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We're barreling towards the end of the season and there are a lot of exciting synchro moments in the next two months! We want to make the end of this year and the beginning of our next season as successful as possible for our athletes. Please make note of the following dates and events and as always, please reach out to your squad's parent rep for questions or a member of the coaching staff. GO, CBAC!
During the pop-up swimsuit sale earlier this month, there were many parents interested in ordering hoodies, warm-up jackets, etc. With the cooler temps, many swimmers regret not asking to order some of our warmer team gear-- definitely not something we look for in August! Our amazing apparel team has opened another apparel order that will remain open until Sunday, March 3 The Synchro Travel Jackets & Vest Tops are a separate order that will be coming soon. **Please direct any questions to [email protected]
Figure Testing: Saturday, Feb 3rd This Saturday, all groups will go through the first figure testing of 2024 - exciting! Swimmers should plan to come at their regular training time, but please arrive 5-10 minutes early so that we can start on time with our judges Swimmers should arrive wearing black suits and white caps *if your swimmer is new to AquaSprites and do not have a black suit they are excused White Swim Caps are for sale at Dive Supply and Divers World Videos of all category figures are linked below *to find on the website: cbac.ky ➡️ Programs ➡️ Artistic Swimming ➡️ Rules & Resources ➡️ ______
Apparel Q & A's What apparel should you have for synchro? When do they wear it? ALL SWIMMERS
WWI COMPETITION *these items are in addition to the essential items listed above and only required for travel team
Apparel Invoicing Update WWI 2023 Team Apparel Invoices from last year are coming; Sorry for the delay! It was due to a mistake, but if the gear still fits, no invoice expected for 2024 WWI Team Apparel! 😉
Thanks to everyone that was able to attend tonight's meeting in person! With the pool deck so busy and balancing packed schedules, it's nice when we can connect outside of the pool and spend time together. Plus, synchro parents are a blast! Kicking off 2024, we are officially at the beginning of the Competition Phase of the season. To help everyone stay on the right track, here are a few reminders from the coaches & athletes: TRAINING ATTENDANCE If your swimmer is not able to attend practice, please please please discuss with your squad's coach so that they can make adjustments to training plans. While missing a training session might not seem like a big deal, here are some quotes we've overheard athletes say: "I don't know my pattern spot when people are missing" "We can't work on lifts when people are gone. I love lifts!" "My duet partner isn't here... what do I work on?" "Synchro is more fun when our whole team is here" Of course, we understand there are excused absences. If a swimmer is too sick to go to school, they're probably too sick to be at training. If a swimmer has a fever or is vomiting, they are definitely too sick to be at training. If there's a family emergency, please let us know how we can help! Procrastination (last-minute studying) and social events are not considered excused absences and yes, you can go straight from the pool to a band concert with wet hair. Maybe even with knox gelatin on your head 😅 Youth Sports teach prioritization, time management and planning-- have to stay focused to get all of the fun in! :) If your swimmer is having trouble balancing, reach out to your coach! We're here to help them figure out a balance so that they can be their best. POOL DECK SPACE It's pretty exciting to see such a busy pool deck! With our swim team doing dryland, synchro swimmers learning choreography and everything in-between, there's not a lot of space for spectators. While we parents to be able to observe the progress in the pool from a front row seat, please be aware that side conversation and interaction with the Coaches and/or athletes is a hindrance to valuable practice time. We all want the swimmers to succeed, and maximizing pool/practice time is critical to the growth of the athletes. Interested in helping? Love it! During practices where Junior Coaches are not present, having parents/supporters film on the ipad or running music is super helpful. Reach out to your swimmer's coach before training to see if they'd like the extra support. TEAM SUITS Each season, swimmers will be invoiced for the use of a new suit ordered specifically to fit their routine. Exciting! After the athlete's final event of the season, the swimsuit goes back into the suit library to be used for future routines by the athletes. As a swimmer advances in the sport, they will have multiple routines each season and rather than paying for multiple suits, they have a gorgeous library full of sparkles to choose from. So cool! Age Group Routine Suits: ~$150 USD per suit Intermediate & Novice Routine Suits: ~$100 USD per suit Age Group swimmers that would like to purchase suits for small routines may do so after speaking with their coach. Please check out the updated calendar by clicking the link below
Education WebinarsStay tuned for a few exciting and valuable webinars coming soon designed for our athletes 11+
Is your family willing to host a synchro coach short-term?
