CST Handbook

I would like to welcome you to the 2009 season of the Crockett Swim Team.  My name is Chris Scott, and I am returning president.  I look forward to a fun-filled and successful year, both for my children and myself.

The Crockett Swim Team is a co-op. The team is able to stay in operation as a result of parents who volunteer their time to maintain the on- and off-season activities that are a necessary condition of participation in a league for competitive swimming. Each year interested parents in board positions involve themselves in the operations of the team and learning the protocol of managing a swim team. These are important jobs and require year long commitments.

The activity level increases during the swim season, and it is necessary to draft a bigger team of parents to successfully host home meets and cooperatively attend and assist away meets. The swim team survives because of the parents. I know that when I arrive at a swim meet I have work to do. I expect that it is up to me to motivate the parent population so that they will also offer to do their part in order to have a successful swim meet. I would love to come and sit (and YELL!) for my child. But in order for the kids to swim, I must work. Since swim meets are worker intense events, it takes quite a few workers on both teams’ parts in order to successfully pull off a swim meet. It is a necessary evil of the sport. Each swim meet is a co-op of many different jobs. Referring to section 3, “Parent Responsibilities,” please look over the work positions. If “We,” as a team, cannot cover all the positions necessary to have a swim meet, we potentially must forfeit.

The Crockett Swim Team swimmers work hard, and as their role models, we must also work hard for them.
 

2009 Board of Directors

Co-Presidents          Chris Scott                            734-7642
                                    Chris Sargent                       787-1922
Vice President          Chanel Wentz                      313-0838
Secretary                   Bob Mihalovich                    787-2844
Co-Treasurers          Marianne Clark                    787-4704

                                    Emma Sutton                       787-1812 
League Rep             Kraig Adams             1-707-333-8790   
Team e-mail              crockettswimteam@hotmail.com
Team web site          crockettswimteam.org    

Members At Large

Swimsuit/Apparel Orders                                   Order On line       
Workbook                Chanel Wentz                        313-0838   
Snack Bar                (Open position)
Computer                Pete Swanson                        787-3080
Grant writing            Chris Scott                             734-7642
Special meets         Chris Scott                              734-7642
                                    
   


Coaching Staff

Carl Kailikole                        816-1850
Alisa Airoldi                           787-3128
 Wayne Basye                      375-4338

Amanda Spencer                245-2710

Pool                                        787-2567

Acknowledgements

    The Crockett Swim Team owes a debt of gratitude to the Crockett Recreation Department.  It is important to remember that the CRD is made up of community volunteers who work hard to ensure that the pool facilities are well maintained for all the people who use them.  Let us all try to show our appreciation by obeying pool rules (page 17) and doing everything we can to keep the facilities neat and clean.

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A very special thanks is owed to the Crockett Community Foundation for their support of the Crockett Swim Team.  Their matching-funds program alone generously contributes up to $1000 to each of our three major fund-raisers.  These funds go a long way toward helping keep up with the expenses involved in operating a swim team. In recent years, the foundation provided our team with the additional funds to purchase new lane lines, a new race starter system and new folding chairs.  All these items were badly needed and were not inexpensive.  Needless to say, the foundation has played a large role in the success of our swim team.

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We also want to give our thanks to TeamUnify and TYR.  TeamUnify has set us up with a new way of doing business.  Thanks to them we are able to take apparel and swim suit orders, sign our kids up for meets, pick and keep track of our jobs, and see our swimmers’ results all on line.   Thanks to them we are now able to order practice suits, goggles, fins, waterproof MP3 players, and so much more, all on line, with a portion of all sales coming back to our team.

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The Crockett Swim Team is very thankful to the following individuals and businesses for their generous donations last season.  Their monetary contributions toward our team were very much appreciated.

Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Crockett Cogeneration, Crockett Striped Bass Club, Crockett Women’s Association, Crockett Quilters, Gauge Point Calibration, J & L Market, Stevens-Hemingway-Stevens, Sugar City Building Supply, and West America Bank.

