Matt Casto Memorial Swim Meet

Welcome to the 2023 Matt Casto Memorial Meet


at The Elk Grove Aquatics Center

This page will be updated to contain all the information you need to know about the meet from how to get here, where to park, where to set up your tents and what amenities will be available onsite! 

Matt Casto Meet Reports

Saturday and Sunday Dec. 2nd-3rd

Meet Information
Meet Announcement Psych Sheet
Timeline Timer and Official Requirement

 

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:

  • THE REC POOL AND WATERSLIDE AREAS ARE OFF LIMITS. Please do not venture into those areas.
  • 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 lawn chairs to their original locations after moving or using them during the meet.
  • Tents and chairs cannot be left overnight. Please remove canopy tops and use buckets or weights to tie them down as it gets windy overnight.
  • DO NOT LEAVE ANY VALUABLES AT THE FACILITY OVERNIGHT
  • NO VIDEO OR PHOTOGRAPHY allowed behind the blocks whether on the bleachers or on the competition deck.
  • DO NOT BLOCK DOORWAYS

COMPETITION DECK SETUP

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 or outside the main gates depending on space available.

WARM UPS

Saturday: warm-ups will begin 7:00 AM.

Sunday: warm-ups will begin 7:00 AM.

The competition pool will close 10 minutes prior to the start of the the meet.

Both days, the meet will begin promptly at 8:30 AM.

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 8:00 AM. All Officials are required to attend briefings.

SNACK BAR

The World Famous Gator Shack will be open serving up tasty treats to spoon, fork or chop-stick into your gaping maws.

APPAREL

Custom meet designs will be available EXCLUSIVELY AT THIS MEET! Pick a shirt, tank top or even bring your own! Pick your Design and get your shirts pressed right before your very eyes! 

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS