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    June 8th

    Greetings Cary Park Sea Dragon (CPSD) Families!

    Time for the Sea Dragons to get pumped up for our first dual meet this Tuesday against Seven Oaks! If you have any last minute changes (sick kid, injuries, dropping out etc.) please email [email protected]. Please read the Complete Meet Info Below for meet schedule, parking, seating, and concessions.

    Our CPSD Team POP-UP Popcorn Fundraiser is TONIGHT Monday, June 8th through Monday June 15th! 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 Derek at [email protected]

    This month Sea Dragons have Two Fun Social Events Left:

    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. Please bring food by 5pm (even if your practice is later) so that we have food for everyone all evening long.
    2. At their Age Group Parties, swimmers will enjoy pizza, treats, and fun.

    a.10 and Under Party: Wednesday, June 17th 5 - 9 pm

    b.11 and Up Party: Thursday, June 18th 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 Derek Harris 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:

    • Pasta Pump Up Pot Luck Monday, June 8th
    • Home Meet vs. Seven Oaks Tuesday, June 9th @ 4:45 pm swimmers
    • June 16th 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 Signup Calendar here

    Cary Park vs. Seven Oaks Home Meet - Evening of Tuesday, June 9th

    • Meet Registration Deadline: (PASSED) Saturday, June 6th @ 11:30 pm
    • What: The Cary Park Sea Dragons host Seven Oaks
    • Who: Signed-up Age group Sea Dragons Swimmers (Mini Sea Dragons do not swim Dual Meets)
    • Where: Cary Park Swim Club, 5353 Cary Glen Blvd, Cary, NC 27519
    • Theme: Hawaiian - Lei’s and Shirts!
    • 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:

    ○ 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:
      • 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 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!
      • 6&U - Maddie Clark, Kai Shearer
      • 7-8 - Malia LeBlanc, Owen Franchart
      • 9-10 - Sandhya Hariharan, Mason Wimpey
      • 11-12 - Kailey Detmar, Frankie Shorter
      • 13-14 - Laura Bendz, Christian Pharris
      • 15+ - Elyse Belyew, Ravi Long


    REPEAT / REMINDER INFO:

    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.

    2026 VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS

    • Each registered family is obligated to complete 12 Volunteer Service Points over the summer swim season unless you ONLY have a Mini Sea Dragon (0 points) or you ONLY have a 15+ swimmer (6 points).
    • Please review the Volunteer Policy and Expectations: Click Here.
    • The list of Volunteer Job Descriptions is posted: Click Here.
    • For each job, please note shift start and end times (volunteers need to report for entire duration), points assigned, and any additional requirements/training for the job.
    • 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 JOB SIGNUP tab for a meet/social event and sign up for volunteer shifts for that selected event (note one parent may sign up both parents for jobs -- scroll down and you’ll see the other parent listed).
    • Click Save Assignments.
    • Click Back to Signup Calendar.
    • Click on another green JOB SIGNUP tab for a different meet/social event and sign up. Remember to Click Save Assignments.

    PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

    • The 2026 Practice Schedule and Practice Information are posted to the Team Website.
    • 2026 Practice Schedule: Click Here
    • 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, 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 found a better store with more, higher quality options where you can purchase T-shirts and other swag, with 10% of proceeds going to the team. There are lots of cool items (not just t-shirts and caps)! Team Store

    SEASON LONG PHOTOS:

    • If you take any good photos during the season that you want to share, please upload them here
    • Shared photos may appear in the end of season slideshow at the award ceremony!

    CPSD TEAM CALENDAR:

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

    2026 SCHEDULES:

    Practice Schedule:

    • June 15: First Day Morning Practice
    • July 4: Independence Day - No Practice
    • July 17: Last Day Practice
    • July 21: Award Ceremony

    Meet Schedule

    • Tues June 9: Home vs. Seven Oaks
    • Tues June 16: Away vs. University Club
    • Tues June 23: Home vs. Scottish Hills
    • Tues June 30: Away vs. Apex
    • Tues July 7: Home vs. Sunset Ridge (Senior Night)
    • Sat July 11: Cary City Meet
    • Tues July 14: Away vs. Cary Swim Club
    • Wed July 15: Mini Meet (tentative)

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