Volunteers are a key element to the success of our Dolphin team. We ask every family to fulfill at least 2 full participation points. Positions which involve a shift change are half a point. Feel free to sign up for back to back half meet positions to earn a full point. Below is a short explanation of the available volunteer positions.
Scorekeeper will be responsible for keeping score during the meet. In our system, our volunteers keep score for the opposite team and vice versa. Scorekeepers use a calculator and check the scores after each race. We will provide training for anyone interested in scorekeeping.
Stroke and Touch/Turn judges watch swimmers during a race to ensure that strokes are legal and that touch at the ends of the pool are legal. This position requires the judge to have knowledge of correct competition stroke and touch rules.
Stroke and Touch/Turn judges watch swimmers during a race to ensure that strokes are legal and that touch at the ends of the pool are legal. This position requires the judge to have knowledge of correct competition stroke and touch rules.
Timers have a front row seat at the edge of the pool. They use our automated timing system to record swimmer times. Information is immediately sent to our timing system, and no written timing is necessary. Timers must stay until the end of the meet.
There are 6 place judges during a meet. These judges watch the finish of the race and award place ribbons. The ultimate responsibility for awarding finishes remains with the place judges and any disputes must be settled by the judges with the support of the Meet Director. We use a top to bottom system where the first place judge makes the decision on first place. Second place judge awards second place and so on in succession. Place judges need to have keen eyesight and be able to stand during the entire meet.
Ready Bench Parents help to get kids lined up in the appropriate lanes for each event based on the heat sheets provided by the coach. This is a key position for keeping the meets moving on time. It is fast paced and requires you to keep the kids in line and attentive for their turn to swim.
At home meets, the hospitality volunteer assists the hospitality chair on setting up signs for the meet, handing out volunteer aprons, and answering questions our guests may have. During the meet, hand out waters to all volunteers.
