12/3/2024 - Communications Posted to Swimtopia: Click Here

Greetings Cary Park Sea Dragon (CPSD) Families!

We hope your holiday season is off to a great start! The CPSD Board of Directors (BOD) has important information about the upcoming 2025 swim season to share! Please note that all communication will go to the 2024 members until registration is well underway for 2025.

OPEN BOARD POSITIONS:

• The CPSD swim team is managed and organized by talented parent volunteers!
• The current BOD is excited to kick off the new swim season but needs your participation!

● For a successful 2025 season, VITAL open BOD positions still need to be filled.

● Critical positions that need to be filled immediately:

o VP Communications

• Maintain team website, develop and distribute team communications (monthly off season, weekly in season), take meeting minutes, facilitate team logistics as needed (ex. clubhouse reservations, team/pool record keeping)

o VP Volunteers & Volunteer Associate

• Plan, organize, and lead parent volunteers supporting social and meet related activities within the swim season. Partner with VP Meets on parent training and in-meet volunteer needs.

● Other positions available:

o President Associate

• 2025 will be my 3rd and final year as President. If you are interested in learning the role as a bridge to taking the reins in 2026, please let me know!

● A group of enthusiastic BOD members will welcome and mentor you:

o President: Suzanne Francart

o VP Fundraising: Ross Brodbeck

o VP Finance: Manali Bettendorf

o VP Social: Andrew Ruggiero

o Social Associate: Melissa Ruggiero

o VP Meets: Paul East

● Please email [email protected] to learn more.

● Board members are exempt from the 12-point volunteer requirement.

COACH APPLICATIONS:

● CPSD Swim Team is currently accepting applications for Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and Junior Volunteer Coach positions.

● Complete job descriptions, requirements, and application information are posted on Swimtopia Team Website: Click HERE.

Head Coach Applications:

• Application:

1. Cover letter
2. 2-3 references with contact info
3. Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid certification documentation or planned completion date
4. Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification (online course) documentation

• Submission: [email protected]
• Deadline: January 15, 2025

Assistant Coach Applications:

• Application:

1. Cover letter
2. 2-3 references with contact info
3. Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid certification documentation or planned completion date
4. Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification (online course) documentation

• Note: Part-time opportunities for coaching AM or PM practices are available. Submission: [email protected]
• Deadline: February 1, 2025

Junior Coach Applications:

• Application:

1. Description of swimming and/or coaching experience
2. Description of why you want to be a volunteer Junior Coach and what you enjoy about CPSD swim team

• Submission: [email protected]
• Deadline: April 15, 2025

GIVING TUESDAY REMINDER:

Today is the official day of giving and we’d like to remind you that you can donate directly to the swim team and we are a registered charity that is eligible for workplace matching.

Your donations go directly to reducing the financial burden for registered swimmers, paying our talented coaches and purchasing vital equipment needed to run the team. Oh, and buying Dragon Desserts too!

UPCOMING 2025 REGISTRATIONS:

1. 2025 Cary Park Sea Dragons Swim Team: Registration will be coming in the New Year and available on the Swimtopia website. More details coming soon!

2. 2025 Cary Park Swim Club: All CPSD swim team families must be registered members of the Cary Park Swim Club. A separate 2025 registration and fee are required. Information updates about registration and fees from Cary Park Swim Club will become available and updated on their website.

TENTATIVE 2025 MEET SCHEDULE:

● Meet Schedule

o Tues June 10: Meet 1

o Tues June 17: Meet 2

o Tues June 24: Meet 3

o Tues July 1: Meet 4

o Tues July 8: Meet 5

o Tues July 15: Meet 6

o Wed July 16: Mini Meet (tentative)

o Sun July 20: TSA Championships (tentative)

CPSD TEAM COMMUNICATIONS:

1. CPSD Team Swimtopia Website

• Comprehensive, up-to-date, detailed team information
• The go-to source for team information

2. Team Communication Swimtopia Emails

• Weekly emails with important announcements for the upcoming week
• Posted to Communications Tab for future reference

3. Push Notifications - Swimtopia Mobile App (during swim season only)

• Inclement Weather Alerts
• Urgent Meet Alerts