— by Justin Paulsen for Orcas Booster Club —

The sun is setting earlier and the nights are getting cooler, but Orcas Viking Athletics are just starting to get fired up!

The season is officially underway and your Viking Student Athletes are hard at work representing Orcas Island on the field of competition. This fall, over 80 athletes in the Middle and High School will participate in school athletics, making it the busiest season of the year.

Along with the start of the season the Orcas Island Booster Club is kicking off their Annual Membership Drive to help raise funds to support this years entire athletic program. Each year the Booster Club works together with the Orcas Island School District to ensure that each of our programs has the necessary equipment, training and support to keep the program running and our student athletes achieving both on the field and off.

The OIBC invites you to become an individual, family or even a business member for the upcoming season. Each level of membership offers different benefits, but for as little as $75, every member will receive a seasons pass to ALL athletic events for the entire season! For more information check out www.orcasboosters.org, or contact Justin Paulsen at 376-8882. Your help is vital in helping us maintain a vibrant and thriving program!

The OIBC thanks our community for its dedication to our Student Athletes and we look forward to seeing everyone as you root on YOUR Orcas Vikings!