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    6/7/2025 Weekly Communication

    June 7th

    6/7/2025 - Communications Posted to Swimtopia: Click Here

    Greetings Cary Park Sea Dragon (CPSD) Families!

    Time for the Sea Dragons to get pumped up for our first dual meet this Tuesday against the Medfield Sharks! TONIGHT at 11:30 pm is the Meet Sign-up Deadline! Please RSVP if your swimmer will be attending or not attending, indicate relay participation status, and preferred events (if any). Please read the Complete Meet Info Below for meet schedule, parking, seating, and concessions.

    Our CPSD Team POP-UP Popcorn Fundraiser is Saturday, June 7th through Tuesday, June 9th! Help support our non-profit volunteer swim team! Funds will help keep team registration fees down for next year and support coaches' salaries. Plus your swimmer could win a Sea Dragon Rubber Duck and DJ a swim practice. The fundraiser is 100% contactless, which means orders are completed online and popcorn is shipped directly to the buyer. CPSD will keep 50% of the sales. Double Good popcorn is ultra-premium, delicious, and award-winning! Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $11 and Curated Collections at $31. Click here to set up your pop-up store. All CPSD families are encouraged to participate. For questions, please email Ross Brodbeck at [email protected].

    This month Sea Dragons have THREE Fun Social Events:

    1. Pasta Pump-Up Potluck Party on Monday, June 9th 5:30 pm-7:30 pm at the Cary Park Clubhouse. This is a Potluck event. All attendees, please select a food item to bring on the Signup Calendar here. We still have lots of food slots that need to be filled.
    2. Pie the Coaches will be on Saturday, June 14th during swim practices. Swimmers will get the chance to pie a coach!
    3. At their Age Group Parties, swimmers will enjoy pizza, treats, and fun.
      1. 10 and Under Party: Wednesday, June 25th 5 - 9 pm
      2. 11 and Up Party: Thursday, June 26th 9:00 - 11:30 pm

    The kids don’t get to have all the fun! Calling all parents interested in swimming in our Parent Relays to face off against the coaches at our dual meets. If interested, please email Ross Brodbeck at [email protected] for more details.

    Reminder, Sea Dragons of the Week (SDOTW) are recognized with a certificate (to keep) and a lawn sign (to be collected and reused). Please keep lawn signs on your lawn to be picked up at the end of the week and displayed for a new SDOTW recipient. Thank you!

    Upcoming Dates and Deadlines:

    • June 10th Meet Sign-Up Deadline Saturday, June 7th @ 11:30 pm
    • Pasta Pump-Up Potluck Monday, June 9th 5:30-7:30 pm
    • Away Meet vs. Medfield Tuesday, June 10th @ 4:45 pm swimmers
    • Pie the Coaches Practice Saturday, June 14th during practice times
    • June 17th Meet Sign-Up Deadline: Saturday, June 13th @ 11:30 pm

    NEW / IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

    TEAM POTLUCK PASTA PUMP-UP PARTY:

    • What: Fun social gathering before our first meet!
    • Who: All Sea Dragon Swimmers and Families
    • When: 5:30-7:30 pm
    • Where: Cary Park Clubhouse
    • Food Sign-up: All attendees, please select an item to bring on the green Job Signup tab on the SignupCalendar here

    Cary Park vs. Medfield Sharks Away Meet - Evening of Tuesday, June 10th

    • Meet Registration Deadline: Saturday, June 7th @ 11:30 pm
    • What: The Cary Park Sea Dragons visit the Medfield Sharks
    • Who: Signed-up Age group Sea Dragons Swimmers (Mini Sea Dragons do not swim Dual Meets)
    • Where: Medfield Swim Club is located at 1401 Baker Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
    • Theme: Pink Out - Come dressed in pink!
    • Meet Schedule:
      • 4:45 pm - Set Up Volunteers and Volunteer Check-In Coordinator arrive
      • 5:15 pm - Swimmers and all other Volunteers arrive
      • 5:30-6:00 pm - Cary Park Sea Dragons Warm-Ups
      • 5:45pm - Judges/Timers/Clerks/TSA Rep Meeting outside back gate
      • 6:00 pm - Swim Meet Starts
      • Estimated meet end: Between ~10 pm -11 pm

    ● Swimmer Arm Markings:

    ○ All swimmers’ arms Swimmers will sit on the pool deck by age group. Age Group tents will be labeled. Swimmers are encouraged to bring folding chairs to sit on (there will not be chairs on the deck).

    ○ Please mark swimmers’ arms prior to event arrival.

    ○ Left Arm: Last Name (written vertically)

    ○ Right Arm: Swimmer Number (written vertically)

    ○ Swimmer Numbers are posted Click Here.

    ○ Pro-tip: Use a permanent marker (Sharpie).

    ● Swimmer’s Packing List:

