Welcome to the Golden Buoy Meet!
at ELK GROVE AQUATIC CENTER
Golden Buoy Meet Reports
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Meet Reports
Timer and Official Requirement
Meet Information
EGAC is hosting the Golden Buoy Tri-Meet and CCA and NSS will be in attendance. A little history below:
The Golden Buoy is an annual dual meet between Elk Grove Aquatics Club and Northern Sierra Swimming, dating back to November 18, 2017. It was during a spring championship meet that coaches of EGAC and NSS came up with the idea, “Wouldn’t it be fun?!” Through some brainstorming, we came up with “The Golden Buoy,” a nod to the annual USA Swimming “Golden Goggles” Awards Ceremony. The physical golden buoy trophy was skillfully crafted by NSS Head Coach Daryn Glasgow. In 2022, another team joined the meet. With the addition of California Capital Aquatics (CCA), we now have the Golden Buoy Tri Meet.
Swimmer can register by contacting their coach. Each swimmer can register and swim 3 events plus 1 relay. The entry fee is a flat rate of $30.
Potluck for Golden Buoy
To make this event even more fun and to bring all three teams together, we will be having a potluck with all three teams. Everyone can bring their food starting at 12:30PM and snack/eat throughout the meet. Please sign up for the potluck at the link. Sign-up Link
Trick or Treat Tables
Since the meet is so close to Halloween, we decided to add a trunk or treat type event, but instead of decorating the trunk of your car, you will decorate tables. We will have the coaches vote on the best tables and awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place tables. If you would like to host a table, please sign up at the link below. Please note we will have approximately 200 swimmers. All treats must be peanut-free. Sign Up Link.
Elk Grove Aquatics Center
9701 Big Horn Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95757
Click on the image above to get directions on Google Maps.
PARKING
You will be able to park in the main parking lot adjacent to the facility. Please DO NOT park in the neighborhood across from the aquatic center. We want to be good neighbors.
Keep these items in mind when parking:
DO NOT park on the streets. You will get ticketed or towed.
DO NOT park in the neighborhoods if you can avoid it. Please stay in the main or overflow lots.
DO NOT block driveways or park in coned-off areas
DO NOT park on the concrete walkways
Be kind. All parking lot volunteers need some love.
FACILITY MAP
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Here is a facility map outlining where you can set up tents and where you can find amenities like apparel stands, snack bar, check-in and our vendor's alley. Click on the image for a larger version.
Please be mindful of off-limits areas. These need to remain clear for the safety and consideration of the athletes and coaches. Be especially mindful of the following:
DO NOT Set up tents on the bleachers. Stadium chairs are acceptable.
DO NOT Set up tents in the areas behind the bleachers. Folding chairs are acceptable here.
Please return furniture to their original locations after moving or using them during the meet.
DO NOT leave tents or chairs behind. This is a one day night meet, all tents and chairs left behind may be throw away.
NO VIDEO OR PHOTOGRAPHY allowed behind the blocks whether on the bleachers or on the competition deck.
DO NOT BLOCK DOORWAY.
DO NOT PROP OPEN DOORS. Doors should not be left propped open.
COMPETITION DECK SETUP
This is how the tents will be set up on the competition deck. A couple of things to be aware of:
Competition deck is for COACHES, OFFICIALS and EGAC MEET OPS volunteers ONLY. No spectator or family tents are allowed around the competition pool.
Any families setting up around the tents will be asked to move to allowed areas around the facility.
WARM UPS
Warm-ups will begin at approximately 12:30PM but may start later, depending on how long it takes to set up the competition pool.
The competition pool will close 10 minutes prior to the start of the meet.
OFFICIALS
Ahhhh...the unsung heroes of every swim meet. Each official volunteers to walk up and down the pool deck every meet ensuring the quality and integrity of the sport. Give them a high-five...just make sure they're not in the process of DQ-ing someone first!
Official Briefings begin at 6:30 PM. All Officials are required to attend briefings.
SNACK BAR & CONCESSIONS
There will be no Snack Bar but we will service light refreshments and food to all officials and coaches. We highly encourage everyone to bring their own food!
INFLATABLE, DIVING BOARDs & POOLS
The upper pool will be open to all swimmers. After the meet, the competition pool will close briefly to set up the diving boards and the inflatable obstacle course.. Swimmers are highly encouraged to stay and enjoy both!
RULES OF THE POOL
All persons entering using pools or slides must pay.
Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Spitting, urinating, blowing the nose, spouting water or depositing foreign matter in the pool is strictly prohibited.
Only swimming attire designed for water activity is allowed (swim/board shorts, swim suits, and rash guards).
Coast Guard approved Type II & III lifejackets are permitted (lifejackets are available for day use).
Do not dive into shallow areas of the pool.
Available seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Children not bathroom trained must wear disposable swim diapers.
Smoking, vaping and cannabis are not allowed.
Alcohol and glass containers are not allowed.
Running, rough play, pool toys or inflatable floats are not allowed.
Animals are not allowed on the pool deck.
All patron behavior is subject to meet director and meet referee approval.