Summerland ORCA Swim Club

Who We Are



The ORCA Swim Club is located in Summerland, British Columbia. Currently we have around 60 kids between 4 and 18 years of age. These swimmers are divided into seven different categories based on age and ability. We also have a dedicated core group of Masters swimmers who meet regularly for fun and competition..


ORCA Swim Coaches 2008-2009


Jeff Beatty, who has been the ORCA coach for the past several years, has moved on to pursue a career in finishing carpentry. We will miss his enthusiasm and genuine passion for coaching the ORCA kids. We wish him all the best in his new endeavours.

Head Coach: Tom Best
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  • It is with great pleasure that we welcome Tom Best as the head coach of the ORCA club for the 2008-2009 swim season.
  • A NCCP Swimming Level 3 Coach and former Ontario Swim Coaches Association "Coach of the Year" (1989, 1994), Tom Best has demonstrated a passion for coaching and developing athletes at all levels of ability from novice to national caliber.
  • Athletes participating in his programs have ascended to set national age group records and to represent Canada at the international level.
  • You may read the July 2008 Press Release to read more about Coach Best.


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ORCA Executive 2008-2009


President: Geoff Goodman
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Vice-President: Tom Brickenden
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Secretary: Position Vacant
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Communication Coordinator: Melissa Berrisford
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Treasurer: Darren Wilms
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Bookkeeper: Meredith Hahn
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Equipment Manager: Jane Berrisford
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Registrar: Postion Vacant
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Director at Large: Position Vacant
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e-mail: orcaswim@shaw.ca

Masters Representative: Mike Cooke
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ORCA Swim Club
P.O Box 373
Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0
Phone: (250) 404-0415

e-mail: Coach Tom Best
http://orcaswimclub.net

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