 
Section 1:    Information

Membership Fees              
                                    On March 29      After March 29  
First child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200. . . . . . . . . .  225            
Second child . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 . . . . . . . . . . 150
Every child after 2 . . . . . . . . . 100 . . . . . . . . . . 100 
Ages 15-18  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 . . . . . . . . . . 175   

The fee does not include public swimming.  For further information, please contact a member of the Crockett Swim Team board.  All fees are due when you register your child.  Because of insurance regulations, the registration fee must be paid before the swimmer enters the water.

Refund Policy
Refunds are generally not a practice.  Depending upon circumstance, requests will be resolved by the board.  Refund requests must be in writing and will not be accepted after May 29.

Practice Sessions
Practice sessions are Monday-Friday beginning April 27, and will be broken into groups by age and/or ability.  The practice times are as follows:

April 27 – June 12
- Ages 8 and under              4:00-5:00 p.m.
- Ages 9-12                            5:00-6:00 p.m.
- Ages13-18                          6:00-7:30 p.m.
June 15 – August 7
- Ages 13-18                         6:30-8:15 a.m.
- Ages 9-12                            8:15-9:15 a.m.
- Ages 8 and under              9:15-10:00 a.m.

County swimmers only

 

Practice times are subject to change depending upon the consensus of the team and/or the coaches.
 

Work Obligations and Money Matters
 
Parent participation is mandatory at a minimum of four meets, not counting special/invitational meets and League Finals.  If this obligation is not fulfilled, the family will be charged a $30 penalty for each meet missed.  In addition, a $30 penalty may be charged to no-show parents who are scheduled to work at a specific meet.  Depending on the circumstances, a child may be prohibited from swimming in the next meet if penalties are not paid.  Furthermore, an award may not be awarded to the swimmer if penalties or any other outstanding fees are left unpaid.  Please read more about this on page 10.
This does not include invitational meets or league finals.  Parents of all swimmers attending these meets are required to work at invitational meets and league finals.
Everyone working at a meet is expected to be prompt.  It can’t be stressed enough that your help is seriously needed to make the swim meets a good experience for all concerned.  Please be courteous and arrange for an alternate if you cannot work a meet you have signed up for.


DATES TO REMEMBER:
• A mandatory parent meeting is Wed, May 13 at 6:00 p.m.
• No refunds are given after May 29.

 

Calendar of Events

March 29 (Sun.)                   Registration                                                  4-7 p.m.      

April 27 (Mon.)                      First day of practice
TBD (Wed.)                           Team pictures                                               4 p.m.
May 13 (Wed.)                      Parent meeting (MANDATORY)               6 p.m.

May 23 (Sat)                          Relay Invitational                                         Concord

May 30-31 (Sat/Sun)           Nike Invitational                                           Brentwood

May 31 (Sun.)                       Otter 8 and Under Invitational                   Martinez

June 6 (Sat.)                         Aqua Knights                                               Home
June 15 (Mon.)                     Morning practice begins                       
June 20 (Sat.)                       Martinez                                                         Away
June 24 (Wed.)                     American Canyon                                      Home         
June 27-28 (Sat/Sun.)        Battle of the Ages                                        Concord

July 8 (Wed.)                         Vista Diablo                                                  Away
July 11-12 (Sat/Sun.)         ECI                                                                 Pittsburgh

July 15 (Wed)                       Hercules                                                        Away
July 16 (Thurs.)                    Sleepover                                                      7pm-7am
July 18 (Sat.)                         Benicia                                                          Home
July 22 (Wed.)                      Swim-a-thon                                                 6-8pm
Aug 1-2 (Sat/Sun.)               League Finals                                              Away
Aug. 8-9 (Sat/Sun.)              Scottsdale Invitational                                 Away
Aug. 15-16(Sat/Sun.)          Nor Cal Championship/County                Away

TBA            Award Banquet                       
TBA            Stroke & Turn Clinic               
TBA            FUN ACTIVITIES
October      Wreath Sales Fundraiser