We are eager to welcome a new coach to the island, and want to make their transition as smooth and comfortable as possible. If you are willing to lend a vehicle or a room short-term, please reach out to Coach Alissa. Thank you! Please check out the important updates below:
Due to the Coconut Cup Swim Meet, this weekend's training will be modified for all groups Please see the schedule below:
Holiday Show Time!Saturday, Dec 9th: Pre-Show Practice Times
We need volunteers! Please help us make the show an incredible event for the athletes *All volunteers will be sent (1) Adult show ticket
CIASA News
CIASA Board of Directors
October 20th?! Time flies when you're having fun! Please check out the important updates below:
Our season calendar has been updated with a few important date changes; most importantly, the Jamaica Invitational has shifted to Feb 9-11 and CARIFTA Champs Mar 28-31 As always, please connect with your squad's Parent Rep or one of the coaches for any questions. Have a great Friday!
CIASA News Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association organizes events for all aquatic athletes in Cayman as well as coordinates national team events in partnership with World Aquatics, Panam Aquatics and The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee All CBAC members have CIASA membership included in their annual registration fee Want more info? Email [email protected] to join their mailing list  CIASA Awards Gala: Saturday, Oct 28th (Cayman Cabana) A night of celebration! Join to celebrate Cayman's National Representative and Developmental team athletes and contributers to aquatic sports in Cayman. There will be food, DJ, dancing and more Dress to impress and reserve your table by emailing Sarah at [email protected] Awards presented for swimmers of the year in Age Group 12U, Youth, Junior, Senior and Masters (2022-23 Season)
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CIASA AGM meeting will be held at Elmslie Memorial Church on November 7th from 6:45pm We are in week #3 of the season and off to a great start! Athletes have been going back to the basics, building strength, increasing conditioning and getting back into the swing of a new school year. We've officially started to integrate choreography into each training session which means that attendance is crucial to swimmers feeling successful. If your swimmer is unable to attend a training session, please send a message to their coach prior to training time. As a reminder, please schedule all appointments outside of training time - we want to maximize our time together! Check out the email below for important updates, info and reminders Your squad's Parent Rep is standing by ready to answer questions or clarify anything if needed in the squad WhatsApp chats-- thanks, Everyone! -Coaches Romina, Megan & Alissa
CBAC Team ApparelGet an early start on holiday shopping! If you'd like to order any CBAC team apparel/merchandise, please place your order by October 1st Remember, you need to fill out one form per item, per athlete. Any questions regarding merchandise can be directed to [email protected]  All CBAC swimmers receive a team shirt and swim cap with their registration fees. If you haven't picked up either item yet, please connect with your swimmer's coach
CIASA News Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association organizes events for all aquatic athletes in Cayman as well as coordinates national team events in partnership with World Aquatics, Panam Aquatics and The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee All CBAC members have CIASA membership included in their annual registration fee Want more info? Email [email protected] to join their mailing list CIASA Opening Festival: Saturday, Sept 30th (CIS ARC) Celebrating swimming, artistic swimming & open water swimming with guest speakers from the Alex Panton Foundation, tech talk with Coach Jacky, pizza, pool and land games Artistic Swimming National Team Info Meeting: Monday, Oct 2nd @ 7pm (via Zoom) For all athletes & parents that would like more information about the Artistic Swimming national team pathway and opportunities To register, click HERE CIASA Awards Night: Saturday, Oct 28th (Cayman Cabana) A night of celebration! Join for celebration, food, DJ, dancing and more Tickets purchased by emailing [email protected] Awards presented for swimmers of the year in Age Group 12U, Youth, Junior, Senior and Masters (2022-23 Season) Please look out for the nomination form for Volunteer of the Year  Click to Enlarge
Artistic Swimming Assistant Coach Novice, Intermediate & 12U Age Group Camana Bay Aquatic Club ‘CBAC’ is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Artistic Swimming Coach to join our coaching staff! CBAC (Aquatic Sports Cayman, Ltd.) was founded in 2010 with the goal of being the premier aquatic sports club in The Cayman Islands. The club found a lot of success and went through various stages of growth before joining forces with Caymanite Synchro in January 2018. Now, CBAC Artistic Swimming boasts being one of the Caribbean’s most successful programs with nearly 100 athletes, competitive and recreational athletes that have competed at various events locally and worldwide. Our rapidly expanding and evolving program is seeking to find coaches that are passionate about grassroots development of artistic swimming and thrive in a dynamic environment. We value flexibility and the ability to adapt with creative solutions; every situation holds an opportunity and our program has thrived with this mindset. Start Date: Fall 2023 (Date TBD) Salary: $30-40,000 CI Annually *Commensurate with experience and qualifications Benefits: Work Visa and associated costs, medical insurance, pension, phone & relocation assistance ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: On-deck coaching of Artistic programs as required by the Director of Artistic Swimming & assisting swim instructing for CBAC Swim School ARTISTIC SWIMMING COACHING
SWIM SCHOOL INSTRUCTING
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Interested? Let’s talk! Please send send your CV with a brief introduction email to [email protected]
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