About this Event
Speedo Grand Challenge is a senior-level meet hosted in Irvine by Irvine Novaquatics Swim Team.
Sanctioned by: USA Swimming & Southern California Swimming
Sponsored by: SPEEDO and Irvine Novaquatics Swim Team
Dates: May 22 - May 24, 2026
Prelims: Heats begin at 8:30AM every morning
Finals: Begin at 5PM every evening except 4PM on Sunday evening
Daily events "HEAT SHEET" can be purchased on each day of the championship for $2.00 (CASH ONLY) during CHECK-IN.
Handicap and wheelchair-accessible seating are available in this event. You do not need a separate ticket to access ADA seating.
Grandstand seats seats do not have assigned seating and individual seats will be first come, first serve.
Refund Policy: NO refunds, exchanges or credit. All ticket sales are final.
Concessions
Concessions will be available for spectators to the left of the entrance to the lifeguard office. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, candy, drinks and swim merchandise are offered.
Parking
Limited parking for handicap, officials and admins will be available in the front of the Aquatics Center. Parking is available for spectators, coaches, teams and officials on the north side of Irvine High School accessed via Escolar and on the East side of the Aquatics Center adjacent to Heritage Park.
FAQs
Do you have handicap and wheelchair-accessible seating?
Yes, handicap and wheelchair-accessible seating is available in the ticketed section of the event. The William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center complies with ADA requirements to ensure that patrons with disabilities are able to navigate the entire facility.
Can I purchase tickets at the entrance on the day of the event?
Yes, ONLY CASH is accepted at the event or you can still purchase tickets online using your mobile device.
Do I need to create an Eventbrite account to purchase tickets online or mobile device?
Yes, you need to create an Eventbrite account and enter proper payment information. Every order requires a name and email address. A Visa Card, MasterCard, AMEX or Discover Card payment information is also required to purchase tickets.
Can I purchase tickets for other attendee(s)?
Yes, you can enter the attendee's name and email address on each ticket purchase. Your attendee(s) will receive an email confirmation of your prepaid ticket purchase.
If you do not plan on checking-in together with your attendee(s) on the day(s) of the event, you have the following options:
- You can email a copy of your attendee's tickets to them, and have them printout their tickets for event check-in.
- Your attendee(s) can retrieve their tickets by creating an Eventbrite account using the link provided in the email confirmation they received.
What is your refund policy?
NO refunds, exchanges or credit. All ticket sales are final.
Do you provide group discounts for group purchases?
No.
Do you provide discounts for seniors and young children?
No.
Do you have assigned seating?
No. Seats will be first come, first serve.
Are awnings, roofed or shade seating available in the grandstand?
No. You will need to bring your own sun hat or personal umbrella for protection from the sun. No tents, canopies or large umbrellas will be allowed.
What if I want to buy more than 10 tickets for this event?
Submit another order.
Information/Lost & Found
An Information/Lost & Found booth will be available at the lifeguard office.
Medical Assistance
Medical assistance will be provided at the facility.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center was completed as a major renovation of the original Heritage Park Aquatics Complex – site of the 1980 USA National Championships and the 1990 Junior Nationals West Championships. The newly renovated Center was completed in September of 2004. The center is an outdoors facility consisting of one constant depth (7 feet) competition pool (50 meter by 25 yard) and variable depth warm-up pool (50 meter x 25 yard). In addition, a 25 yard by 25 meter teaching pool is available if necessary for additional warm-up space. Expansive locker room facilities for both men and women are adjacent to the warm-up pool.
This facility was the site of the 2005, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 National Championships, the 2005, 2006, 2010, and 2013 Speedo Junior Nationals, and the 2005 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool. It was also the site for the 2010 Pan Pacific Championships.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, 4601 Walnut Avenue, Irvine, United States
USD 18.00 to USD 40.00
