The CARA program was created and designed to be a program for the non-ranked, non-sanctioned participant and focuses on the recreational aspect of swimming teams.  Competition does have its place in the program however it must be emphasized that the competitive nature is of secondary importance. The primary objective is the development of skills and sportsmanship, while encouraging all participants to do their best and assuring each swimmer experiences some degree of success.

About

CARA Swim is now utilizing Swimtopia for swim meet and team management starting in the Fall 2024 Season! Check out the website here or contact your local agency for more information:

  • Apex Parks and Recreation District: Kristi Marosy, kristim@apexprd.org

  • City & County of Broomfield: Dawn Rachjaibun, drachjaibun@broomfield.org

  • City of Aurora Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces: Bailey Hagen, bhagen@auroragov.org

  • City of Brighton: Jayna St. John, jstjohn@brightonco.gov

  • City of Englewood Parks, Recreation & Library: Brenna Le Blanc, bleblanc@englewoodco.gov

  • City of Lakewood Department of Community Resources: Sarah Yost, SarYos@lakewood.org

  • City of Longmont: Izzy Neves, izzy.neves@longmontcolorado.gov

  • City of Thornton: Toni Barritt, toni.barritt@thorntonCO.gov

  • Foothills Park & Recreation District: Kelly Burggraaf, kburggraaf@fhprd.org

  • Highlands Ranch Community Association: Kerri McGrath, kerri.mcgrath@hrcaonline.org

  • Town of Berthoud Parks & Recreation: Luke Diede, ldiede@berthoud.org

  • Town of Parker: Nateal Wiepert, nwiepert@parkerco.gov

  • Town of Windsor - Parks, Recreation & Culture: Ethan Ragatz, eragatz@windsorgov.com

  • Ages:  8-18
  • Gender: Coed 
  • Level of Play: Recreational 
  • Rules:  CARA Swim Rules (updated 2023)
  • Schedule:  Winter, Summer & Fall Seasons

Current Season

 

  • Length: May-September 
  • Meets:  See Schedule
  • Practice: Up to each individual agency

 

Registration

 

HostsVirtual OnlyIn-Person OnlyVirtual & In Person
Host 0 in-person meets$3.50 / Swimmer$4.00 / Swimmer$4.50 / Swimmer
Host 1-2 in-person meets$3.50 / Swimmer$3.50 / Swimmer$4.00 / Swimmer
Hosts 3+ in-person meets$3.50 / Swimmer$3.00 / Swimmer$3.50 / Swimmer