Save the date · 2026

Otterthon.

Swim. Raise. Support the Otters. Join Albany Aquatics Association for an afternoon together at the pool.

Friday, November 134–6 p.m.Albany Community Pool

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We’ll see you at the pool.

WhereAlbany Community Pool

Albany, Oregon

WhenFriday, November 13

2026

Time4–6 p.m.

Pacific time

Event FAQ

How Otterthon works

Gather support

Swimmers invite friends and family to support their swim with a flat donation or a pledge for each lap.

Swim laps

During the event, Otters swim as many laps as they can in a one-hour swim. One lap is two lengths of the pool, or 50 yards.

Count the laps

After the swim, laps are totaled and per-lap pledges can be calculated. For example, 20 laps at $1 per lap is a $20 donation.

Why donate?

Your support helps the whole team.

Swim equipment, such as fins and paddles
Team travel expenses
Scholarships and financial aid
USA Swimming support
Coach training

2026 rewards

Prize Ladder

Swimmers earn gift cards based on the total donations raised in their name, with each reward worth 25% of the starting amount for its fundraising tier. Choose SwimOutlet for suits, goggles, and other swim gear, or Element Graphics for AAA team apparel. The $25 and $50 rewards must be used at one store; rewards of $75 and up may be split between both. Each swimmer receives only the reward for their highest tier achieved; prizes do not stack.

$0–$99Participation prize
$100–$199$25 gift cardChoose either SwimOutlet or Element Graphics. This reward cannot be split between stores.
$200–$299$50 gift cardChoose either SwimOutlet or Element Graphics. This reward cannot be split between stores.
$300–$399$75 in gift cardsChoose SwimOutlet, Element Graphics, or a split between both.
$400–$499$100 in gift cardsChoose SwimOutlet, Element Graphics, or a split between both.
$500–$999$125 in gift cardsChoose SwimOutlet, Element Graphics, or a split between both.
$1,000+$250 in gift cardsChoose SwimOutlet, Element Graphics, or a split between both.

Gift-card rewards give back 25% of the starting fundraising amount for each tier, helping swimmers get gear while supporting AAA. Element Graphics gift certificates can be used across team-store opening months.

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Otterthon 2026

Ready to make a splash?

Bring your team spirit. More fundraising details will be shared by Albany Aquatics Association.