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We're barreling towards the end of the season, and we have a lot of exciting news we want to keep you up to date on. 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:
Please see the info below from our apparel committee for CBAC These items are all optional, so no pressure to order However, we will not be doing another apparel order until the Fall and those items would be arriving around the school break for December. Questions should be directed to [email protected] Dear CBAC families, We have some new and exciting team gear available. These special-order items are optional for families. Please fill out one form per swimmer per item you wish order. To ensure the merchandise arrive before next season, all orders and payment are due on Monday, June 5th. Thank you, Jody & Susannah CBAC Apparel Committee
Hello CBAC Synchro Families,
What a weekend! Congrats to all athletes that participated in the Worldwide Invitational 2023 in Coral Springs, Florida. A lot of fantastic swims, team bonding, loud cheering and hardware proved this weekend to be one for the books. To top it off, the TEAM HIGH POINT TROPHY! You know what this means... Join us poolside on Friday, May 26th at 5:00pm for the "Big Push"-- all swimmers that attended WWI please bring their medals/ribbons. Our friend, Seaford Russell, from the Cayman Compass will be there to take some photos **Friday squads will have normal training afterward Please mark your calendars for the following dates/events to wrap up our season:
Special Shoutout to Exciting news from our CBAC Swim Team:
Hello, Everyone
We're on the final countdown to Coral Springs! Please use the resources (buttons) above as we prep for the upcoming Worldwide Invitational
Final Numbers Form: DUE FRIDAY, MAY 12TH Click here: https://forms.gle/F9ByphiRL2RCoHet5forms.gle/F9ByphiRL2RCoHet5 This form is for each FAMILY to fill out so that we have final numbers for the competition. We know traveling, eating and cheering as a large group is a unique experience for some, but this is a huge part of our team's culture. So many memories will be made! The KYD $300 deposit for WWI 2023 was calculated based on transportation and meals for each swimmer assuming each athlete is traveling with one parent. If additional travelers are being added, there will be additional charges for airport transfers and meals such that you may receive additional bills after WWI. Conversely, if your bill is less than $300 after WWI, you will receive a credit to your account. Final bills will be calculated (by our volunteer accounting team) based on actual costs and transportation needs of your family. As a reminder, everyone will also receive an invoice including fees for (1) costume suits, (2) any CBAC travel tanks or jackets ordered and (3) WWI fees for 2022. If you have any questions regarding invoicing, please reach out to our volunteer accounting team ([email protected]) or our meet accounting volunteer, Erin Galatopoulos ([email protected]) Click here: https://forms.gle/F9ByphiRL2RCoHet5forms.gle/F9ByphiRL2RCoHet5 As we head into the week, please see updates below for important info
SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH -- FIGURES COMP In Artistic Swimming (synchro), figures account for 50% of the total score for all swimmers in the U15 Categories -- they are a big part of the sport! On Saturday we will have judges poolside to give swimmers the experience of performing figures in a competitive setting Please see the schedule below for when your swimmer needs to be at the pool for warm-up/judging*  Swimmers must wear a black/dark swimsuit and white cap** The figures meet is mandatory for all swimmers headed to the Worldwide Invite and CARIFTA *If your swimmer needs an early or late draw (beginning or end of time slot) please notify the coaches before Saturday **Black suits and white caps are available for purchase in various sizes at Divers World or Divers Supply For a list of figures, please see the documents below-- you can also find all of the figures names at CBAC.ky under Programs --> Artistic Swimming --> Rules & Resources
Age Group 12U & Youth (13-15) are also located on CBAC site or WAQ website COMPETITION/SHOW SUITS Team routine suit sizing will be done this week (March 6-11) for all swimmers in AquaSprites/Yellow/Orange/Blue/Sapphire squads These suits will be worn in the Routine Caymanite Invite in May (more details to come) as well as the WorldWide Invitational and in the June Show (June 10th) If you would like to volunteer for decorating/organizing the costume suits, please feel free to join this WhatsApp group for more info: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LViKtki8XeS5Mn7FjbnGAg WORLDWIDE INVITATIONAL (Coral Springs) PLANNING COMMITTEE Do you want to help plan the travel meet to Coral Springs? Awesome. We will be holding a planning meeting on Monday (March 6th) @ 4:45pm (Cafe Del Sol) -- if you would like to help with planning, please join the WhatsApp chat here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ELt0Z8K6WWS700IVnbE7su CBAC Shirts, Caps & Swimsuits
CBAC Team Shirts & Blue Caps were distributed on Saturday poolside If your swimmer was not at training and needs either of those items, please collect on March 11th Need a CBAC team suit? Please connect with Susannah Sweetman ([email protected]) for sizing/ordering info **All swimmers headed to the Worldwide Invite (Coral Springs, FL) will need a CBAC suit for the competition It's almost Show Time!
