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    Weekly CPSD - 2026.07.04

    July 4th

    Greetings Cary Park Sea Dragon (CPSD) Families!

    Sea Dragons swam fast against Apex with lots of records and a big win! Great energy and sportsmanship!

    This Tuesday, July 7th, Sea Dragons are home facing Sunset Ridge! The theme is Country vs. Country Club! Complete Meet Info Below. It’s senior night, so we will have some fun stuff to recognize our senior sea dragons. Stick around afterwards to jump in the pool and play around a bit.

    Do you not have enough volunteer points yet? There are jobs available for the meet this Tuesday, go sign-up. If you can’t do those and need ideas email [email protected]if interested.

    RSVP for the year end banquet. It’s live in swimtopia and will be held on Tuesday July 21st.

    *** REQUIREMENT for CARY CITY SWIM MEET PARTICIPATION***

    All swimmers that participate in Cary City must have a parent volunteer at the meet. This volunteer requirement is separate from the 12-points required at dual meets for team membership. Meet Officials require Cary Park Sea Dragons to send timers, runners, kid pushers, and stroke and turn judges; our team also needs volunteers for set-up, dragon tamers, and breakdown. We will reach out separately with more details on volunteering for Cary City.

    Upcoming Dates and Deadlines:

    • Home Meet vs. Scottish Hills Tuesday, July 7th @ 4:45 pm swimmers
    • Meet Sign-up - Cary Swim Club Saturday, July 11th @ 11:30pm
    • Cary City Meet Saturday, July 11th

    NEW / IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

    Cary Park vs. Sunset Ridge Home Meet - Evening of Tuesday, July 7th

    • Meet Registration Deadline: Saturday, July 4th @ 11:30 pm
    • What: The Cary Park Sea Dragons host Sunset Ridge
    • 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: Country vs Country Club!
    • 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
    • Do NOT bring large electronic devices
    • Parking:
      • Parking is limited in the Cary Pool parking lot and primarily reserved for the away team. Please do not park in any of the close parking spots. 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: The Blue Door, 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 - Lily Porter, Varden Kumar
      • 6&U - Ellie Stoltze, William Jones
      • 7-8 - Melissa Wan, Riker Mazur
      • 9-10 - Lina Maiersperger, William Gullick
      • 11-12 - Kailey Detmar, Evan VanderWall
      • 13-14 - Maddie Cornwell, Asa Garver
      • 15+ - Myra Gupta, Devin Locklear

    MEET 4 RECAP: Cary Park vs. Apex

    • Cary Park: 123 swimmers
    • Cary Park Sea Dragon Team Records:
      • Women 15-18 200yd Medley Relay - 1:56.42 - Hillenbach, Lily, Locklear, Marissa, Mehta, Leena, VanderWall, Elle
      • Women 15-18 50yd Fly - 26.83 - VanderWall, Elle
    • Apex Park Pool Records:
      • Boys 11-12 200yd Medley Relay - 2:12.81 - Gupta, Rishaan, VanderWall, Evan, Yuan, Ethan, Zhou, Ethan
      • Women 15-18 - 200yd Medley Relay - See Team Record
      • Boys 11-12 50yd Free - 25.21 - Yuan, Ethan
      • Women 15-18 50yd Free - 25.30 - VanderWall, Elle
      • Boys 11-12 50yd Back - 31.38 - Zhou, Ethan
      • Girls 11-12 50yd Back - 32.53 - Zhao, Caroline
      • Women 15-18 50yd Back - 28.47 - VanderWall, Elle
      • Girls 7-8 25yd Breast - 21.16 (tied record) - Wan, Melissa
      • Boys 11-12 50yd Breast - 34.84 - Yuan, Ethan
      • Boys 11-12 50yd Fly - 28.43 - Yuan, Ethan
      • Women 15-18 50yd Fly - See Team Record
      • Boys 11-12 200yd Free Relay - 2:00.40 - Gupta, Rishaan, VanderWall, Evan, Yuan, Ethan, Zhou, Ethan
    • Final Score: 309 (CP) vs. 194 (Apex)
    • Southern League Division 1 Standings: Click Here

    REPEAT / REMINDER INFO:

    SCHOLARSHIPS

    Calling all High School Senior Sea Dragons! Cary Park Sea Dragons Swim Team offers a Senior Scholarship for applicants dedicated to the team, either as swimmers, coaches, or both, and who have demonstrated a high level of service and commitment. Scholarships are to be used toward post-high school education expenses (college or vocational school).

    To be eligible, an applicant must have:

    • Swum for the Cary Park Sea Dragons for at least 3 years during his/her summer age group swimming career,
    • Must have been involved with the team as either a swimmer or coach for at least 3 of his/her high school years, including Senior Year, AND
    • During his/her Senior year must have attended at least 3 dual meets.
    • Complete and submit the Scholarship Application by the Monday, July 13th deadline. Please CLICK HERE for scholarship information and application.

    The Board of Directors will consider both seniors' applications as well as observed participation as a CPSD community member.

    HOW TO SIGN-UP FOR SWIM MEETS IN SWIMTOPIA:

    • How to Sign-Up for Swim Meets in Swimtopia: Click Here
      • All Tuesday meet deadlines are set for the preceding Saturday at midnight.
      • Please help Coach Arjun to schedule for meets by RSVPing by this deadline.
      • Please RSVP attending/not attending, relay participation status, and preferred events (if any).
    • 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).
    • How to Review Your Selected Volunteer Jobs and Points Earned: Click Here and Scroll to bottom of page

    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

    FAMILY FOLDERS

    • 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

    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:

    • July 4: Independence Day - No Practice
    • July 17: Last Day Practice
    • July 21: Award Ceremony

    Meet Schedule

    • 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)

    THANK YOU SPONSORS:

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