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    Weekly CPSD - Meet Info

    June 15th

    Greetings Cary Park Sea Dragon (CPSD) Families!

    Sea Dragons swam fast against Medfield with lots of time improvements (and a few team records)! We won!!!! Great first meet swimmers, volunteers, coaches, and parents!

    This Tuesday, June 17th, Sea Dragons will Host the Sunset Ridge Barracudas at home! Meet Sign-up Deadline has passed! Please RSVP for other meets if your swimmer will be attending or not attending, indicate relay participation status, and preferred events (if any). Come wearing your Hawaiian gear! Complete Meet Info Below.

    A note about meet etiquette: We had some issues at our first meet with people leaving early (when they were still scheduled for events) and not informing both the dragon tamers and coaches. When we don’t know that you have left we can’t make necessary changes. If you plan to leave early, make notes to the coaches on your meet sign-up.

    PRACTICE SCHEDULES CHANGE THIS MONDAY! Morning Practices begin Monday, June 16th. Afternoon practices have time changes for all age groups and Minis; 7 & Ups’ afternoon practice is also extended to an hour. Please CLICK HERE to view the morning and afternoon practice schedule changes beginning next week.

    Families and swimmers have enjoyed the Pasta Pump-UP and Pie the Coaches Practice! Now it’s time for swimmers to PARTY! At their Age Group Parties, swimmers will enjoy pizza, treats, and fun. Please RSVP byMonday, June 23rd if your swimmer will attend on the Signup Calendar here. The 10 and Under Party is Wednesday, June 25th 5:30 - 9 pm and the 11 and Up Party: Thursday, June 26th 9 - 11:30 pm.

    Family Folders in rubbermaid boxes will be placed out by the pool entry after dual meets during practice times. Please check your family folder to pick up Place Ribbons (1st-6th) for Heat 1 and Relay Events. The final distribution of unclaimed ribbons will be at the End of Season Awards Ceremony.

    Please note that all 10 and under swimmers who are in Heats 2+ (not Heat 1) receive either a Heat Winner (black) or Participation (green) ribbon immediately after their events. All Heat 1 and Relay swimmers receive their Place Ribbons (1st-6th) after the meet in the Family Folders.

    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!

    Still need volunteer points to complete your 12-pt Service Requirement? There are open volunteer positions for:

    • June 24th - Away at Scottish Hills - Clerks of Course
    • July 1st - Away at Seven Oaks - Clerks of Course
    • Waitlists for events that your children will be attending

    Volunteer Service Points are monitored to ensure a successful season. Swimmers' season awards, medals, and certificates will be withheld until the commitment is resolved with the VP of Volunteers. Families who do not complete the Volunteer Service Requirement this season also jeopardize their swimmers’ eligibility to return to the swim team next summer.

    BIG THANK YOU to all our Sea Dragon Families who participated in the Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser. Together we raised $1,500!! Congratulations to our top popcorn sellers and future practice DJs:

    1. JR & Gracie Kenjarski
    2. Elizabeth & Emily Ruggiero
    3. Emmett & Harrison East

    Upcoming Dates and Deadlines:

    • June 18th Meet Sign-Up Deadline   Saturday, June 14th @ 11:30 pm
    • Home Meet vs. Sunset Ridge Tuesday, June 18th @ 4:45 pm swimmers
    • June 24th Meet Sign-Up Deadline Saturday, June 21st @ 11:30 pm
    • Age Group Party RSVP Deadline Monday, June 23rd @ 11:30 pm
    • 10 and Under Party Wednesday, June 26th @ 5:30 - 9:00 pm
    • 11 and Up Party Thursday, June 27th @ 8:30 - 11 pm
    • Pie the Coaches TBD (Likely a Wednesday)

    NEW / IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

    Cary Park vs. Sunset Ridge Barracudas Home Meet - Evening of Tuesday, June 17th

    • Meet Registration Deadline: Saturday, June 14th @ 11:30 pm
    • What: The Cary Park Sea Dragons host the Sunset Ridge Barracudas
    • Who: Signed-up Age group Sea Dragons Swimmers (Mini Sea Dragons do not swim Dual Meets)
    • Where:Home - Cary Park Swim Club, 5353 Cary Glen Blvd, Cary, NC 27519
    • Theme: Hawaiian - Wear a Hawaiian shirt, or a Lei!
    • Meet Schedule:
      • 3:45 pm - Set Up Volunteers and Volunteer Check-in Coordinator arrive
      • 4:45 pm - Swimmers and all other Volunteers arrive
      • 5:00 pm - Cary Park Warm-ups
      • 5:40 pm - Judges/Timers/Clerks/TSA Rep Meeting in the Clubhouse
      • 6:00 pm - Meet starts
      • Estimated meet end: Between ~10 pm -11 pm

