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Sat May 16 |
Seals Time Trials
Pinole Swim Center
Start: 8:30 AM
Warm-up: 8:00 AM
End: 12:00 PM
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This is a Seals only meet. The purpose of Time Trials is to establish official baseline times for swimmers, and for the team to test the equipment prior to the first dual meet, as well as to give new families the opportunity to become familiar with how the meet runs. All families are expected to assist with running Time Trials. Please note that Time Trials, Invitational meets and Blue and Gold do not count towards the volunteer work credits. We need all families to attend and work Time Trials (introduction/training to swim meets). |
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Sat May 30 |
Medieval Madness Invitational 2026
Gehringer Park Recreation Club 1790 Lynwood Drive, Concord, CA 94519
Start: 9:00 AM
Warm-up: 8:35 AM
End: 4:00 PM
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Invitational Information: Medieval Madness: The Age Wars Invitational Ages 9–18 Sponsored by Gehringer Park Swim Team Date / Time: Saturday, May 30th Gates Open: 7am Meet begins at 9:00 AM Location: Gehringer Park Recreation Club 1790 Lynwood Drive, Concord Host Team: Gehringer Park Swim Team (GPST) Age Groups: Swimmers (male & female) ages 9–18 Heat Sheets and Events: Meet Program and Athlete Events Refer to the TEAM HANDBOOK for what to bring on meet day. Writing Events on your Swimmers Arm for Meets Team Camp Map: Team Camp Area Follow the Meet: Meet Mobile and Time Drops (code 1234). Events & Rules Meet Order: Swimmers race by age (9 vs 9, 10 vs 10, etc.) - All individual strokes are 50 yards - Heats seeded fastest to slowest (any heat can score) 1. Medley Relay 2. Individual Medley (IM)-100 yds 3. Freestyle 4. Breaststroke 5. Butterfly 6. Backstroke 7. Free Relay 8. Medieval Fun Relay (No Charge) Medieval Merch: Order any time online: Order by May 13 to get it before the meet! Medieval Merch |
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Sun May 31 |
MCST 8 and Under Invitational 2026
Rankin Aquatic Center, 100 Buckley St, Martinez, CA 94553
Start: 8:30 AM
Warm-up: 7:45 AM
End: 11:30 AM
This is a multi-team Invitational that is open to all Seal swimmers 8 years of age and younger. Sunday, May 31, 2026 Rankin Aquatic Center, 100 Buckley Street, Martinez www.mcstotters.com Gates open @ 7:20 AM on Buckley Street only. WARM-UP TIME: PSST (Lanes 3&4) 7:45- 8:00 AM MEET START: 8:30 AM END: prior to 11:30 AM HEAT SHEETS: Athlete Events Meet Program Meet Program 2 column Look here on how to write the events on your swimmers arm Download Time Drops Live! app to follow results in real time. The code will be shared at the meet. Here are the links to the apps: Android https://play.google. |
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Sat Jun 6 |
Crockett @ Pinole
Pinole Swim Center
Start: 8:30 AM
Warm-up: 7:30 AM
End: 12:00 PM
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This is our first DUAL MEET this season. We are hosting Crockett, a team within our League. Every year we compete against all teams within our League and alternate hosting sites every year. This is going to be a BIG meet with A LOT of swimmers. With a record number 151 PS swimmers, as the solar panel camp area fills up, we will need to have the Pinole Seals Families set-up camp outside the gates in the field. Refer to the TEAM HANDBOOK for what to bring on meet day.What to bring to a meet Heat Sheets Athlete Events Download Time Drops Live! app to follow results in real time. The code will be shared at the meet. Android https://play.google. |
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Sat Jun 13 |
Pinole @ Brentwood
* Heritage High School Pool, 101 American Ave, Brentwood, CA 94513
Start: 9:00 AM
Warm-up: 8:30 AM
End: 1:00 PM
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Pinole Seals @ Brentwood Dolphin Dual Meet When: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 @ 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Doors Open: 7:30 AM Warm-ups: Pinole Seals 8:30 AM Location & Directions: Heritage High School Pool 101 American Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513 Shepherding/Clerk of the Course: Shepherding area for both teams is in the Breezeway north of the pool. Depending on the size of the meet & the current health considerations, this location may change. Facility Rules: Brentwood Dolphins share the facility with the City of Brentwood and Heritage High School. The following are the rules established to ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone participating. Parking: Parking is available under the solar panels at first right on American Ave. |
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Wed Jun 17 |
Benicia @ Pinole
Pinole Swim Center
Start: 5:20 PM
Warm-up: 4:25 PM
End: 9:00 PM
This is our 2nd home DUAL MEET this season. We are hosting Benicia, a team within our League. Every year we compete against all teams within our League and alternate hosting sites every year. Home MeetsThe Pinole Swim Center gate will open at the designated time; parents who arrive early will not be allowed into the facility until the designated time. Please note: The times below are specific to Wednesday's meet against Benicia and differ slightly from our standard Wednesday home meet schedule posted on the website.