Fundraisers
The need to raise money continues to be crucial.  Some of the required costs for the team are pool rental, swim-meet supplies, ribbons, trophies, league dues, insurance and coaches’ pay.  To maintain a low enrollment fee, we must generate revenue through fundraisers such as Straw Hat pizza cards, swim-a-thon, and wreath sales.  For the Straw Hat pizza cards, the first swimmer in a family is required to sell three cards, and the second swimmer is required to sell two cards with a maximum requirement of five cards per family.  These cards are purchased by the families, and then re-sold if desired.  The swim-a-thon is a fun event where swimmers get sponsors based on the number of laps they think they can swim.  The swimmers swim as many laps as they can in one hour, then we have a potluck and eat good food.  Wreath sales take place in October after our season ends, but we found last year, that with the help of our parents it can be a great fundraiser.  Donation letters also go out to local businesses for help.  If you personally know any generous givers, please share their names with our coordinator, or put in a good word for the Crockett Swim Team. 

Clothing

the suit chosen for this season can be ordered on registration day with later orders taken through our web site before May 2nd.  Our team shows pride and spirit when all swimmers wear suits and apparel that represent the team.  It is recommended that swimmers use another suit for practice in order to extend the life of their team suit.  Practice suits must be appropriate training attire.  Girl’s suits must be one piece or official two-piece practice suits; it’s hard to dive when the suit falls off.  Boy’s suits must be jammers or Speedos; it is hard to swim when the pockets fill up with water.  Practice and team suits are available on line.

Our team colors are officially royal blue with white.  Our T-shirts, sweats, and other apparel will be in these colors.  You can order and purchase these on line.

Awards

Swimmers can earn stars to sew on their sweatshirts by making an "A," "B," "Honor" or "County" time.  The color of the star signifies the stroke and level of achievement.  The following is a breakdown of those levels:

                        "B" stars        "A" stars         Honor stars               County stars
Freestyle        Small White              Large White              Small Gold                Large Gold
Breast stroke Small Red                Large Red                Small Gold                Large Gold
Butterfly         Small Royal             Large Royal              Small Gold                Large Gold
Backstroke    Small Navy               Large Navy                Small Gold                Large Gold
IM                    Small Yellow            Large Yellow             Small Gold                Large Gold

The list of qualifying times will be made available to each swimmer or it can be found on the website under STAR.

Ribbons are awarded for every meet generally up to 6th place.  Swimmers nine and up, only earn ribbons for swimming in the first heat.  Ribbons can be found in your family folder as soon as possible after the meet. (See Section 3: Parents Responsibilities.)

End of Year Awards
Awards will be given out at the end-of-season banquet (generally in late September).  Awards will be given to only those swimmers who have participated in a minimum of 3 league meets. Besides participation awards, there is a possibility of up to three separate categories of awards that will be presented to boys and girls of each age group.

Most Valuable Swimmer Award
This award will be given to the one boy and girl in each age category who best leads their group. Criteria for this award include excellence in performance and attendance at practices, meets, and invitationals.  Attendance at League Finals is mandatory for this award’s recipient(s).

(All events count for points whether or not the opposing team has entries.  Only the first heat of swimmers will count for scoring.  Additional heats and complimentary swimmers are allowed but will not count in meet scoring.)

Most Improved Award
This award is based on improvement throughout the season.  The hard working swimmer whose times improved the most from the beginning to the end of the season will receive this award.  The frequency and consistency of improvement will also be a consideration.

Hustle Award
this award is given for hard work, positive attitude, attendance at practice and meets, and setting a good example of team spirit and sportsmanship.  Up to one award per five children within each age/gender group may be awarded.
Awards may be trophies, plaques, medals, and/or rosettes.

Section 2:    Guidelines

Communication
Communication with families is handled three ways.  Periodically a white board will be placed at the entrance to the pool with reminders of upcoming events.  Every family will have a folder with the family name on it.  Please have your child check the folder regularly as vital information and awards are placed in these folders.  E-mail will also be used to keep families updated.  If you have any changes in your e-mail address or you need to contact the team for any reason, please contact us at crockettswimteam@hotmail.com, and we will respond as soon as possible.  We also have a running website where information will be posted www.crockettswimteam.org.  This website will have many new features this year.  Please check us out.

