Direct Debit

ORCA will be moving to Direct Debit payments. and we would really appreciate you moving over too.

As you will know our club is run by volunteers and the switch will mean less hassle for you and make it easier for us to streamline the payment of swim fees.

Preferred payment option – Direct Debit through GoCardless is now our preferred way to take payments – it’s simple, easy to use and benefits both of us.

Set and forget – You set up payment once, and after that, it’s taken automatically on the invoice due date. No need to set diary reminders or log into your internet banking to make a payment.

Never get chased for late payment – Payments are automatic, so you won’t get chased for payments and there’s no risk of late payment fees (if your business has them).

You’re still in control and protected – You’ll receive notifications of payment before funds are taken and under the Direct Debit Guarantee scheme, you’re guaranteed a refund if any payment is taken in error.

Better for budgeting – Paying through GoCardless makes your payment predictable, which can make it easier to budget for our services.

Any questions – all the contact details for the committee are on the ORCA website.

Scan the QR code below to get started.

Bolton Metro – Christmas Counties Countdown

We have added a new gala but please note there is a short time for entering

CLOSING DATE TO ENTER IS THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

Gala – Bolton Metro Christmas Counties Countdown – ORCA Swimming Club

This has an opportunity to do some distance events – which is rare so if interested please take this opportunity to enter them !

Please also ensure you make payment as soon as you enter the gala

The 800M and 1500M races are £9.00 per event

All other races are £6.50 per event

Please also remember if you could add £2.00 to the total to support costs of the Coaches attending the event.

PS – We have also used a new form for submission, fingers crossed it works !

Change to Training Sessions

AS OF 2nd SEPTEMBER

Group 1 sessions on Monday and Thursday will now be 6:45pm to 7:45pm

Group 2 sessions on Monday and Thursday will be 7:45pm to 9:15pm

The 2 hour sessions have now been cancelled.

Summer Break

Our summer break this year will take part from 17th August to 26th August inclusive.

The last session will be Thursday 15th August

The first session back in the pool will be Thursday 29th August

Upcoming events after the break :

ORCA Summer Club Champs – TBC 2025

Wigan Open Gala – 5th and 6th October – entries open until the end of August so please enter and support our club in this competition

ORCA AGM – 4th November (Provisional) – Please come support the club, have your say on what we do, and come help us run and make decisions what we do.

BMSS Open Gala – 7th and 8th December – Competition details to follow

ORCA Christmas Club Champs – 14th December – Competition details to follow

Wigan Open Gala

Entries are now open for the BCM Wigan Open Gala – see link below for details

Gala – BCM SWPA Autumn Meet 2024 – ORCA Swimming Club

This is an idea gala for swimmers to enter into Competitive Swimming. Swimmers will need to be 9 years old on the gala date – see details.

You will also need a Swim England “Swim to Compete” membership, if you have a “Swim to Train” membership this can be upgraded so that you can take part.

No training Monday 24 June

ORCA are hosting the next round of the Intermediate League gala on Monday 24th June. There will be no training that night.

Swimmers who normally attend can pick up an additional Saturday or Thursday session if that helps

No Training Monday 3 June

There will be no training on Monday 3rd June as ORCA are hosting the Open League gala against Ramsbottom

Swimmers who normally train on a Monday are welcome to pick up an additional session on the Thursday or Saturday training times

No Training Thursday 25 April

Please note that due to the BCM Intermediate League gala on Thursday 25th April being at home, there will be no training. Swimmers that usually train on this day are welcome to attend the Saturday training session instead at the following times;
Group 1 15.15 – 16.15,
Group 2 16.15 – 17.15

For those attending the gala, there is a £3 fee for spectators that includes a raffle ticket.

Thanks for your continued support.