About Invitationals
MCST attends a few invitationals each season. We compete alongside many other teams, by invitation of the host team. Invitationals may last more than one day. As they are a fundraiser for the host team, they are an additional cost to attend. Due to the financial commitment, entries are final once submitted, with no refunds available. The entries for swimmers are often required to be submitted many weeks in advance of the meet, so please pay close attention to deadlines to join in the fun. There is also usually an additional job commitment associated with attending an invitational.
Unlike dual meets, families will need to OPT IN to attend these invitationals. You can do this on your account profile on this site. As soon as it becomes available, you can also select your swimmer's events for that invitational. If you need any help with choosing the appropriate strokes, please contact Keelan as early as possible.
Invitationals are generally larger than a normal meet, and some even require swimmers to check in with a "clerk of the course" before being able to line up for their race. They may also sell programs and have other vendors and food available on site for additional purchase.
2026 Invitationals
Medieval Madness Invitational (hosted by GPST)
Saturday, May 30
This invitational is for swimmers ages 9 and up and has a fun historical Middle Ages theme. 15 - 18 year old swimmers get to swim 50s! At the end, there is a fun relay where teams compete to outfit their first swimmer as a knight.
Order of events: Medley Relay, IM, Free, Breast, Fly, Back, Middle Ages Relay. Coaches will assign the relay teams.
Fees: $16 per swimmer for up to 3 individual events. (Pricing is from 2025 and is subject to change)
Devil Mountain Pentathlon (hosted by DHST)
Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 14
The Devil Mountain Pentathlon is a fun meet where each swimmer swims all individual strokes. We see a lot of pop times!
Order of events:
Friday evening - All 7-10 year olds IM
Saturday (ALL swimmers age 10 & under) - 6 & Under 50 Free, Fly, Back, Breast, Free
Sunday (ALL swimmers age 11 & older) - Fly, Back, Breast, Free, IM
Note: Instead of IM, swimmers 6 and under will swim a 50 free.
Fees: $35 per swimmer to be entered in all 5 events. (Pricing is from 2025 and is subject to change)
Crossings Challenge (hosted by WCST)
Friday, July 10 – Saturday, July 11
The Crossings Challenge is a “Trials/Finals” meet with separate A and B divisions. The unique focus of this event is to recognize B swimmers, while providing a fun and competitive opportunity for all swimmers. Only B division points will contribute to team awards and high point individual awards.
Order of events:
Friday Evening – Free & Breast Trials/Prelims
Saturday Morning – Back & Fly Trials/Prelims and IM FINALS
Saturday Afternoon - Free, Breast, Back & Fly FINALS. DO NOT leave the meet until you check the finals sheets.
Fees: $35 per swimmer for up to 3 events. (Pricing is from 2025 and is subject to change)
City Meet Invitational
Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26
City Meet is our fun, season-ending, 3-day meet. Each year has an overall theme that each team interprets and celebrates in their own way. Teams can earn awards for their enthusiasm, décor, and sportsmanship. The events are split into A and B divisions based on entry time. All but IM have preliminary races with top 10 advancing to the finals. The B division allows those swimmers who may not always place in regular meets to feel a sense of accomplishment and a chance to earn a medal.
Order of events:
Friday Evening - 50 Free (15-18), 100 IM
Saturday - Fly & Free Prelims, Fly & Free Finals, Medley Relays
Sunday - Breast & Back Prelims, Breast & Back Finals, Free Relays, Parent Relays, Coach Relays, and Awards
Fees: $38 per swimmer (All swimmers 14 and younger can enter a maximum of 3 individual events and 2 relays – 1 free and 1 medley. All swimmers 15-18 can enter a maximum of 4 individual events and 2 relays – 1 free and 1 medley.). (Pricing is from 2025 and is subject to change)
Contra Costa County Meet (hosted by LMYA)
Saturday, August 1 – Sunday, August 2
Only swimmers who qualify with an official county time are eligible to compete in this meet. Swimmers are limited to two individual events and two relays. Eligible swimmers will also have an extra week of practices to prepare for this meet.
Order of events:
Saturday Morning - 50 Free (15-18), Free and Breast Prelims, IM (11-12, 13-14, 15-18) Finals
Saturday Afternoon - 50 Free (15-18) Finals, Medley Relay, Free and Breast Finals
Sunday Morning - Back & Fly Prelims, IM (7-8, 9-10) Finals
Sunday Afternoon - Free Relay, Back & Fly Finals
