Upcoming Pool Events

Monday, 7/29 - Swim Team - Car Decorating for OMPA in the Parking Lot from 9:30 - 2:00 (Coaches Dunk Tank from 10:00 - 2:00 as well)

Tuesday, 7/30 - Swim Team - Sign Decorating for OMPA from 10:00 - 12:00

Tuesday, 7/30 - Swim Team - Skit Night at OPP from 6:00 to 8:00 (NOTE: POOL OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS DURING THE EVENT)

Wednesday, 7/31 - Swim Team - Last Practice at OPP (8:00-9:00 for 15-18, 9:00-10:00 for 13-14, 10:00-11:00 for 11-12, and 11:00-11:45 for 9-10, and 11:45-12:20 for 8 and Under)

Wednesday, 7/31 - Swim Team - Team Movie at Orinda Theater (1:00 PM)

Thursday, 8/1 - Swim Team - Team Caravan to SODA Aquatic Center (11:50 AM start, Arrive at 12:25, 12:40-1:20 Warm Ups ***Bring $20 Cash for a Program***)

Thursday, 8/1 - Swim Team -Pep Rally and Pasta Feed for OMPA ***Please RSVP*** (6:00 - 8:00 PM) (NOTE: POOL OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS DURING THE EVENT)

Weekly Events


Atma Yoga on 7/27 & 7/28 (9:00-10:00)


Swim Team Practices and Lessons 7/29-7/31 (8:00-4:00)

*NO DRY LAND

OMPA Week is HERE!


Get ready to see OPP in all its team spirit glory!  Starting on Monday, we'll be dunking coaches, decorating cars, creating big signs, and holding tons of team-building activities.  This will likely make the pool very busy one minute, and very empty the next.  Please be sure to keep an eye on this upcoming week's calendar so you're aware of the events--whether you're a part of swim team or not.

The Olympics Are at OPP

Come by OPP this next few weeks to watch the Olympics with us.  We're going to try to have a constant flow of events on the Jumbotron at all hours of the day--with swimming events getting top billing.

Call for Nominating Committee Members

It seems like we just started this year, but we're actually beginning to turn our attention to a big part of next year.  We have 3 open OPP board positions that need to be filled next year: special projects, membership, and secretary.  To help get this process going, we need to find some pool members that would be willing to be a part of the nominating committee.  This is a very minimal position, but an important one.  Committee members will play a role in recruiting potential candidates for the positions, and they'll collect information from the candidates in order for the whole pool to be informed about people running for these positions.  If you're up for it, please reach out to Jake Blackshear to express your desire to be a part of this.


Practice Updates

Whether your child is going for a 1st place finish at OMPA, a bronze/silver/gold time, or just an attempt at a pop or two, we strongly encourage you and your families attend every OMPA activity that you can next week.  The next few days aren't about winning the final meet of the year, they're about creating lasting memories at the pool and forming lifelong bonds with the team and friends.  The more you can attend, the more this goal can be achieved.  GOOOOOOO PARK!

Summer Schedule

(Please Reference the Calendar on the OPP Website for the Swim Team Schedule)

The Long Table Collaboration

What a great first pair of events for the Long Table last Friday!!! We have two more coming up.  Feel free to RVSP for these as soon as you can!

Friday, August 16, 5-6:30pm | Wine Olympics 

The 2024 Summer Olympics will have just concluded, but the real winners have yet to be crowned. Join us at TLT @ OPP to learn about 5 wines from France, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand and the US and enjoy the perfect food pairing bite for each wine. RSVP here. 

Saturday, August 24, 11-12:30pm | Poolside Paint & Pour 

Come enjoy a relaxing morning of watercolor painting and bubbles at OPP. Participants will receive an introduction to watercolor plus learn techniques to create a personal masterpiece from OPP member and designer, Gloria Kim. RSVP here.

This week, we get to meet another really critical coach for the OPP team.  She's worked her way up in the past few years and is now one of the big helpers in the pool, on the deck, and at the blocks during meets.  Today, we get to meet coach Zoe!

Q: Where do you currently live?

A: I live in Berkeley


Q: How long have you been swimming at OPP?

A: Since I was 6 years old, so this is my 12th summer!

Q: Do you have any other sports or activities that are a big part of your life?

A: Yes! I row and play water polo for Berkeley High--these are a large part of my life!


Q: What are some of your plans that you're considering to pursue after high school?

A: Right now I just have plans to go to college


Q: Do you have any favorite experiences from this summer that you can share?

A: I went to the Dominican Republic this summer for 2 weeks, ate a lot of really good food there and met some really amazing people!


Q: How long have you been teaching lessons and coaching at OPP?

A: I have been coaching at OPP for 3 years now


Q: Are there any coaches for OPP that you've been together with for a long time--and if so, do you see any of them outside of swim season? 

A: I have known Coach Anaya since we were 2 years old. I now go to high school with her along with Coach Lily!


Q: What are some of your favorite parts of getting to coach at OPP?

A: I really love getting to know each kid individually and all the different things about them!


Q: Do you have any memories during "taper week" that you could share with the group?

A: I have many memories of going to one of my friends houses with a few other people and watching movies.  And of course, getting in the OMPA spirit!


Q: Do you have any advice for kids that might be getting nervous about OMPA?

A: Just take a deep breath and trust and focus on all of the hard work you have done, but mostly remember to have fun!


Q: Do you have any really strong and positive memories from OPP that have nothing to do with the swim team that you'd be able to share?

A: Just being with my friends all day every day!

If you have any questions or comments for us, please reach out to us at news@orindaparkpool.org.