Parents at Practice
Parents are welcome at practice.  If the need arises to discuss your child’s progress with the coach, please wait until the end of practice to do so.  No sideline coaching please.  Respect the decisions of our coaches and Jr. coaches.  Our coaches are highly trained and our Jr. coaches are handpicked because of their years of experience.  Please keep all children from running at the pool, or getting too near the pool.  It is important that all people, children and adults, follow all pool rules as posted and outlined in the code of conduct.  Use of the baby pool is prohibited.

Missing Practices and Tardiness
Frequent absences from practice may result in your child’s exclusion from the meets, or restrict the events they swim.  If a swimmer is late to practice, the coaches have the right to exclude the swimmer from practice.  It is important for swimmers to have time to stretch before the workouts begin.

Transportation
No driver under age 18 may transport other swimmers to meets.  If you cannot accompany your swimmer to the meet, please make arrangements for another adult to drive him/her.

Behavior
Absolutely no running at any pool facility including the grass area.  Please respect all pool rules and the League’s code of conduct.  Keep in mind that you represent CST, and sportsman-like conduct is a must.

Discipline
The coaches reserve the right to suspend any swimmer from the team for unsportsmanlike behavior.  The suspension may be for a period of up to five days.  Repeated behavior problems will be brought to the attention of the board resulting in possible removal from the team.
 
Signing Out for Meets
Our new website has the ability to track who will be at all meets.  Parents/swimmers are able to sign the swimmer in or out of a meet.  Please do this no later than 5 days before the meet so that coaches have time to place the swimmers in the meets.  The assignment of events is at the coaches’ discretion.

Eating Before Meets
Please make sure that your child has a light, nutritious meal about an hour before a meet.  The best foods are carbohydrates (pasta, potatoes, cereals, etc.).  Please no donuts or candy before meets.

During the meet
Please respect the decisions coaches make when it comes to the swimmers.  They have been coaching for many years and make decisions about heats and relays based on their experiences.  We have a strong coaching staff and we need to remember that during meets.

After the Meet
Everyone is expected to clean up the team area at "home" and "away" meets.

Section 3:    Parent Responsibilities

Sign-ups
The Coaches expect that swimmers will compete in every meet.  Our new website has the ability to track who will be at all meets.  Parents/swimmers are able to sign the swimmer in or out of a meet.  Please do this no later than 5 days before the meet so that coaches have time to place the swimmers in the meets.  The assignment of events is at the coaches’ discretion.

Invitational or special-event swim meets require advance notification and fees. These special meets will be advertised in advance. Registration forms for these events will be circulated and the appropriate fees collected. Late registration in these events is not permitted.

Various announcements and notifications will be via e-mail, our website, and/or by newsletter or flyer, which is placed in the family folder and made available during the daily practices.  Please have your child check the folder daily to avoid missing vital communications.

You may contact a board member at any time.  Check for names and phone numbers listed at the front of the handbook.
 

Working the meets
Each swim meet is a cooperative effort operated by parent volunteers.  Help is essential at all meets.  For most job positions, it is possible to watch the meet while you work.  The following is a description of the specific positions.  After the position name, either "both" or "home" will designate whether the position is needed at either away and home meets, or strictly home meets. There is also a number designation, which indicates how many workers are needed for that particular position.  Our new website has a place next to each event where parents can sign up and pick which jobs they will work for each meet.  Please do this soon as good positions fill up quickly.

Note: One parent from each family should be prepared to work at every meet their child swims. Parent participation is mandatory at a minimum of four meets.  If this obligation is not fulfilled, the family will be charged a $30 penalty for each meet missed.  In addition, a $30 penalty may be charged to no-show parents who are scheduled to work at a specific meet.  Depending on the circumstances, a child may be prohibited from swimming in the next meet if fees aren’t paid. Furthermore, a trophy will not be awarded to the swimmer if penalty fees are left unpaid.  The board apologizes for having to impose this last rule, but your help is vital to the success of the meets.  Lack of parent workers can turn the swim team experience sour for those who have to pull extra duties.  If everyone does their share, each parent should be able to enjoy an occasional meet free from work duties.

