Calling all 8 & Under swimmers! The Otter 8 & Under Invitational is coming up on May 31, 2026. Hosted by the Martinez Otters at Rankin Aquatic Center, this meet is a great opportunity for young swimmers to experience an invitational for the first time. An invitational is a swim meet with multiple teams in attendance. Please note that entry fees are not included in your regular season registration, and each family with a participating swimmer will be required to fulfill a volunteer shift. To enter, please use the Google...

Calling all 8 & Under swimmers! The Otter 8 & Under Invitational is coming up on May 31, 2026. Hosted by the Martinez Otters at Rankin Aquatic Center, this meet is a great opportunity for young swimmers to experience an invitational for the first time. An invitational is a swim meet with multiple teams in attendance. Please note that invitational entry fees are not included in your regular season registration, and each family with a participating swimmer will be required to fulfill a volunteer shift. To enter, please use the...

The League Stroke & Turn clinic is confirmed—thank you for your flexibility with the short notice. We had hoped to schedule it for 5/9, but due to another team’s time trials, it will be this Saturday, May 2nd, instead. Details: Saturday, May 2 9:00–11:00 AM Crockett Pool 850 Pomona Street, Crockett If you had originally planned to attend, please rsvp to let us know if you can make this new clinic or not. Thank you!

Time Trials and Registration Deadlines Time Trials is our first meet of the season and it is quickly approaching!! This meet involves only Stingrays (no opposing team). All swimmers should participate to get out their first meet jitters. New families: it is even more important that you participate so that you can learn how to fulfill your volunteer job, how to set up in team camp, how warmups work, how to read a meet sheet. Meets are loud and busy, so it is important for younger Stingrays to experience this...

League Stroke and Turn Clinic Cancelled for Saturday, April 25th We apologize for the late notice. For anyone planning on attending the Stroke and Turn Clinic on Saturday, April 25th, it has been cancelled due to pool availability. We will notify you as soon as we have a new date. The County Stroke and Turn Clinic is still on as scheduled. If you attend this clinic, please notify the volunteer coordinators, Krista Heredia and Wendy Buresh, and Head Stroke and Turn Judges, John Freytag and Gabe Salindong, so you receive...

Hi Team, Two quick, but important, updates Stroke and Turn Clinics American Canyon's pool is down. There is a new location and time for our League's Stroke and Turn Clinic (same date) Location: Pinole Seals Pool, 2450 Simas Avenue, Pinole Time: Saturday, April 25th from 8:00-10:30 AM Don't forget you can also attend the clinic on Monday, April 27th Contra Costa County Training at The Greenery Restaurant in Walnut Creek (Across from Heather Farms' Pool) Monday, April 27th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in The Greenery Banquet Room Led by...

Hi Team, Apologies, but we need to update the Spirit Store Link. Don't worry. If you already placed an order, we have your order. There are just a couple of things that need updating that require a new link. Please use this link to our Spirit Store to purchase your items from now on. Place your order by May 6th!!! Thank you!

It's the moment you all have been waiting for! Our Milkman Spiritstore is now open!!! Order now to get your spirit wear for the season. Items will not arrive in time for Time Trials, but should be available at the beginning of the competitive season. Stingray parent, Brieanne Marshall, and Milkman Creative Co. have outdone themselves with the all new designs this year! The deadline to order is Wednesday, May 6th. This is the one time the store will be open for the season. Here is just a sampling of...

We hope you all enjoyed the Welcome Party! Rainy Day Protocol Practice occurs as scheduled, rain or shine. The only exception is if there is lightning. If the pool is shut down due to lightning, a NewsSplash will be sent out as soon as possible to notify you.

Welcome Party We will see you all tomorrow from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at James Lemos for our Season Kick Off! Come for free donuts, shared snacks, and open swim! Meet the coaches and board! We are all there to help you and your swimmer have a fantastic season so please don't be scared to say hi and introduce yourself. Volunteer Questions: We get it! Volunteering can be intimidating at first, but we all have to do it! Did you know it takes more than 50 volunteers to make...