Greetings Cary Park Sea Dragon (CPSD) Families!

We had some issues with meet etiquette and with CPSD families not following directions on where to sit, park, etc.

Some notes about meet etiquette:

Don’t leave early without notice!: 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. We had to scratch multiple relays (which is super mean to the kids who stayed till the end). 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. If you don’t plan on staying and you know in advance or for any other changes please email please email meetnotice.

If you have an issue with timing, DQs etc.: Talk to our TSA reps (usually John Martin will be there) or a coach can help point you in the right direction if you need it. Do not directly harass timers, clerk of course, or other volunteers.

Clean up after yourselves: Seriously people the pool was a disaster. Lots of trash, leftover food, beverage containers, etc. (13 and up area was particularly bad).

Electronics: We had some swimmers bring really big electronics (laptops and tablets). Please encourage them to leave stuff like that at home and participate in the meet (you know, maybe cheer for team mates).

Some notes about meet directions:

This is the diagram of where you are supposed to be camped out and park.

Spectator Seating: We also had some issues with parents setting up in parts of the pool they are NOT supposed to be (including long time parents who know better - we’re watching you). The tables between the main pool and slide pool are for VISITING FAMILIES. Cary Park parents (who are not volunteering actively) should be in the viewing lane or outside on the hill. You most certainly shouldn’t be in the area behind the swimmers in the pine straw.

Parking: Unless you are an early volunteer or mobility limited, please don’t park in the lot at all. If you have to, then only the very back spots are for CPSD parents. Just drop your kids and go, you can get really close street parking.

Slide Pool: If you are there with a swimmer, then the slide pool is closed to you. There is really attractive extra real estate over there, it's for families not at the meet.

The Directions included in every home meet email (for those who missed the last X number of times)

• 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

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