Author: TeamORCA

For all those thinking of swimming at ORCA tonight, please just keep an eye on the weather. It’s meant to start showing around 7pm and then get thicker from then on. It’s easy to be unaware of this in a swimming pool when it’s coming down outside ❄️

The ORCA AGM will be held tomorrow at 7:15PM in the Cafe Area at Royton Leisure Centre.

Please could all parents attend the meeting, all are welcome.

The Agenda for an AGM runs along the the following items.

Reports of 2024 – Chairman, Treasurers, Membership

Standing down of the 2024 committee

Election of the 2025 Committee

There will be no training on Saturday 26th October.

You can pick up an extra session on a Monday or Thursday.

New Gala for 2025 – and a LONG COURSE meet…….

Gala – Rotherham A&B Long Course – ORCA Swimming Club

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.

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 !