Head/Backup Timer:    Home        1
The Head Timer stays on deck near the Starter and next to the line of Lane Timers.  The Head Timer will maintain two additional stop watches for each race in case one of the Lane Timers doesn’t get an accurate time. When the need arises for a backup time, the specific Lane Timer will call out "Timer", whereby, the Head Timer will proceed to the lane in need and either trade watches or get a finish time and report it to the Lane Recorder.
Lane Timer:        Both        9
The Lane Timer will use one stopwatch to time each race accurately from start to finish, when the swimmer correctly touches the wall.
Recorder:            Both        3
The Recorder sits behind the Lane Timers and records the swimmers’ appropriate statistics as they line up for their upcoming event The Recorder must make sure to get the swimmer’s name, age, event, lane, heat #, team, and the finish times from each of the three Lane Timers.
Ribbon Writer:        Both        1-2
The Ribbon Writers transfer the statistical information from the Recorders’ individual sheets and prepares the appropriate ribbon based on the finish time for each event per heat.
Shepherd:            Both        1 per age/gender per relay group
The Shepherds chaperon 6 & under boys or girls, or 7-8 boys or girls. They need to know where their swimmers are at all times and direct them to each of their individual and relay events. Remember, their parents are working other positions and are unable to get them to the blocks.
Stroke & Turn Judge:     Both        1-2, based on availability
The Stroke & Turn Judge determines any swimming disqualifications. The person performing this duty must complete training with a qualified instructor.
Note: A Stroke and Turn clinic will be announced for all interested parents who wish to participate as a Stroke and Turn Judge, a Referee, or Starter. Please contact a board member if you are interested in this clinic.
Relief/Alternate:        Both        1 - 3, Away - Home
The Relief/Alternate provides relief for breaks or fills in for absences. At home meets, these people assists in the hosting duties.
Starter:            Home        1
The Starter begins each race using the starting-time system with a bullhorn, whistle, or microphone and speaker system. Basically, the Starter performs as a sort of master of Ceremonies, announcing each race. The person performing this position should be familiar with race protocol and have completed training by a qualified instructor.
Set Up/Clean Up:        Home        as many parents as possible
The Set Up and Clean Up committee also includes any board members participating in the meet. The Set Up people are at the pool at least one-and-a-half hours prior to meet start time. The many jobs include removal of the pool cover, connection of lane ropes, the set up of flags, lane timer/recorder chairs, sunshades, the starting and speaker system, scoring and ribbon writers tables, and the Welcome Board.  The bathrooms should also be checked for cleanliness.  Clean Up people put things away and returns the pool area to its original condition. Again, special attention should be given to the restrooms.  All parents should participate in clean-up.

Runner:            Home        1
The runner transports the recorder’s statistics to the scoring table.
Snack Bar Crew:        Home        3
The Snack Bar Crew sets up one hour prior to meets, arranging the refreshments for sale, posting the menu/price list, setting up the cash box, preparing any food/drinks ahead of time (i.e., coffee, lemonade, nacho cheese, chili, soup, etc.)  The sales crew will be two people inside the snack bar and one Snack Bar Maintenance person who will maintain the prepared food/drinks and the condiment table for the Chef area.  This person also does the running for backup supplies in the swim-team shed and plays Hostess to working parents in other positions.  After the meet, the crew cleans up the snack bar and returns it to its original condition.
BBQ Chef:            Home            1 / 2
The chef is the barbecue or cook who prepares meals for patrons during swim meets. The chef sets up the work station one hour prior to meet time by unloading all necessary equipment from the swim team shed and returning it at the end of the meet.

Note: Everyone working at a meet is expected to be prompt.  It can’t be stressed enough that your help is seriously needed to make the swim meets a good experience for all concerned. Please be courteous and arrange for an alternate if you cannot work a meet you have signed up for.

