sunday, August 19^th at 5:30pm -8:30pm at Peter Kirk Pool
End of Season Swim Team Picnic
Each family may bring a meal for their individual family to enjoy. After the meal, end of the season awards will be presented to all our hard-working swimmers. (Everyone gets a participation certificate). You don't want to miss this special evening. Details will be provided the week prior to the event.

Additional courses that might interest Swim Team Participants:
To register visit: www.kirklandparks.net or call 425-587-3336

Swim Team Prep Course
Designed for children interested in joining any competitive swim team and are either unsure of their proficiency or may need some refreshing. Introduction to the four competitive strokes through stroke technique introduction and practice drills. Children should be able to swim 15 yards without assistance or have completed Youth Level Three prior to enrollment.

Participation on the Swim Team Prep Course does not guarantee a spot on the team 
Eight 30 Minute Lessons (Monday-Thursday); Resident $72 / Non-Resident $86