TigerShark Team FAQ

The goal of the TigerSharks is the development of lifelong positive attitudes and skills through the sport of competitive swimming. We encourage good sportsmanship and team spirit, and provide an environment to strengthen the emotional and physical well being of all participants through family participation.

2009 Swimmer Representatives

  Calen Essex and Katrina Foster

Where are we located?
At the Orangevale Community Center - 6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, California, 95662 MAP

When do the TigerSharks practice?
Practice is scheduled four to five days per week. In early May, there is a week with fewer practices due to coaches and their high school team commitments. Please check our schedule for practice times. Practice is a vital part of the swim team. It is important and necessary to arrive at the pool on time.

What about swim suits?
A good swim suit should be worn for practices; no bikinis or shorts. The TigerShark team suit is the Speedo Euphoria and is worn during our swim meets. Girls need to wear a swim cap.

Are parents required to volunteer?
Parent participation is vital to a successful swim season.  Each family is expected to volunteer for a minimum of 20 hours. The variety of positions available are listed in Volunteer Binders, which can be found on the pool deck at every practice. Our swimmers need your support and dedication to ensure the team’s success! Description of positions

What are Family Folders?
Family folders are the primary source of communication for the swim team. Any events or upcoming meet information will be found there. In addition, the bi-weekly newsletter, hospitality assignments and swimmers ribbons from the previous meet will be filed in the Family Folders. You will find them located near the soda machines during practice times. Folders are arranged in alphabetical order by last name. If you have multiple swimmers, each swimmer will have their own folder within your main Family Folder. Finally, any information they is filed in these folders must be reviewed and approved by ORPD. Coupons, events, or personal items (i.e. invitations) are not permitted to be filled in the swimmer folders. Please have your swimmer check their folder every day after practice! Thank-you!

What is Hospitality?
The TigerSharks are known to have the BEST Hospitality in the league. Coaches and parents who volunteer from other teams always know that can look forward to being served the freshest snacks and drinks on a regular basis throughout our home meets. Hospitality requires cooperation from every single family. The week prior to a home meet, the Hospitality Coordinator will send out a memo assigning specific items to each age group to donate for our meet. Items requested range from muffins to cut up fruit and veggies. Any and all parent volunteers and coaching staff are served refreshments from our Hospitality volunteers. Though the swimmers work hard, they are not served by Hospitality. If you would like to work Hospitality, please check the volunteer binder for availability.