Practice Policy
Swimmers, ages 12 and under or who otherwise are not skilled swimmers, must have a parent or other responsible designee present at Cary Park Swim Club during his/her practice sessions.
The Wade/Slide Pool and surrounding enclosed area is CLOSED during practices sessions when the entire Cary Park Swim Club is not open to the entire general community. Furthermore, all Cary Park Swim Club gates shall remain CLOSED when the Cary Park Swim Club is not open to the entire general community.
Practice Schedule - 2020
The practice groups are based on the swimmer’s age as of June 1, 2020. Swimmers are assigned to practice with their specific competitive age group. During practice, the swimmers will be placed in lanes and practice groups, by the Coaches' discretion, in a way that ensures safety and promotes the development of all swimmers.
Practice Schedule - 2020
Practice will begin on Monday, May 18th.
No Practices on Monday, May 25 or Saturday, July 4.
Likely no Saturday practice on July 18 because of the Cary City Invitational.
Afternoon Practices
Monday through Thursday
Afternoon weekday practices begin on Monday May 18th.
| Ages | Practice Time |
| 13 & Up | 4:30 - 5:30 pm |
| 11 - 12 | 4:30 - 5:30pm |
| 6 & Unders | 5:30 - 6:15pm |
| 7 - 8 | 5:30 - 6:30pm |
| Mini-Sea Dragons | 6:15 - 6:45pm |
| 9 - 10 | 6:30 - 7:30pm |
*No Tuesday afternoon practices once swim meets begin.
| Ages | Practice Time |
| 8 & Unders | 8:30 - 9:30am |
| 9 - 10 | 9:30 - 11:00am |
| 11 - 12 | 9:30 - 11:00am |
| 13 & Up | 9:30 - 11:00 am |
* Likely No Saturday Morning Practice on July 18 for Cary City Invitational.
Morning Practices
Monday through Friday
Morning weekday practices begin on Monday, June 15th.
| Ages | Practice Time |
| 7 - 8 | 8:00 - 9:00am* |
| 9 - 10 | 8:00 - 9:00am* |
| 11 - 12 | 9:00 - 10:00am |
| 13 & Up | 9:00 - 10:00 am |
| Mini Sea Dragons | 10:00 - 10:30am |
| 6 & Unders | 10:00 - 10:45am |
* Wednesday mornings following Tuesday night swim meets, the 7-10 year olds will practice at 9AM with the 11&Ups.
General Practice Information
Swim Team members need to check in & out of the pool when attending practice per Cary Park Swim Club policy. All swimmers should have goggles for all practices and girls (and boys with long hair) should be wearing caps. Swimmers should arrive for practice at least 5 minutes early so they are ready to begin practice promptly. Swimmers are encouraged to attend at least 3 practices per week to maximize their progress.
Swimmers ages 12 and under or who otherwise are not skilled swimmers must have a parent or other responsible designee present at Cary Park Swim Club during his/her practice sessions.
