Swimming is different from other team sports in that parents are needed to help run a swim meet. In fact, around 40 parents are needed each swim meet to help a meet run smoothly. All parents are expected to volunteer at both SAL and USA swim meets throughout the season.

Many of the volunteer positions are quick and easy to learn - and allows you to get the best view of the pool!

Announcer: Announce each of heat of swimmers by name and team (1 Position; Typically Home Meets only)

Timer: 2-3 Timers per Lane. Each team will be assigned the number of timers by lane. All timers should have two stopwatches that are started on the strobe light and stopped when any part of the swimmer's body touches the wall. One timer in each lane will have a clipboard and be responsible for recording all the times (don't forget to circle the middle time) and two timers will have plungers that are also pressed at the finish. (9-12 Positions PER Meet)

Head Timer: Monitor all lanes to determine when timing assistance is needed (maybe someone stopped their watch before the race finished) and stand in for lane timers when requested. (One Position Per Meet)

Deck Parent: Also known as Ready Bench. Review meet sheet and instruct swimmers to line up for events.

Finish Judge: Also known as Place Judge. Watch each race and record the order in which swimmers finish (1 Position Per Meet)

Runner: Travel around the pool deck to collect meet paperwork (Timing Slips, DQ Slips, Place Slips) and turn into the table (1 Position Per Meet)

Table Workers: TRAINING REQUIRED. Operate Meet Manager and Colorado Timing System. (2 Positions Per Meet for Home Meets)

Locker Room Monitor: Ensure only athletes enter the Locker Room; Direct Coaches and Spectators to appropriate restrooms (1 Position Per Meet; Home Meets Only)

Snack Stand: Set up and sell donated items at Snack Stand in Pool Lobby (2 Positions Per Meet; Home Meets Only)

Stroke & Turn Judge: TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE! Monitor swimmers in assigned lanes to ensure swimmers are completing strokes according to USA Swimming Rules. May disqualify swimmers for rule violations. Must wear official uniform (White Polo Shirt and Navy Blue Skirt/Shorts/Pants) (1-2 Positions Per Meet)

Starter/Ref: TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE! Calls swimmers onto blocks and gets them set before starting each race. May also need to monitor swimmers for false starts and/or stroke violations. Must wear official uniform (White Polo Shirt and Navy Blue Skirt/Shorts/Pants). (1 Position Per Meet; Home Meets Only)