Section 4:    Swimmer Responsibilities

Arrive early for meets
A swimmer needs to arrive one hour early to warm up for Home meets, 45 minutes early for Away meets. Warm-ups are vital to a swimmer’s performance.

Clothing, etc.
• Suits, preferably team suits
• Sweats
• A sleeping bag
• Goggles and caps
• Sunscreen and shade are advisable at daylong meets

Label personal items
Please label all of your items so they can be returned to you if they are lost.  A lost-and-found box is kept throughout the season.  Please check the box on a regular basis as things seem to pile up as the season progresses.
 
Schedule of events
The schedule of events for each meet will be determined by coaches and posted in the team area at meets.  Swimmers must consult with their coach prior to the meet if they have special requests.

Event Starts
The swimmer is responsible for getting to the starting blocks on time.  Swimmers should stay behind the Recorder’s chair while waiting for their race.

Section 5: Workout Objectives

The following is a list of what your swimmer can expect to work toward while on the swim team.

Ages 6 and Under
• Introduce proper drills for all strokes.
• Teach the basics of proper strokes.
• Learn streamlines.
• Develop breath control in freestyle and butterfly.

Note: Parents please be aware that "swim team" does not mean "swim lessons."  Parents have complained in the past that young non-swimmers don’t get enough one-on-one attention from the coaches.  Teen volunteers often help with the 6 and under non-swimming members who in time learn to maneuver their way up and down the lanes of the pool and eventually become swimmers themselves.  If parents require quicker progress, the Crockett Recreation Department offers swim lessons, 787-2567.

Ages 7-8
• Develop proper, efficient technique in all strokes.
• Develop streamlines.
• Develop breath control in freestyle and butterfly.
• Develop aggressive kick.

Ages 9-10
• Develop proper, efficient technique in all strokes and try to break bad habits.
• Learn how to swim a proper 50-yard race including disciplined breathing patterns in freestyle and butterfly.
• Introduce and develop proper technique for all turns.

Ages 11-12
• Develop proper, efficient technique in all strokes, and try to break old habits.
• Strengthen kick in all strokes.
• Develop a disciplined breathing pattern in freestyle and butterfly.
• Introduce and develop proper technique for all turns.

Ages 13 and over
• Introduce more intense, disciplined training.
• Perfect turns.
• Perfect strokes.
• Perfect kicks
• Development of strokes
 

Pool Rules

1.  Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

2.  The Recreation Department will not be held responsible for lost or stolen property.

3.    Swimmers should use showers before entering the pool.

4.    Anyone afflicted with an infection, severe cold or wearing bandages shall not be allowed in the pool.

5.    People in street clothes shall not be allowed on the deck unless authorized.

6.    Any refreshments or edibles will be allowed in designated eating areas only.

7.    No sunflower seeds or gum are allowed in the pool area.

8.    Absolutely no smoking.

9.    No artificial swimming devices allowed in the pool unless authorized by the lifeguard.

10.    People will refrain from rough and boisterous play.  No running in pool area, including the grass.

11.    Only authorized personnel will be allowed in filter room or behind the counter in the lobby.

Anyone violating the above rules or whose conduct is jeopardizing the safety or pleasure of others will be suspended from the pool.

Directions to Pools

American Canyon, Phillip West Aquatic Center, 100 Benton Way, American Canyon
Take I - 80 East toward Sacramento.  Merge onto Hwy-37 west toward Napa.  Take the Hwy 29 exit toward Napa.  Turn right onto California Blvd. / Hwy-29 north.  Continue on Hwy-29 North. Turn left onto Donaldson Way.  Continue straight on Donaldson Way, Donaldson Way turns into Benton Way at the intersection of Donaldson and Elliott.  You will be able to see a park, continue straight until you see the pool on your right.