Please read the email below for information regarding the show and end of year updates. Weekend Practice Info-- note the location change! (due to the swim meet taking place at Camana Bay)
Teal Team 5-7pm Open Pool 4:30-7pm (any routines that would like extra music time)
AquaSprites 10:15-11am Yellow 11-12:30pm Blue 12:30-2pm Preseason Squads 2-4pm (Sapphire, Purple, Gold, Aqua)
1:30-3:30pm Blue, Preseason & Teal Saturday, December 10th-- the Big Show! If you have not already purchased your tickets to the show, please visit EventPro.ky -- spread the word! Matinee Show @ 3:30pm Performances by All Squads Evening Show @ 6:30pm Performances by Blue Team, Sapphire, Purple, Gold, Aqua & Teal Teams This year's show is going to be bigger than ever! 🐤 Chuck-A-Duck 📷 Photo Booth ✂️ Handmade Crafts (Made by the Team ) 🍧 SnoCones 🍷 Cayman Spirits Company 🍔 Burger Shack Show Day Reminders:
In addition, apologies for the delay on the invoices for the May 2022 WWI event in Coral Springs as these will be sent shortly. Mon, Jan 9th: Normal Practice Resumes For swimmers who age up into new teams, schedule information and team expectations will be sent out January 13-15: CARIFTA & Jr National Team Selection. Keep stretching! Hi Everyone! Please read the email below for important team updates and upcoming event info Special Note: *Thursday AquaSprites ASA will go ahead at the pool -- 3:00-3:45pm *No Synchro Oct 18th-22nd (MidTerm Break) -- Teal Team check with Coach Romina re: training schedule over break *All swimmers will be required to have a plain, black swimsuit for STAR Testing & the Holiday Show -- if you would like to order one with the team, please fill out this form no later than Monday, Oct 17th: https://forms.gle/RRNySTAM7eFK5ybNA *Looking for a CBAC team suit? These are only required for swimmers that travel for competition, but are encouraged for all -- these are great suits! Please contact Susannah Sweetman to order a suit (322-2075) Sponsorships: Know a company or family who might sponsor Caymanite Synchro to fund scholarships for teammates? Contact Erin Galatopoulos by WhatsApp at 926-0770 WorldWide Invitational 2022 Invoices will be circulated this week -- please transfer funds to Coach Alissa by Oct 30 Bingo Fundraiser Night! When: Wednesday, Oct 26th @ 7pm Where: Hard Rock Cafe Who: All ages welcome! Price: $25 for 5 bingo cards Why: Support our National Team athletes! RSVP: To reserve seats/tables or to donate a prize to the event, please email [email protected] Halloween Party When: Saturday, Oct 29th @ 4-6pm Where: Camana Bay Pool Who: Friends & Family are all welcome! Price: $25 per child/swimmer Pizza, popcorn, water-proof facepainting, pool party, costume contest... going to be a blast! Swimmers 11+ will be invited to stay for a "Float In Movie" at 6:30pm Coffee Cart Kick-Off Who hasn't wanted a coffee or cold drink when sitting at the pool on a Saturday? Starting Nov 5th from 8-11am, we are kicking off the Synchro Coffee Cart -- coffee, cold drinks, baked goods -- all for sale to support CBAC Synchro Blue Team will be running the first Coffee Cart-- please connect with Team Parents Stacey & Anita for your coffee time slot, baking talents, etc. Pirates Landing & Water Performance Swimmers in our older training groups will be featured in the Pirates Week Festival -- come cheer them on! *Note that all training groups will be cancelled on Nov 12th so that the team can come support the swimmers When: Saturday, Nov 12th @ 2:30pm Where: George Town Harbour Come as you are or dressed as a pirate-- excited to have Cayman's biggest festival back in full force! Gold, Aqua, 12U, Purple, Teal must register via iClassPro to confirm participation in the Pirates week show -- click HERE (Show Sign-Up) STAR Testing When: Saturday, Nov 19th Level 1 - 10:00am-11:00am Level 2 & 3 - 11:00am