    ○ Swimmers arrive in swimsuits

    ○ Goggles and cap

    ○ Towel and warm clothes

    ○ Foldable lawn chair

    ○ Full water bottle and snacks; some cash for concessions

    ○ Card games/books

    ○ Sunscreen

    ○ Do NOT bring valuables that may get lost

    • Parking (Pictures Below):
      • Parking is limited, but some will be reserved for the Sea Dragons
      • On Baker Rd, they will have cones and signs blocking off the right side of the street past King Lawrence as you approach the pool parking lot
      • Parking lot and street lighting is meager so you may want to bring flashlights for the walk back to your cars after the meet. I have attached a map to provide an overview of where to park and where not to park.
    • Swimmer Seating:
      • Visitors section reserved for your team.
      • As you walk into the pool area, this section will be located on the left side of the pool deck. There are some chairs, but we suggest that you bring extras to assure that you have a seat.
      • Your swimmers may also use the small field outside the fence behind the clerk of course to spread out.
    • Spectator Seating:
      • They also have tennis courts that overlook the pool area and are encouraging parents and spectators from both teams to sit there so that the deck won't be so crowded.
      • Note: Parents and swimmers may not sit in the grass directly behind the blocks as this is the Clerk of Course area and can already get a little crowded at times.
    • Event Order: Click Here
      • Reminder, all swimmers entered in free relays must stay to the end of the meet.
    • Parent Relay:
      • Sea Dragon parents interested in swimming 25 yds (1 lap) in our parent relay, please bring your swimsuit/cap/goggles to the meet.
      • Please meet behind the blocks during the older swimmer breaststroke events (parent relays swim after breast and before fly age group events).
      • If interested, please email [email protected] for more details.
    • How to follow Meet Events with Swimtopia Mobile App: Click Here
    • Concessions:
      • Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, Chick-Fil-A 5 piece nuggets, Pizza by the slice, Harris Teeter sub sandwiches, Drinks, Candy, Frozen Treats
      • Venmo or Cash
    • Meet Reminders: Please keep the deck and grass areas clean; please put trash in bins. Please do not walk in front or behind the tech team table (computer table by the starter); there are cords and tripping hazards and we don’t want anyone to get hurt.

    SEA DRAGONS OF THE WEEK:

    • Each week, coaches highlight two swimmers from each age group for their work ethic, team spirit, personal improvement, and/or overall sportsmanship.
    • Sea Dragons of the Week can be found on the website Sea Dragon Spotlight tab.
    • Please keep lawn signs on your lawn to be picked up at the end of the week and displayed for a new SDOTW recipient.
    • Congratulations to our Sea Dragon Swimmers of the Week!
      • Mini - Zoya Francis Jonas, William Gullick
      • 6&U - Maggie Romes, Riker Mazur
      • 7-8 - Elizabeth Ruggiero, Daniel Compton
      • 9-10 - Josie White, Alex Kranz
      • 11-12 - Maeve Lareau, Frankie Shorter
      • 13-14 - Aylin Sabalakova, Ravi Long
      • 15+ - Ali Vaccaro, Silas Abraham


    REPEAT / REMINDER INFO:

    2025 VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS

    • Volunteer Job Sign-ups remain open. Please only sign-up for 12 Volunteer Points.
    • To view which jobs you have signed up for and how many points you have earned:
    • Log in with your password to the team website.
    • In the top right corner, hover over “Welcome Name” and select My Account from the drop-down.
    • Under My Account, you can view family members, contact info, and volunteer jobs signed up for, and points earned.

    HOW TO SIGN UP FOR SWIM MEETS IN SWIMTOPIA:

    • Log in with your password to the team website.
    • Under the Meets & Events tab, select "Signup Calendar" to sign up for volunteer jobs.
    • Click the green MEET ENTRY tab, and then click the EDIT tab under your athletes' names.
    • For each of your athletes, select an option from the drop-down list next to their names.
      • Attending
      • Not Attending
    • Indicate swimmer’s relay participation status, select an option from the drop-down list for each swimmer:
      • Available for all relays
      • Arriving late, not available for early relays (medley relay)
      • Leaving early, not available for late relays (free relay)
      • Not available for any relays
    • Provide comments to coach regarding swimmer’s event preferences in the textbox.
    • Click Save to record your choices.
    • Pro-tip: All dual meet sign-ups are open. If you know your athletes will or will not attend meets this season, it is easier to indicate if they are attending/not attending now to avoid missing deadlines. Selections can be changed up until the deadline.

    TEAM PHOTOS FOR THE AWARD CEREMONY SLIDE SHOW:

    • Please upload your Sea Dragon Meet and Social Photos to this Google Folder. Our team volunteer photographer will create the Awards Ceremony slideshow, a beloved end-of-season tradition. If you have questions or prefer to send photos in a different format, email: [email protected] or cell: 919-428-8024.

    PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

    • The 2025 Practice Schedule and Practice Information are posted to the Team Website.
    • 2025 Practice Schedule: Click Here
    • 2025 Practice Information including attendance, conduct, and equipment: Click Here

    MEET SCHEDULE:

    • The dates and locations for dual meets are posted: CLICK HERE.
    • Subscribe to the team Google Calendar to add events to your personal calendar. Google Calendar: CLICK HERE Public URL:CLICK HERE


    SWIM LESSONS:

    Reminder, 2025 Swim Lesson Information is also posted to the CPSD Team Website: Click Here

    CPSD TEAM STORE:

    • Purchase Spirit Wear - The team store has moved! We have opened a Swim Outlet store where you can purchase T-shirts and other swag, with 15% of proceeds going to the team. There are lots of cool items (not just t-shirts and caps)! Sea Dragons Swim Outlet Store

    CPSD TEAM CALENDAR:

    • Subscribe to the team Google Calendar to add events to your personal calendar. Google Calendar: CLICK HERE Public URL:CLICK HERE


    2025 SCHEDULES:

    • Practice Schedule:
      • June 16: First Day Morning Practice
      • July 4: Independence Day - No Practice
      • July 18: Last Day Practice
      • July 22:Award Ceremony
    • Meet Schedule
      • Saturday, May 31st - Home Time trials
      • Tuesday, June 10th - Away vs. Medfield
      • Tuesday, June 17th - Home vs. Sunset Ridge
      • Tuesday June 24th - Away vs. Scottish Hills
      • Tuesday July 1st - Away vs. Seven Oaks
      • Tuesday July 8th - Home vs. Cary Swim Club
      • Saturday July 12th - Cary City
      • Tuesday July 15th - Home vs. Apex (senior night)
      • Wednesday July 16th (mini meet)
      • Sunday July 20th - TSA

    THANK YOU SPONSORS:

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