VOLUNTEERISM REQUIRMENTS
Because Pool Sharks is a volunteer organization, we ask that all families volunteer at home
meets.   

Volunteer Jobs include, but are not limited to:

  • Setup- usually done at 5:30 am the day of the meet- getting tables and lanes ready
    for the meet.

  • Concessions- concession shifts run either 6:30 am till 9, and 9 am till noon. All home
    dual meets have a concession stand.  The Concession Stand will be organized by
    Bonnie Dederich, please contact her to offer assistance.

  • Announcing-

  • Timers- stand at the lanes and time- usually for the entire meet.

  • Officials-class is required to learn this role.

  • Deck Runners- pick up cards from timers, pass out heat ribbons.

  • Clerk of Course (Staging)-yell very loudly to get kids in lanes and organized before
    their race.

  • Hy-Tek- entering data into the computer of swimmers times.

  • Tear Down/Clean Up- at the end of the meet. Usually most of the families pitch in
    and help. Meets are usually over by 12:00 Noon.

  • Meet Set Up (fill out cards, put on heat board, etc)- done the night before.

  • Ribbon Distribution- Organizing ribbons for our time and the opposing team, after
    scores are entered.

  • ScoreKeeper-

  • Official- If interested in becoming an official please contact Bill Butler for class times
    and requirement information.
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE:  

  • IT TAKES 250 MAN HOURS TO RUN A MEET...In order to run a successful home
    meet,  all participating swimmer families need to volunteer an average of 12
    hours throughout the swim season.  Please remember this is a volunteer
    organization and without your cooperation other families will ultimately have
    to cover for your non-participation. Sign-up sheets are posted at the out-door
    pool.  Training will be provided!

  • Swimmers and parents are asked to assist in cleaning up their areas prior to
    departure from home and away meets.  

  • Parents please remember that you are responsible for your children's
    behavior at all meets (CODE OF CONDUCT).  Please periodically monitor and
    find out what your child/children are doing when they are not swimming -
    Thanks!
PARENT VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SCHEDULES
JUNE 11TH
JUNE 28TH
JULY 12TH
JULY 19TH