Cary Park Sea Dragons

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:

1. All new team members 8 yrs and under,
2. All returning Mini Sea Dragons, and
3. Upon the coach's recommendation

Evaluation Outcomes:

After evaluations, coaches assign swimmers to:

1. Cary Park Sea Dragons competitive team
2. Mini Sea Dragons pre-competitive team
3. 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.

2025 Swim Evaluation Sign-ups by Age:

Evaluations will be held during the first 2 weeks of swim season prior to the June 1 registration deadline.

7 & 8-year-olds:

• For swimmers who are 7 and 8 years old and were on the Mini Sea Dragons in 2024 or who are NEW to the Sea Dragons, please sign up for an evaluation slot at either 5:15, 5:30 or 5:45 pm on MONDAY, May 12^th using the link below.
• Following evaluation, swimmers will be invited to join the 7/8 age group practice starting on Monday, May 12^th at 6 pm, or asked to return for ongoing evaluation.
• 7 & 8-year-old Evaluation Sign-up Link: TBD (see communications emails for exact date, will be prior to season start)

6 year-olds:

• For swimmers who are 6 years old and were on the Mini Sea Dragons in 2024 or who are NEW to the Sea Dragons, please sign up for an evaluation slot at either 6:00, 6:15 or 6:30 pm on MONDAY, May 12^th using the link below.
• Following evaluation, swimmers will be invited to join the 6 and under practice starting the following day (Tuesday May 13^th at 5:15 pm), or asked to return for ongoing evaluation.
• 6 year-old Evaluation Sign-up Link: TBD (see communications emails for exact date, will be prior to season start)

5 year-olds and under:

• For swimmers who are 5 and under and were on the Mini Sea Dragons in 2024 or who are NEW to the Sea Dragon, evaluations will start on TUESDAY, May 13th.
• In order to prevent pool lane congestion during the evaluation process and have sufficient coach support to work with the youngest kids, we will start on Tuesday instead of Monday.
• Please use the below link to sign up for an evaluation slot for Tuesday, May 13^th (5:15-6:30 pm on 15-minute increments).
• 5 year-olds and under Evaluation Sign-up Link: TBD (see communications emails for exact date, will be prior to season start)

On-going Evaluation Through Thursday, May 22nd:

• Recognizing that many young swimmers have not been in the pool during the winter and spring months, and that the Cary Park pool water can be cold in May, we encourage swimmers who don't immediately get placed in their age group or on the Minis to continue coming to their designated evaluation time slot for additional practice during the eval period (ends 5/22). Note, it's not a problem to miss eval days -- no one is taking attendance in summer swim! This is only a recommendation if your young swimmer is struggling with the evaluation process.