Battle of the Ages Final Information

Benicia Stingrays
Here are the Benicia Stingray Volunteer Assignments.  Remember to check in with the invitational coordinators.  If you no show, you will be charged $150 for the no show fee.  
 
See the below information straight from Battle of the Ages
 
 
 
Pleasant Hill Dolfins

34th Annual Battle of the Ages Invitational

✨ Shine Bright Like a Diamond βœ¨

Saturday & Sunday, June 27–28, 2026

 

Meet Location

College Park High School
201 Viking Drive
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

 

πŸ’Ž Welcome!

Get ready to sparkle! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of fast swims, team spirit, and diamond-level shine at the 34th Annual Battle of the Ages!

 

πŸš— Parking

Purchase VIP Parking

  • Location Staff Lot at College Park (in & out privileges all day)
  • $30 (advance) | $40 onsite (Zelle only)
  • Limited availabilityβ€” usually sells out!
    πŸ‘‰ Purchase: Battle of the Ages Website
     Bring your confirmation email to check-in

General Parking

  • Upper lot at College Park
  • DVC across the street

Officials Parking

  • Valley View Middle School lot

 πŸ•οΈ Team Areas & Setup

  • Team areas assigned within College Park Campus
  • Map posted Wednesday prior at: Battle of the Ages Website
  • Setup begins Friday 6/26 from 3:00-6:00 PM (no early setup due to summer school)
  • Overnight items are left at your own risk

♻️ Please clean up β€” school resumes Monday morning!

 

🚫 Important Rules

  • No pets, alcohol, or controlled substances
  • This is a school campus β€” thank you for respecting the space

🏊 Warm-Ups

Coach supervision is required for all swimmers.

Open format (Lanes 1 & 5 = starts/sprints, one direction only)

Saturday & Sunday:

  • 7:30–7:55 AM β†’ Ages 11–18
  • 7:55–8:20 AM β†’ Ages 9–12 (11/12 may swim either time)
  • 8:20–8:45 AM β†’ Ages 8 & Under

β€‹πŸ’‘ Sunday Note:

8 & Under swimmers start at 12:30 PM (warm-up optional)

 

During Meet:

  • Lanes 10 & 11 = warm-up/cool-down (13–18 only)

 

 πŸ“£ Clerk of the Course

  • Swimmers must check in before each race
  • Follow calls via Twitter: @phdolfins, Time Drop Lives! (Code 1951)
  • Restricted area = swimmers, coaches, officials only

 

 πŸ“± Communication

  • Results posted at pool entrance & Meet Mobile
  • Live updates on Twitter: @phdolfins, Time Drop Lives! Code 1951

 

 πŸŽͺ Battle HQ (next to Snack Shack):

  • Programs: $10 print | $7 digital
  • Info & questions, Lost & Found, Pop Time Awards

 

 πŸ›οΈ Vendor Fair

Located near the main entrance by the pool deck:

  • Jolyn (Saturday)
  • Ellsmore Swimwear (both days)
  • GIC Graphics (custom gear!)
  • K3D Printing
  • Patchologie
  • East Bay Permanent Jewelry (Sunday Only)
  • Celebrations Airbrush
  • Auntie Viv’s Shaved Ice

 

πŸ” Snack Shack

Tasty + healthy options available!
Menu: Battle of the Ages Website

Extras & Fun

✨ Pop-Up Awards
Drop time? Head to Battle HQ for a treat!

 

🎟️ Raffle

  • $3 each | 4 for $10 | 10 for $20

πŸ›οΈ Online Auction
Link shared Wednesday before the meet β€” don’t miss it!

 

πŸ‘• Event Gear
Custom shirts, tanks & more onsite by GIC Graphics

 

πŸ“£ Purchase Event Shout-Outs
Send your swimmer some love before their race! Our DJ/Announcer will announce a special message to your swimmer before their event heat!
πŸ‘‰Battle of the Ages Website

 

Friday 6/26 Early Access

3:00 – 6:00 PM

  • Tent setup
  • Programs available for purchase

 πŸ’Ž Get ready to race, cheer, and SHINE all weekend long! πŸ’Ž