*Hard Stop at 9:00 pm Pool Facility:
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Sat Jun 20 |
Pinole @ Hercules
Hercules Swim Center 2001 Refugio Valley Rd Hercules 94547
Start: 8:30 AM
Warm-up: 8:00 AM
End: 12:00 PM
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Swim Center Info: Address: 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547 Direction to Pool: Directions: Hwy 4 all the way into Hercules (end of Hwy); turn left onto San Pablo Ave. Turn left onto Sycamore, turn right onto Refugio Valley Road, turn left on the Swim Center. Team Web Site: https://herculespiranhas.swimtopia.com Saturday Meets: 8:30am-12:00pm ○ Pool Doors Open: 7:15am No ENTRY will be permitted before this time. Pinole Seals Warm-ups: 8:00 - 8:20am Pool Facility Capacity: To accommodate both the Hercules Piranhas and the visiting team, the maximum capacity per team is 150 swimmers. Our facility will not be able to accommodate more than 300 swimmers on our pool deck; any additional swimmers will be asked to leave the facility Visiting Team Area: When you enter the pool, the visiting team area is located on the far side of the pool to the left of the diving boards. |
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Wed Jun 24 |
2026 Blue and Gold Meet
Pinole Swim Center
Start: 5:15 PM
Warm-up: 4:30 PM
End: 9:00 PM
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This is a Fun meet JUST FOR SEALS! We will divide the team into 2 groups (blue and gold) to compete against each other! This is good wholesome fun! Alumni are invited to attend also and compete in a race or two at the end. There will also be a coaches relay and parent relay! So don’t forget to bring your swim suit! |
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Sat-Sun Jun 27-28 |
Battle of the Ages 2026
College Park High School 201 Viking Drive Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Start: 9:00 AM
Warm-up: 7:45 AM
End: 4:45 PM
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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! Dates: Saturday, June 27, 2026 and Sunday, June 28, 2026 Meet starts at 9:00 am both days Please note: If your 8 and unders are not swimming the 50 yd Freestyle, the 25 yd Breast stroke is expected to start around 12:00 pm and the 8 and unders do not start until after 12 noon on Sunday. Warm-ups 7:45 – 8:45 am both days (All warmups will be open format)
Coach supervision is required for all swimmers. Open format (Lanes 1 & 5 = starts/sprints, one direction only) Saturday & Sunday:
During Meet:
● No swimmer will be permitted to participate in pre-meet warm-ups without the presence of a coach from their team to supervise ● Warm-up lanes will be assigned by team and included in the informational packet and posted on the pool deck. ● Lane 10 is for warm-ups and cool-downs of 13-18 year old swimmers throughout the meet. ● Swimmers must follow the directions of the lifeguards and meet officials at all times during warm-ups and while in the warm-up/cool-down lane Schedule of events: SATURDAY - Mixed Distance, Free, Breaststroke, Butterfly SUNDAY - Individual Medley, Backstroke, Freestyle
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General Parking
Located near the main entrance by the pool deck:
Tasty + healthy options available! Extras & Fun
Schedule of events: Please note: If your 8 and unders are not swimming the 50 yd Freestyle. The 25 yd Breast stroke is expected to start at 12:00 pm and the 8 and unders do not start until after 12 noon on Sunday. SATURDAY Mixed Distance Free Breaststroke Butterfly SUNDAY Individual Medley Backstroke Freestyle
● Current USS rules will govern strokes, turns, starts, finishes, etc. ● Teams are permitted unlimited individual entries per event. ● Each participant is limited to a maximum of 4 individual events. ● All events are timed finals. ● Any behavior deemed unsafe by a Meet Marshall or Official will not be tolerated. The Head Meet Marshall has the authority to eject anyone behaving unsafely from the school grounds and 4 recommend to the meet referee that such individual be removed from further competition in the meet. Beverages: ● No alcoholic beverages or glass containers will be permitted anywhere on the school campus. Possession of alcohol will result in your team being removed from the meet. ● No smoking will be permitted anywhere on the school campus, including the parking lots. Violation of this rule will result in your team being removed from the meet. ● No pets are allowed on campus, with the exception of ADA-recognized service animals. |
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Wed Jul 1 |
Pinole @ B.E.S.T.
