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2020 Benicia Stingrays Season Calendar -- Please note this is all tentative and subject to change
(last updated May 19, 2020)
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 season is currently on hold. We are waiting for guidance from the county/city to determine if practices will be able to commence when California enters phase 3 of reopening the state. Until then, we are in a holding pattern. There will be no scheduled practices, events, or meets for the time being. We will update you as we receive more information. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Meet The Coaches
Date: Sunday, March 15th, 2:00-3:00
This is a chance for new swimmers and their families to meet the coaches and ask them any questions prior to the start of Spring Clinics. New Summer Fitness and Swim Team Members are encouraged to attend.
Location: James Lemos Pool
Swim Suit Fittings
Dates : Monday, March 16th, 4:30-6:30 and Tuesday, March 31st, 4:30-6:30
Location: James Lemos Pool
Social Events
Lucca’s Gathering in the Beer Garden
Date: TBD
Location: Lucca Bar and Grill at 439 First Street, Benicia
20% of Beer Garden sales will go back to the Stingrays!
Celebrate the start of the season, raise money for the team, reunite with old teammates, meet new teammates, etc!! New Families, we really want you to come. This is your chance to meet the coaches and board members. Ask us your questions!!!!
Lapapalooza
This is our main fundraiser of the year. Swimmers ask friends and family to pledge them for each lap swum. There are great prizes, music, and snacks. Swimmers usually love this event. Lapapalooza takes place during a regular practice and is a fun way to build team spirit and raise funds for the team.
Date: Wednesday, June 24th
More details to be released as they become available
Family Fun Night
Date: Thursday, July 9th
Location: James Lemos Pool
More info to be posted as it becomes available
Age Group Outings
- 6 and Unders: June 9th, after practice
- 7/8’s: June 11th, after practice
- 9/10’s: June 16th, 12:30-2:30
- 11/12’s: June 18th, 12:30-2:30
- 13 and Up’s: June 23rd
- Details to be released closer to these dates
Spirit Week
- July 20th - July 24th
- Details to be released closer to these dates
Ice Cream Social and Awards Ceremony
- Date: Sunday, August 23rd, 2020
- Time: 2:00-4:00
- Location: Clocktower in Benicia
Practice Schedule: This is tentative. Practice times or schedules are subject to change depending on enrollment numbers for each age group
Spring Clinic
2 week practice schedule for NEW SWIMMERS ONLY, including NEW Summer Fitness swimmers. Practice will take place Monday through Wednesday, March 16th – March 25th.
Time Age Group
4:30-5:00 6 and Under’s
4:30-5:30 7 and 8’s
5:30-6:30 9 and ups
Spring Training
All swimmers except Summer Fitness
Monday through Thursday, March 30th – June 4th. There will be no practice during BUSD Spring Break.
Time Age Group
4:00-4:30pm 6 and unders
4:30-5:30pm 7 and 8’s
5:15-6:15pm 9/10’s, 11/12’s
5:45-7:00pm 13 and ups
Summer Practice
Monday, June 8th – Friday, July 17th: All swimmers, including Summer Fitness
Monday, July 20th – Friday, July 24th: Practice is only open to those swimmers competing in the League Championship Meet on Saturday, June 25th. If swimmers are not signed up for League (regular swim team and Summer Fitness), they will not be invited to participate in practice.
Time Age Group
8:30-10:00am 13 and up
9:45-11:00am 11/12’s
10:45-11:45am 9/10’s
11:30am – 12:30pm 7/8’s
11:45am – 12:30pm 6 and unders
Swim Meets
Note all Saturday/Sunday meets are morning start times. All Wednesday meets are afternoon start times. Gates open for morning HOME meets at 7:30AM. Wednesday afternoon HOME meets will have a gate opening time of 4:00pm. Start times for away meets will vary but in general will follow a similar schedule. You can find exact gate opening times for away meets under the “Team Info” tab and then select “Team Bio” from the main homepage.
Saturday, May 16: Team Pictures and Time Trials, James Lemos Pool
Saturday, May 30: Aquaknights at BSR, James Lemos Pool
Sunday, May 31: Crow Canyon Summer Kickoff Invitational (for 12 and Unders only), Crow Canyon Country Club
Sunday, June 7: Otters’ 8 and Under Invitational, Rankin Aquatic Center, Martinez
Wednesday, June 17: BSR at Pinole, 2450 Simas Ave, Pinole
Saturday, June 20-Sunday, June 21: Battle of the Ages, Pleasant Hill Middle School, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, June 27: BSR at HPST, 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules
Wednesday, July 1: Ahi at BSR, James Lemos Pool
Wednesday, July 8: Crockett at BSR, James Lemos Pool
Saturday, July 11- Sunday, July 12: East County Invitational, Location TBD, last year it was at Freedom High School in Oakley
Wednesday, July 15: BSR at Pleasant Hill Dolphins, Pleasant Hill Middle School, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, July 18: Martinez at BSR, James Lemos Pool
Saturday, July 25: League Championships, at American Canyon High School, American Canyon
Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2: Contra Costa County Championship Meet, Acalanes High School, Lafayette
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