Level 4 & 5 - 12:30pm Who: AquaSprites (2nd Year), Yellow & Blue Teams **If your swimmer is new to AquaSprites and would like to do STAR Testing, please check in with coaches before registering Judges: Teal & Aqua Team Members + Judges To register, please use your iClassPro account: https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/camanabayaquaticclub/booking STAR Testing Certifications List Visit the CBAC website for a list of Levels 1-5 Skills There will be no regular AquaSprites class on Nov 19th Holiday Show When: Saturday, December 10th Who: All swimmers! *AquaSprites will need to attend Saturdays as well as midday to participate in the show Finale Routine Rehearsal: December 4th -- must attend this rehearsal to participate in the finale routine (final number) Tickets will go on sale in November If you would like to volunteer to help make the show amazing, our next parent planning committee meeting is on Thursday, Oct 27th @ 7:30pm via Zoom -- please join us! (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6097650875?pwd=NnMyYUdKU0N6V1VEdDhkNjhSZmlTQT09) Big huge shout out to Aureum Re, the first ever corporate sponsor of the Caymanite Holiday Synchro Show!!! We Aureum Re. Discover the difference. Aureum Re specializes in the reinsurance of fixed and indexed annuities. Artistic Swimming Coaches Camana Bay Aquatic Club [email protected] | 325-7905 [email protected] | 525-1231 Website: www.CBAC.ky For easy access, here are the links referenced in the update below Hi Everyone! First off, a HUGE congrats to all of the athletes that participated in The 2021 Caymanite Invite-- we are so proud of you! This is the third year of hosting the Caymanite Invite and the first competition for most of our team. Each year we learn more, build confidence and create plans to make the next one "bigger and better". Second, massive "thanks" to everyone who made the event possible:
Next up, OUR ANNUAL SUMMER SHOW! We know that several families had their summer plans changed by the recent British Airways flight changes. Please confirm your swimmers' attendance (yes or no) for the summer show and rehearsal: Click HERE to fill out the form
SUMMER FAMILY BEACH BBQ Sunday, June 27 @ SMB Public Beach Cabanas 2:00pm- 5:00pm Sign-Up for Contribution HERE Please feel free to bring the whole family to enjoy a day at the beach and celebrate a fun season!
SUMMER SKILLWORK SESSIONS Stay tuned for schedule-- some midweek sessions will be offered for the month of July for skillwork We will have a training break from July 21-27th "SYNCH UP" NEW SWIMMER COURSE We will open up for new swimmer Intro courses in August this summer-- if you know of a swimmer that has been dying to join, please feel free to pass on contact info and more info will be available in the coming weeks. Darkness to Light Training
Darkness to Light training is being offered for a limited time through CIASA (CI Aquatic Sports Association) -- please take advantage of this opportunity! Info from CIASA Secretary can be found below: Darkness to Light is currently offering their 'Stewards of Children' online training for free for a limited time only. This training helps adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Our federation is committed to the DCFS campaign to educate our volunteers, officials and staff and we would ask that you register for this training, complete it and have your certificate as proof of training. To register online with Darkness to Light, please use the following link. https://d2l.csod.com/selfreg/register.aspx?c=d2l Once your account has been created, add the 'Stewards of Children' course to your cart. At check-out use the code "Theology" to receive the training for free. Please register now to take advantage of this promotion. Kind regards Chilian Wong-Ellison CIASA Secretary Tomorrow is the day!
