Evaluations
CARY PARK SEA DRAGON EVALUATIONS
Purpose of Evaluations:
The goal of evaluations is to protect the safety of all children participating in the CPSD summer swimming program. Evaluations are designed to assess the current skill level of each swimmer. Evaluations are not designed to teach children to swim.
Required Evaluations:
Coach evaluations are required for:
- All new team members 8 yrs and under,
- All returning Mini Sea Dragons, and
- Upon the coach's recommendation
Parents may request an evaluation for any age swimmer.
Evaluation Outcomes:
After evaluations, coaches assign swimmers to:
- Cary Park Sea Dragons competitive team
- Mini Sea Dragons pre-competitive team
- Recommended swim lesson development outside of the team and evaluation next swim season for readiness to join the Competitive or Mini Sea Dragons.
Team Eligibility:
Cary Park Sea Dragons Competitive Team Eligibility: Able to swim the length of the pool (25 yds) multiple times as evaluated by the coaches.
Mini Sea Dragons Pre-competitive Team Eligibility: Able to swim at least 10 yards independently and able to get their own breath while swimming.
Evaluation Sign-ups:
Evaluations will be held during the first 2 weeks of swim season prior to the June 1 registration deadline.
Parents will select a time slot and the swimmer will come daily Monday through Thursday (May 15th through May 25th) at that time slot until notified of the final evaluation outcome (see above).
2023 Evaluation Sign-Up Link: Now Closed
