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Lexington Woods Swim Team is run by
volunteers. Without
parent volunteers, we could not have a team. Each meet is divided
into two shifts, and the announcer lets parents know of the shift
change. Parents are
required to work at least 4 shifts, plus the mock meet and
Divisionals, during the season. Even this is not enough. We encourage parents to
work at every meet if at all possible, and to be available to
“sub” for short periods, as needed, to allow volunteers
who are away from the pool area (concessions, age group parents,
etc.) to watch their own children swim. Other family members (older
teenagers, grandparents, etc.) or family friends can substitute for
parents as well, as long as they are responsible and do their
shift.
Volunteer positions
include:
Concessions
- Two people per shift work with the
Board Member in the Concession Stand selling food ranging from
breakfast and lunch items to candy, soda and snacks. Volunteers will take orders,
money and serve the guests.
Crowd Control
– This person uses the bull horn
to call swimmers to their events at the appropriate time. One
person is needed per shift. Four Age Group Controllers aid
this position.
Age Group Parent - One person per age group, are responsible
for writing the event numbers on the back of the hand of the
swimmers. Other
responsibilities includes keeping an eyes on swimmers, finding
missing swimmers prior to their events, putting on caps, finding
goggles, and taking to Crowd Controller when their events are
called. When all swimmers are assembled, they are taken to the
"ready bench". One
parent is needed for each age group: 6 and under, 7-8 years, 9-10
years, 11-12 years, and 13-18. (This is a great job for parents
with younger non-swimmers, because they can have their children
with them for this job.)
Timer - Timers are responsible
for timing the swimmers, using stopwatches provided by the team.
Each lane of the pool has 3 timers. Using the stopwatch, timers start
at the light (There is a light and sound at the start.), and stop
when the swimmer touches the wall. The timer then reports the time
to the scribe. This
position offers a great poolside view of the race, and an
opportunity to work with others and cheer on the swimmers. Two
shifts per meet. Chief
Timer - Maintains order with timers by calling to attention,
starting 2 or more backup watches and rescuing distracted
timers. Position
gives great poolside viewing. This position is for experienced
timers.
Scribe - The scribe is seated behind the timers and records
the times of the three timers on a sheet. This job has less pressure than
timing, offers seating and great poolside viewing.
Runner - A person, 1 per shift, who distributes all paper
work to the scribes and officials, collects the papers from the
scribes and carries them to the computer people in an
air-conditioned room away from the pool. This is done in a very
timely manner (Running!).
Ribbon Writer
– 1 Person per shift, they will
place labels on the ribbons for our team only. This is normally done inside
where there is air-conditioning.
Ready Bench
– 1 person per shift, this person is at the ready bench
lining up the heats and lanes of the swimmers.
Officials
- Requirements are met by attending a
class, taking and passing a test. Those who pass are certified to
stand on deck and judge the swimmers stokes and turns, and later,
start races. They have the power to make or break a swimmer and the
race. If interested,
see Rich Stowell immediately, classes are being offered at this
time. Because of the
time required by officials with taking the classes, and how
important the job is, our team gives one free registration to those
who become certified and officiate for our team.
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