Bishop Estates Cabana Club, 1812 Jefferson Street, Concord
Start: 5:30 PM
Warm-up: 4:55 PM
Location: Bishop Estates Cabana Club, 1812 Jefferson Street, Concord Pool Info: 6 Lanes, 25 Meters (times will be converted). Visitors in odd lanes 1, 3, 5 Home in even lanes 2, 4, 6 Converting Swim Times: Everything you ever wanted to know Meet Schedule: Evening Meets start at 5:30 p.m. Pool Closes to Members at 4:00 p.m. Open for meet set up at 4:00 p.m. BEST warm-ups: 4:25 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Seals warm-ups: 4:55 p.m.– 5:25 p.m. Meet Theme: This week’s swim meet theme is Country Show up ready to bring the country vibe to life with cowboy hats, flannel shirts, denim jackets, jean vests, and cowboy boots. Rock your favorite country music artist shirts or tour tees, or go for earthy, rustic tones that match the theme. Think laid-back country concert energy with big team spirit—bandanas, boots, and full country style. Let’s turn the pool deck into a country stage and show everyone what team spirit looks like! Auction - LIVE NOW - Ends Wednesday 7/1 at 3PM Don’t miss your chance to win: Bid Now: https://www.32auctions.com/ Meet Entry Information Some away meets have heat and/or entry limits established by the host team. If necessary, coaches may make adjustments to swimmer entries after registration closes to comply with those restrictions and maximize participation opportunities for the team. Final event assignments are determined by the coaching staff and may differ from the events originally requested during registration. Once available, posted heat sheets are the official source for swimmer event assignments and heat/lane information. B.E.S.T Heat Limits: Wednesday Night Meets ● 15-18 50 Yard Freestyle 1 heat ● Medley Relays 1 heat ● Individual Medleys 1 heat ● Freestyle 3+heats ● Breaststroke 2 heats ● Backstroke 3 heats ● Butterfly 2 heats ● Free Relay 1 heat Team Camp: Dual Meet Setup: The Bishop Estates swim team area starts at the grass area next to the snack shack building and continues to the middle of the grass area up to the metal poles with flags. The visiting team area starts at the grass area on the far side of the pool where the trees are (opposite of the entrance) and continues to the middle of the grass area up to the metal poles with flags.
Pool Rules: No glass containers allowed. No smoking allowed on the pool grounds. Please help keep your team area clean. Parking: Guests and Parking Guests are welcome. Parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Please be courteous to our neighbors. Please do NOT block driveways or park in red zones. Snack Shack: Menu The menu includes hot and cold food options, drinks, snacks, and candy.
Coaches' Meals and Meet Programs We will be providing coaches' meals for all Head, Assistant, and Junior Coaches (up to 4 meals total). We will also have 2 printed coaches' meet programs available for your team. Please pick up meal tickets and the meet programs at 5pm at the Data Desk. At that time please inform Angie at our Data Desk if you have any scratches. Ribbons Ribbons are provided for individuals placing 1 st – 6 th place for all ages per event. Relay ribbons will be awarded to 1 st and 2 nd place relay members for all ages. |
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Mon Jul 6 |
Summer Dryland Schedule
Pinole Seals Pool
Start: 6:45 PM
End: 6:45 PM
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Tue Jul 7 |
Swim-a-thon
Pinole Swim Center
This is our main fundraiser for the swim season. Each family is required to participate and raise $100 in sponsorships for the swim-a-thon. Even if your swimmer is not there on the day of the event, each family is still required to raise the required amount. The actual amount will be listed during registration of the current year. |
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Welcome!
Warm-Ups
Sunday Note:
Parking
Purchase: 
Team Areas & Setup
Please clean up — school resumes Monday morning!
Clerk of the Course
Communication
Battle HQ (next to Snack Shack):
Vendor Fair
Snack Shack
Pop-Up Awards
Raffle
Event Gear
Important Rules and Safety:
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Kona Ice will be onsite (cash, card, and Venmo accepted). A portion of the proceeds goes back to the team.
Snack Shack opens at 4:30pm and will be serving dinner, snacks, and beverages. Please see the attached menu. Payment accepted: Cash or Venmo (@Bishopswim)