Aqua Knights, Heritage High School, 101 American Avenue, Brentwood
Hwy. 4 east to the Lone Tree Way exit to A Street.  Bear right onto the Lone Tree Way Ramp. Bear right at Lone Tree Way. Turn right at Deer Valley Road. Turn left at Balfour Road. Turn right at American Avenue.

Battle of the Ages, College Park High School, 201 Viking Dr., Pleasant Hill
Hwy. 4 east to 680 south.  Exit Concord Ave.  Turn left at light, south on Contra Costa Blvd.  Turn right on Viking.  College Park HS is on the left

Benicia, 181 East J St., Benicia
I-80 across Carquinez Bridge. Take 1-780 exit towards Benicia/Martinez. Merge onto 1-780 East. Take the E. Second St. exit towards Central Benicia. Turn left onto East 2nd St.  Turn right onto Military East St.  Turn left onto 1st St.  Turn left onto East J Street.

ECI, Los Medanos College, Pittsburg
Hwy. 4 east to Loveridge Rd. exit. Turn left on East Leland. College is on the right. Closest parking is in the dirt lot. Pool is in the fenced in area adjacent to the lawn.

Forest Hills, 375 Lindsey Dr., Martinez
Take highway 4 east, exit Alhambra Ave, right on Alhambra Ave, right on Lindsey Dr, pool is on the Left

Forest Park Relay Meet, 1766 Mendocino Dr., Concord

Hwy 4 east, take Willow Pass Rd., take the ramp to Avila Rd/Concord, merge onto Willow Pass Rd., left onto Farm Bureau Rd., left onto Concord Blvd., right onto Mendocino Dr.

 

Hercules, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd., Hercules
I-80 toward Hercules. Take the Hercules exit. Turn left onto San Pablo Ave. Turn Left onto Sycamore Ave. Turn right on Refugio Valley Rd.

League Finals, Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill.
Hwy 4 east to 680 South. Exit Concord Ave. Turn left at light, south on Contra Costa Blvd. Turn right on Golf Club Road. DVC is on the left.

Martinez, Rankin Park Pool between Buckley and Foster Streets, Martinez.
Hwy. 4 east to Alhambra Ave. exit, turn left under freeway. Turn left on Escobar St., Escobar curves to right becoming Talbert. Turn left on Buckley or Foster. Pool is on the left.
 

Mini Meadow, corner of Valley Dr. and Heather Lane, Orinda.
Hwy. 80 west to Pinole. Take Appian Way exit, turn left off exit, over freeway. Turn left on San Pablo Dam Rd., which turns into Camino Pablo in Orinda Village, and Moraga Way after you pass under the Hwy 24 overpass. Turn left on Glorietta, left on Orchard Rd., right on Valley Dr. to Heather Lane.

Nike Invitational, Heritage High School, Brentwood

Hwy 4 east towards Antioch, take Hwy 4 bypass, right on Balfour, left on American Ave, School is on the right, turn right into the campus, turn right at first stop sign, go towards gym. Pool is next to the gym.

NorCal Championship/County, Acalanes High School, Lafayette
Take Hwy 4 east to the Alhambra Ave exit, turn right on Alhambra Ave, continue on Pleasant Hill Rd, right on Taylor Blvd, continue on Pleasant Hill Rd, Acalanes high school is on the right

Otter 8 and Under Invitational, Rankin Park Pool, between Buckley and Foster Streets, Martinez.
Hwy. 4 east to Alhambra Ave. exit, turn left under freeway. Turn left on Escobar St.; Escobar curves to right becoming Talbert. Turn left on Buckley or Foster. Pool is on the left.

Scottsdale, Heather Farms Park, 301 N. San Carlos Dr. Walnut Creek.
Hwy 4 east to 680 South. Exit Treat Blvd. left on Main St, left on Treat Blvd., right on Bancroft, right on Ygnacio Valley Rd., right on San Carlos, pool is on the left.

Vista Diablo, 850 Sullivan Ave., Concord, CA
Take highway 4 east to 680 south.  Exit at Monument Blvd., left on Monument Blvd., right on Oak Grove Rd., left on Ryan Rd., left on Sullivan Ave.