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!