Looking forward to an awesome event to celebrate the end of the year and this awesome team of young athletes. Due to the large number of swimmers that missed rehearsals this week (great timing for a virus to make the rounds...), I've adjusted the afternoon call times so that we can run additional practice/warm-up for the routines. We want everyone feeling confident for the show! PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY-- SWIMMERS SHOULD BE READY TO SWIM AT THE TIMES LISTED 10:30am-11:15am AquaSprites Rehearsal 11:15am-12:15pm Yellow, Orange, Maroon, Gold Rehearsal 3:15pm TEAL Warm-Up 3:45pm AQUA Warm-Up 4:20pm SILVER Warm-Up 5:00pm FULL Finale Rehearsal **ALL GROUPS 5:30pm TEAM PHOTO WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS!!! Sign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1181H4_YZzB734DlMsGXA8fv2mra45rpijqatFwjG_w0/edit?usp=sharing The goal is to share the load so that parents can all enjoy the show rather than expecting some to carry the whole weight Should my swimmer come dressed in their costume suit? Swimmers can wear normal practice suits for the warm-up/rehearsal then change into their costume suits for the team photo Can my swimmer borrow a noseclip? Please bring any spare noseclips to lend to friends!! In October, we shipped 300 noseclips via FedEx and they are lost in the customs shuffle-- we will have them for sale immediately after they clear, but we don't have many spares for the show. What cap will my swimmer need? Swimmers will get caps to borrow for the show -- holiday themed! :) They must be returned at the end of the show... If your swimmer has a cap from last year (I know there are a couple out there) please bring it so that everyone has a fancy cap What is seating going to be like? We have rented risers (stadium-style seating), plastic chairs and cafe tables-- if you'd like to bring your own chair, you absolutely can, but it's not necessary Is there food/drink available for purchase? Both the lobby bar restaurant and pool restaurant will be open -- please support our hosts and feel free to purchase from either location or one of the servers. Where can I find livestream info? Livestream will be found on the team Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/caymanitesynchro Recording of the show will be available for download as well as drone photos and event photographer photos. Hi Everyone!
We are counting down until our virtual meet with Jamaica and routines are getting cleaned up-- exciting! Just a reminder of the schedule: Saturday, Nov 21 9:30am Lap Warm-Up 10:00am 12U Figure Warm-Up 10:30am 12U Figure Competition ..... (13-15 Figures & JR Elements to follow) 1:00pm Solo Warm-Up 1:30pm Solo Competition ... (Duet Competition & Team Exhibition to follow) 3:00pm Awards **this timeline might change due to weather, technical issues (yay, zoom!), etc. Gelling: All swimmers should either have their hair gelled or in tight braids pinned up into a bun. Since it's been a while since our last gelling adventure, here's a helpful resource to refresh: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fa-dwAQip5qSlDkPhCXoUL-cd08TS8gQYzK-jruPABc/edit?usp=sharing **Please visit the store this week/weekend to make sure that you have all of the necessary supplies Some of the swimmers have suggested gelling as a group to make the process go quicker-- awesome idea! They should plan to arrive at the pool with gelled hair DRY with headpiece in Competition Suits: All swimmers will need to have BLACK SUIT and WHITE CAP for Figures in the morning-- COSTUME SUITS for routines Competition suit sizing will be done this week before practices on Wednesday and Friday: Juniors: WEDNESDAY @ 4:45-5:45 at my house with Coach Hannah 12U/13-15: FRIDAY @ 3:30-4:15pm at my house Make-Up: I have told the swimmers that they can wear whatever make-up they choose for the meet-- as long as they match their routine partner :) Some tips--
No Goggles for Routines Unless there is a medical excuse, all swimmers will be swimming routines without goggles-- we will start doing run-throughs without goggles this week, but not for the full practice. Please ask your swimmer to ensure they have contact cases to store lenses in if they take them out, eye drops to minimize irritation and anything else that will prep them for success. |
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