Welcome, CBSCers to Summer 2023!
Yesterday was an amazingly successful registration day! Thanks to the registration team, they make the day go seamlessly. Now we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief and summer can officially begin.
First, let’s give a big round of applause to each of you for being part of this fantastic volunteer-run community. Your dedication and support are what have made our club thrive for 105 summers. We are a group of members that pitch in and get our hands dirty when we need to, with a history to prove it.
Second, make sure to read the weekly eSeahorses as they always contain important event info, deadlines and club happenings.
As we start another epic summer together, we want to remind everyone to take care of our cherished CBSC, a place many of us consider a second home.
We’ve invested in our facilities so they can last for generations to come, and we want to keep them looking sparkly and nice. Let’s continue to keep the club looking as good as the first day the new pool opened. So please clean up after yourself, and your kids. Better yet, get your kids to do it! We’re all about teaching independence here. As a volunteer-run club, our strength lies in the collective efforts of YOU. Connect with Kerri at volunteer@cbswimclub.ca to join our volunteer list for upcoming opportunities.
Remember, this is our shared space—a place where we gather to (re)connect, and create lasting memories. Let’s continue to make CBSC a place to be proud of!
Kate Montgomerie, President
SWIMMING
Comp Swim
LAST chance to order Comp Swim t-shirt Sunday July 2nd at 8pm – follow the link in your welcome email – if you didn’t get your welcome email please let us know ASAP (compswim@cbswimclub.ca)
Tritons meet is July 8/9 if you want to attend you MUST sign up by July 2nd 12 noon – don’t miss your chance!!! Link for the sign up is also in your welcome email.
Stroke & Turn Officials Clinic: July 4
7:30pm at the Club
Please attend if you are a parent or volunteer interested in learning more about swim strokes, or want to work at the B Swim Meet on July 19.
It’s free of charge. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/NEsDwdoWknhNR7Jc8
B Swim Meet: July 19
Come join an amazing volunteer team and work as a Timer, Stroke & Turn Official, or help in another capacity. If interested, please email Janet Petras at jpetras@hotmail.com.
Volleyball
Come play volleyball with your friends and an amazing group of coaches at the beach volleyball courts, located by the CBSC tank. Lessons are beginning earlier this summer: first lesson at 9:15am and last lesson at 12:45pm. Contact the office if interested.
SAILING
Sail Past
This Sunday we will be saluting the start of summer on the water in CBSC fashion at the 5th Annual Sail Past! This is an opportunity for you to ride ANYTHING THAT FLOATS past the flagship anchored just beyond the swim tank. This fun event is open to everybody on anything (boats, paddle boards, kayaks, floaties) that floats!
- When: Sunday July 2, 2023 – beginning @ 17:00
- Where: Start out past the Swim Tank, cruise in past the flagship
See you on the water!
TENNIS
Welcome to Tennis!
Tuesday, July 4 6-8pm
Come meet and play with your CBSC tennis coaches on the courts. Great chance to get the rust off your rackets! Adults only.
EVENTS & INFO
Seahorse Welcome Picnic
Thursday, July 6 5:30-7:30pm at Alexandra Park
Mark your calendars for one of our first CBSC events of the summer – the Seahorse Welcome Picnic – bring your family and a picnic dinner to Alexandra Park and connect with coaches and members as we kick off summer with fun games, face painting, tattoos and more! A free event with a welcome from our President, and an introduction to our coaching teams. See you there!
PNO 2023 – Hollywood Theme
Come glam it up at Camp Alexandra in your best Hollywood inspired style.
July 15, 6pm doors open – Welcome drink available until 7pm
Snacks will be available and are included in the cost of the ticket.
Bar will accept cash and credit cards.
No BYOB.
We will have seating and tables.
If you missed out on tickets on Registration Day, check in at the office. Some tickets are still available.
Trophy Drop-off Dates
Here are the dates, times, and locations for you to drop off your engraved trophy this summer.
Drop-off Day #2 – Friday July 7 from 10:00 – 12:00 @ 12252 Gilley Street
Drop-off Day #3 – Friday July 14 from 1:00 – 3:00 @ 12292 Gilley Street
Drop off Day # 4 – Friday July 21 from 4:00 – 6:30 @ 12265 Gilley Street
Someone will be home at these times, so don’t worry about ringing the doorbell, just leave the trophy by the front door. If none of these dates/times work for you, please email us back to set something up. We will send out a reminder email before each drop off date about the location and time
As a reminder, Dogwood Engraving is a great local engraving option. Dogwood is located at: 15585 24 Ave.
Thanks again for taking care of your trophy!
Beach Fires
Since the spring, the Crescent Beach Fires Working Group have been tackling a growing number of beach fires in the area that have grown out of control and resulted in damage to our beach. An out-of-control beach fire can have dire consequences for our beautiful beach. With another dry summer coming up, please know that beach fires are banned. Keep the Fire Non-Emergency Number 604-543-6700 in your community contact info, so that you can report any fires you come across.
Wristbands
Don’t forget to wear your GREEN wristbands all summer long at events and lessons so we can spot our members and keep everyone safe.
Weekly eSeahorses will be sent out throughout the next 8 weeks, so make sure to read them for important updates and information. You can also follow us on IG (Instagram) @swmCBSC and FB @CrescentBeachSwimmingClub for posts (links below). Also, tag your own photos with #CBSC2023
Enjoy the first week, and welcome back!