    ● Swimmer Arm Markings: Click Here

    • Left Arm: Last Name (written vertically)
    • Right Arm: Swimmer Number (written vertically)
    • Parking:
      • Parking is limited in the Cary Pool parking lot and primarily reserved for the away team. Click Here for parking diagram.
      • Please park on side streets (do NOT park on Cary Glen Blvd.). Do not block intersections or driveways.
      • Walk or carpool, if convenient.
      • Please drive slowly and watch for children in the parking lot.
    • Swimmer Seating:
      • All 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).
      • Starting on the far left (near blocks) under the pergola begins the 6&Under tent and then age groups increase along the side of the pool under the pergola and wrap around the corner with the oldest age groups last.
      • Please see the seating diagram: Click Here
      • The Wade and Slide Pool will be closed to the swim team during the meet.
      • The Clubhouse will also be closed during the meet; please use the poolside restrooms.
    • Spectator Seating:
      • ALL spectators and non-volunteers will be seated OUTSIDE of the pool fence. Please bring a lawn chair to sit in.
      • Only swimmers, coaches, and volunteers are permitted on the pool deck. Swimmers will be supervised by Dragon Tamer volunteers on the pool deck. Parents cannot sit with swimmers on the pool deck.
      • Parents should check swimmers out with Dragon Tamers, especially the younger age groups.
      • Please see the seating diagram:Click Here
    • Spectator Viewing:
      • To view your swimmer’s event, please enter the pool deck and proceed to the View and Go Lane. This lane is for parents with swimmers’ in the pool or in the next heat, and to give a hug/high-five immediately after swimmers finish their race. Parents then exit the pool deck to make room for other parents to view.
      • The Porch is also not available for spectator viewing; the porch is for away team seating.
      • Please see the seating diagram: Click Here
    • Event Order:Click Here
      • Reminder, all swimmers entered in free relays must stay to the end of the meet.
      • All volunteers scheduled for second shift or entire meet duration, are required to 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:
      • Cary Park Concessions Stand: Pizza, Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches, Chips, Candy, Cookies/Crackers, Ice Cream, and Drinks. Click Here for pricing.
      • Food Trucks:Moon Runners, Kona Ice
        • CPSD swim team receives a percentage of food truck sales.
    • 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 - Shyla Giri, Noah Sadik
      • 6&U - Ella Jessee, Harper Hottle
      • 7-8 - Victoria Bendz, Owen Francart
      • 9-10 - Ava Mazur, Mason Wimpey
      • 11-12 - Kaylee Sun, Evan Wanderwall
      • 13-14 - Vova Yanusheuski, Marielle Potenta
      • 15+ - Marissa Locklear, Nikita Buchatskii

    MEET 1 RECAP: Cary Park vs. Medfield

    • Cary Park: 138 swimmers
    • Cary Park Sea Dragon Team Records:
      • Girls 13-14 50 yd Back 29.24 - Elle Vanderwall
      • Women 15-18 200 yd Medley Relay 1:58.25 - Riya Bhatnagar, Marissa Locklear, Lily Hillenbach, Sydney Asermely
      • Women 15-18 50 yd Breast 31.53 - Marissa Locklear
      • Women 15-18 200 yd Free Relay 1:48.40 - Riya Bhatnagar, Marissa Locklear, Lily Hillenbach, Sydney Asermely
    • Triple Event Winners:
      • Lila Martin (7/8 Girls – Free, Back, Breast)
      • Ethan Zhou (9/10 Boys – Free, Back, Breast)
      • Caroline Zhao (11/12 Girls – Free, Back, Fly)
      • Evan Zhang (11/12 Boys – Free, Back, Fly)
      • Elle VanderWall (13/14 Girls – Free, Back, Fly)
      • Marissa Locklear (15-18 Women – Free, Breast, Fly)
      • Devin Locklear (15-18 Mens – Free, Breast, Fly)
    • Final Score: 263 (CP) vs. 250 (UC)
    • Southern League Division 1 Standings: Click Here

    REPEAT / REMINDER INFO:

    2025 VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS

    • Volunteer Job Sign-ups remain open. Please only sign-up for 12 Volunteer Points.
    • There are many volunteer needs for our 2 Away Meets on June 24th and July 1st. If your family is attending an Away meet, please consider switching your sign-up shift to help at these Away meets.
    • 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 thegreen 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
      • 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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