Otters 8 and Under Invitational Meet Info--Entries and Volunteer Schedule

Benicia Stingrays

Date and Time

  • Date:  Sunday, May 31st, 2026
  • Gates Open:  7:30AM (get there a few minutes early because Benicia is in the first warmup group!)
  • Warmups:  Benicia will warm up from 7:30-7:45 in lanes 5-6.  
  • Meet starts:  8:30
  • Meet Ends:  ~11:30, usually earlier than this

Location

  • Rankin Aquatic Center
  • 100 Buckley Street in Martinez

Parking

  • There is a 2 tiered parking lot.  It will fill up early.  Obey the no-parking signs and red zones in the neighborhood.  Do not block driveways, or your car will be ticketed and/or towed.

Food and Vendors

  • The Otter Cafe will be open.  Balloons and tattoo art are available for purchase.

Team Camp:  ​​

  • ALL tents must be anchored or tethered due to high winds.  
  • Stingrays set up in the grassy area and covered patio behind the orange cones (along Buckley Street side) WITH CST, SVST, OAKCC, and PSST
  • PLEASE make sure you set up camp in the correct location.  There are many teams for a small area.  Get there early to reserve your spot, and do not set up in another team's area.  There will not be enough space for every family to have their own tent.
  • The play pool, diving well, and shallow entry steps are off limits to swimmers.  

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Volunteer Assignments

  • All families have a volunteer assignment.  Refer to this volunteer schedule
  • No shows for volunteer jobs will be charged $150 (you will lose your volunteer deposit), and this deposit must be repaid before your swimmer can participate in future practices or meets.  Last-minute emergencies only, please text Jennifer Smith at 925-759-4997.

Meet Entries

  • Here are the meet entries. 
  • Make sure you check if your Stingray is assigned to a relay team.  If they are, do not leave early. 
  • Time Drops Live will be used; the access code will be available at the meet. 
  • The actual meet program will either be emailed out at the end of this week or be available for purchase at the meet (not sure what Martinez has planned for this yet!)

 

This is a super fun meet, so encourage our littlest Stingrays, be positive, and cheer loudly!