TEAMGOLDUSA · CALENDAR GUIDES
Attending open water venues and race-arrival guidance.
03 · BEYOND THE POOL
Map searches the listed street address. Confirm the athlete gate and meet parking separately.
5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235
A street address does not identify the athlete gate. Confirm the pool entrance, accessible route and team check-in point.
Meet parking, fees, drop-off and overflow arrangements have not been confirmed here. Follow the current host instructions and posted signs.
Confirm bleachers or chair space, permitted canopies, accessible restrooms, water refill points and food options. Pack water, familiar snacks, spare goggles, towels, dry layers and sun protection.
Facility amenities, public swim hours and summer team setup can differ from meet-day arrangements.
Approx. distance is straight-line miles from the venue address, not driving distance. Compare the map route. Food, gas and charging listings are within 5 miles; medical and hotel options may be farther away. Listings may be incomplete; confirm current details.
Emergency: call 911. Confirm hospital emergency services and urgent care hours, ages and services. For EV charging, confirm access, connector, speed and payment.
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Nearby place data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0; saved October 10, 2026. Hotel and selected medical contacts: published facility pages. Approximate address coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau / OpenStreetMap. Google maps display separately. Empty fields mean the source did not publish them. Download saved place data and source references.
Published meet location · Open-water venue. Confirm the event beach, athlete check-in and spectator parking in the meet announcement; the map shows the main park address.
Flight and hotel planning required. Confirm travel plans with the coaching staff before purchasing non-refundable reservations.
Published meet location · Open-water venue. Confirm the event beach, athlete check-in and spectator parking in the meet announcement; the map shows the main park address.
Location reference: Published facility reference · Reviewed 2026-10-10. Current meet instructions take priority.
No attending open water venues match these filters.
Use the event’s published staging point, not just the lake name. Confirm parking permits, walking distance, athlete briefing, check-in, bag storage and spectator access. Review event-issued water conditions and weather updates before leaving. Follow organizer equipment and visibility rules; a safety buoy is not automatically permitted in a sanctioned race. Spectators should remain in designated areas, and siblings need active supervision near the water.
04 · FAMILY TRAVEL PLAN
Confirm the actual pool and athlete gate, coach arrival time, warm-up session, check-in deadline and volunteer shift. Save the address and meet instructions on your phone. Charge it and pack a power bank.
Allow time to park, unload and walk to the pool before the coach’s arrival time. Find the team area and check in with the coach. Agree on a family meeting point, keep exits clear and check the athlete’s events before leaving.
Suit, cap, spare goggles, towels, dry clothes, warm layers, water and familiar food. Add a hat, sunscreen and a chair or canopy where allowed. Bring the permitted payment method; do not assume concessions, shade or lockers will be available.
05 · PARENT QUESTIONS
Use it as a starting point, then confirm this year’s announcement. A host club can move a meet to a different school, campus or community pool.
Follow the coach’s requested arrival time. Parking, check-in and changing happen before the assigned warm-up; the first race time is usually too late to arrive.
Only where the host permits them. Check designated team areas, anchoring rules and restrictions on pool-deck space, grass and walkways.
Do not assume recreational swimming is open during a meet. Keep children supervised and ask the host about permitted areas and activities.
Ask ahead for accessible parking, step-free entry, restroom access and spectator seating. A facility’s general accessibility listing may not describe the meet-day route.
Pack enough familiar food and water for your session. Concessions, refill stations, payment methods and outside-food rules vary by venue.
No. An attending venue shows the team’s plan. Your athlete’s commitment, coach-approved events and accepted meet entry are separate steps.
Confirm sessions and possible finals before booking. Plan realistic rest, meals and travel time; check cancellation terms while schedules remain provisional.
Venue facts were checked against published facility pages and host-team directions. League directories help identify regional teams; conflicting locations are marked for confirmation. Public swimming discussion groups informed the parent questions about seating, snacks, layers, long sessions and sibling care; those discussions are not used to verify venue facts.
Reference publishers include USA Swimming, Sierra Nevada Swimming, Pacific Swimming, Eastern Zone Swimming, official meet announcements, university and city facility directories, Auburn Recreation District, City of Woodland, Tokay High School, Lincoln, ARFC, Woodcreek SeaWolves, Johnson Ranch Barracudas, Del Norte Dolphins, Sunrise Sharks, Arden Park Dolphins and regional league directories. Addresses and summaries are stored here so families can use the guide without leaving TEAMGOLDUSA.
