1) Tigershark Evaluations

In order to register for Short Course, swimmers should have completed TigerShark Evaluations and received a group placement offer from OCSC Coaching Staff. 

2) 2026-27 Short Course Registration Dates

• Short Course Placement Sent to Current Swimmers: August 5th, 2026

The coaching staff will email short course placements to help families register appropriately.

• Priority Registration Opens: August 9th, 2026

Registration for OCSC swimmers that participated in the 2026 Long Course Season.

• Returning Registration Opens: August 10th, 2026

Registration for former OCSC swimmers that did NOT participate in the 2026 Long Course Season.

• New Swimmer Registration Opens: August 11th, 2026

Registration for Tigershark Evaluation Participants who have received a group placement from Coaching Staff.

• Registration Closes: August 14th, 2026

A late fee of $50 will be applied to every registration after this date.

3) 2026-27 Short Course Season Dates

• Season Begins: Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 (Monday August, 24th for Megalodons)
• Season Ends: Sunday, February 21st, 2027
• Championship Season Begins: Monday, February 22nd, 2027***
• Championship Season Ends: Feb 28, 2027 (10U State); March 7, 2027 (11-14 State)

***Championship season is for swimmers with pre-requisite qualifying time standards or members of championship relay teams.

4) Registration Fees

TBD

5) USA Swimming Registration Fee

A current USA Swimming membership is mandatory for all OCSC swimmers in order to participate in practices and meets. This membership provides insurance coverage for each athlete during all sanctioned activities.

Cost

• New Swimmers: $95 (paid directly through USA Swimming; see below)
• Returning Swimmers: $95 paid directly to the club at the time of registration. OCSC will renew all returning swimmers through a bulk registration.

New Swimmers Must Register

Registration for new swimmers must be completed before attending your first practice. The USA Swimming system requires registration through this club-specific link.

You can review the step-by-step registration instructions here.

6) Transfer Fee

If your swimmer is transferring from another USA Swimming club (not a summer-only club like Seminole, Ridgewood, Nakoma, etc.), please check the appropriate box during OCSC Registration. A $35 WI Swimming Transfer fee will be charged at the beginning of registration.

7) Concession Fee

A $5 fee per swimmer will be added to your registration to help cover the cost of concessions for hosted meets.

8) Early Withdrawal Policy

A full refund is available up to 72 hours after you register your swimmer to OCSC. Should you register late, no refunds will be available once registered.

9) Late Registration Fee

Families who register late (space permitting) will be subject to a $50 Late Registration Fee. This is for any registration after August 14th, 2026, with the exception of transfers which may occur year-round.

10) Volunteer Requirements (if your child swims with OCSC at any time during the season)

OCSC relies on volunteers to successfully run our events, and we expect each family to provide a volunteer—whether it’s a parent, relative, teen, or family friend—for our hosted events. Please mark your calendars with the important dates below. If your family does not fulfill the volunteer requirements, a fee will be added to your account as outlined:

Required Volunteer Shifts:

• 1 shift at the OCSC co-hosted meet; TBD

Missed shift = $100 fee

• 1 shift at the Oregon Kids Triathlon – August 2027

Missed shift = $300 fee

Additional Volunteer Requirements (if applicable):

If OCSC is selected to host a Regional or State meet, families may be required to complete additional volunteer shifts and provide a concession donation.

Missed shift at a Regional or State meet = $200 fee

Thank you for helping make our events possible! For any questions regarding our parent volunteer requirements, please reach out to our Board of Directors, board@oregonswimclub.com.