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March 21st - March 22nd

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2026 Orange Blossom Invitational

Meet Announcement

Sanctioned By: Southern California Association and USA Artistic Swimming

Sponsored by: Riverside Aquette Swim Club

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Additional Details

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Judges

Each team must bring 1 certified judge throughout the meet or incur a $50 penalty. This fee is payable with your entry.

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Snack Bar

A snack bar for parents and swimmers will be available on deck.

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Knoxing

There will be a designated gelling area with hot water at the pool. No degelling anywhere in the complex, bathrooms included. $100 fine will be assessed for degelling.

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Hospitality

Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided for all Judges and Coaches.

Venue Information

  • Pool facility is outdoors. Deck space is available for Easy Ups/Canopies. Please bring necessary buckets and weights to hold them down.

  • There will be separate restrooms available in the complex for athletes, officials, and spectators. No adults are allowed in the bathroom designated for athletes/children.

  • Free parking is available but LIMITED due to construction. PLEASE CARPOOL!

    • Pool entry gate is located on Kansas Ave.

  • Parking lots are located on Kansas Ave and 12th St.  See map.

  • Parking is allowed on side streets all around the park. 

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X: Gate entry and parking on Kansas Avenue

Y: Additional parking on 12th St at back of park

Additional parking is available two blocks east on University Avenue at: 
UEI College, 1860 University Avenue - Parking in rear

Events - Routines only

Rules follow USA Artistic Swimming Rulebook
Categories and Age Groups for Competitions:
Novice Category
Age Group: 8&U, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19

Solo Free, Duet Free, Mixed Duets, Trio Free, Team Free

Athletes may enter two routine events

Age Group A
12&U, Youth

Solo Free, Duet Free, Mixed Duets, Team Free and Combos

Athletes may enter three routine events plus Combo

Intermediate Category
Age Group: 10&U, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19

Solo Free, Duet Free, Mixed Duets, Trio Free, Team Free

Athletes may enter three routine events

Age Group B
JR, SR

Free: Solo, Duet, Mixed Duets, Team 

Tech: Solo, Duet Free, Team Free

Athletes may enter three routine events plus Combo

Awards

Medals: 1st to 3rd

Ribbons: 4th to 8th

in each category

How to Enter

Step 1 | Complete Entry Form

Complete the Entry Form which includes Swimmers, Coaches and Officials Availability and Fee Form. Use PC’s only. Download Entry Form (Excel)

Step 2 | Submit your Entry Form

Email a copy to:

Step 3 | Submit Payment

  • Payment Option #1: Mobile or Online: Zelle to raqboard@gmail.com
     

  • Payment Option #2: Check: payable to “Riverside Aquette Swim Club”- postmarked by March 7, 2026

    • Mail Checks To: Riverside Aquette Swim Club, P.O. Box 1603, Riverside, CA  92502

  • Fee Details​

Step 4 | Submit Coaches Cards
Step 5 | Submit Music

  • Email music to ROBI Music at raqboard@gmail.com

  • RAQ sound equipment will be used

  • Please bring a back-up source of your music with you in case of difficulties

  • Please review music submission specifics below

Digital Music Submission Guidelines

Deadline: Monday March 14th

 ($25 penalty if received after the deadline)

Email music to ROBI Music at raqboard@gmail.com

  • File Types: M4A or MP3

    • We recommend submitting 160 kbit/sec AAC or higher quality audio for best sound results. 192+ kbit/sec is recommended for MP3 files

  • Use the following naming conventions (see bolded below) when saving files. 

    • Routine names should be “space” separated

      • Age Group <space> Routine Event <space> Club Abbreviation<space> Last name

    • For example: 12U Age Gr Duet RAQ Brown

      • 12U (Age Group)

      • Duet = Routine event 

      • RAQ = Club Abbreviation/ Three Letter Code 

      • Brown= Last name of the first alphabetical member of the routine

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