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The Old Orchard Otters Swim Team
The Old Orchard Otters were established in 1967. Since that time, our Otters have enjoyed the unique benefits summer swimming offers, both in and out of the pool. Old Orchard is proud of its Swim Team and celebrates over 50 years of a tradition of sportsmanship, community, and excellence.
In 2016, the Otters swam their hearts out at Cherry Bowl and won the Cherry Bowl Championship for the 21st time in the meet’s history, which is the most wins by any team. You can also read all about our 2016 season here: Courierpost and CherryHillSun
In 2017, as the Swim Team celebrated its Golden Anniversary, the Otters had an epic season. Old Orchard went undefeated in divisional competition earning the Tri-County “B” Division Championship and the team placed second at the Cherry Bowl Championship. At the 36 team Tri- County Championship, the Otters placed 4th overall capping a storybook season.
From beginner to advanced, our swim team emphasizes competitiveness, team spirit, and friendship. Swim Team is open to OOSC members’ children from the ages 5 to 18. There is no experience is necessary to be on the swim team other than swimmers must be able to safely swim one lap of freestyle without stopping and a half of a lap of backstroke. There are multiple competitions through-out the Summer where all swimmers have a chance to compete. The Swim Team also enjoys many team social activities.
Swim Team Coaches
Katie Suarez, Head Swim Coach
Katie is a public school teacher in Cherry Hill. Katie has been swimming competitively since the age of 8, swimming for Willowdale Swim Club, Jersey Wahoos, and the Mt. Laurel Y. Katie has coached at both Willowdale Swim Club and the Cherry Hill Aquatic Center.
At Cherry Hill East Katie received the Eileen Tallman Memorial Scholarship her senior year while she served as captain. In college she swam and coached the La Salle Club Swim Team where she qualified for College Club Swimming Nationals. She was was also a tri-county qualifier. She currently swims year round for the SJAC masters swim team. Katie specializes in backstroke & sprint freestyle.
Katie has given private & group swim lessons for over 7 years, to children ages 2 and older.
Katie is excited for her 4th summer back at Old Orchard. Go Otters!
Michael Langmuir, Head Swim Coach
Michael is a former Old Orchard Otter who swam on the team for 11 years. He then returned to coach for 3 years under the leadership of Chris Brookover. Michael became Head Coach for the Otters in the 2021 season and continues to fill that roll along side his partner Coach Katie while balancing his career in Pediatric Nursing.
In high school Michael was a four-year varsity swimmer for the Cherry Hill East Boy’s Swim Team. He was recognized for his team leadership role during his senior year as an Otter, . Michael enjoys teaching all ages and every level of swimmer whether it is teaching someone new or fine-tuning stroke mechanics.
Michael studied Nursing at La Salle University. In his Freshman year he got together with 6 other students and started a club swim program. The team grew to around 30 members under Michael's leadership as president.
Michael is very excited to be returning to Old Orcard for another summer of swimming and is looking forward to having a fun and hopefully competitive season.
Spenser DuBois, Assistant Swim Coach
Spenser DuBois swam for the Old Orchard Otters for 12 years. He currently swims at Montclair State University where he has broken numerous pool records. The Old Orchard Swim Club has played a huge role in Spenser's life and has always been a second home to him. This will be Spenser's fourth year coaching at Old Orchard.
Spenser hopes to help make this swim season with the Otters fun and full of memories.
Angeline Bui, Assistant Swim Coach- 12 and unders
Angeline has been swimming since the age of 8 for Jersey Wahoos, Old Orchard, and MLY Phoenix, competing at YMCA States and YMCA Nationals. She has placed first in the 50 back three times at Cherry Bowl and once at Tri-County. Angeline is a graduate from Cherokee High School, where she swam on the team for 4 years. During her junior year, she competed on the Cherokee Girls Medley Relay, which placed first at States, broke the state record, and achieved All American.
Angeline currently attends the University of Delaware Honors College as a Neuroscience (Pre-Med) major. She also swims on the UD Club Swim Team and has qualified for College Club Swimming Nationals.
Angeline has been a Little Otters volunteer for 4 years, a private lessons instructor for 4 years, and a Learn to Swim instructor for 3 years. She is excited to be back as a coach for a second summer!
