2024 Seven Locks Swim Team - Parent Volunteer Roles

Parents, we can't wait for another AMAZING season with the BEST community in MCSL! 

There is something so special about this team, our families, and most importantly OUR KIDS!!  The smiles, the cheers, the team spirit, and the friendships made... makes all volunteer efforts worth it!  However, this season can't happen without YOU, so THANK YOU for VOLUNTEERING!  Below you will find a brief description of the volunteer requirements, and positions that are available!  

 

It is expected that EVERY FAMILY VOLUNTEERS!!!!

We kindly ask EACH PARENT to volunteer (at least) twice every summer!  This can be done in a variety of ways:

  •  Does mom like being a timer?  Then Mom should be a timer for at least 2 swim meets (A or B). 

  • Does Dad like to do behind the scenes work?  Then Dad can sign up to help set-up and clean-up before and after the meets (moving chairs, tables, speakers, tents, etc.) 

There are plenty of ways to volunteer, so it will be easy to find something for everyone.   Below is a complete list of ways you can volunteer this season.  Please see the "Volunteer Links" tab (above) on the Swim and Dive Team Page for links to weekly signup geniuses!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

WEEKLY Meet Volunteer Needs:  NO TRAINING NEEDED (or on-site training provided)

  • Set-up Crew for HOME Meets
    • 4-5 parents
    • arrive 30 min before warm-ups begin
    • set-up tents, clerk of course, and the Announcer's and Meet Management/Ribbons Table
  • Timers
    • 10-14 volunteers PER Meet 
    • we have 3 timers per lane (volunteers from each team in every lane)
    • we have 1 head timer per meet
    • 6-8 lanes are used depending on the meet (A vs B)
  • Runners
    • 1-2 volunteers to bring timer sheets over to the Meet Manager's Table during meets (teens who need SSL hours can help with this!)
  • ​Clerk of Course
    • ​2 volunteers who line-up swimmers into their correct heats and lanes prior to their event
  • Ribbon Writers/Awards
    • 1-2 volunteers who attach stickers to meet ribbons
  • Take-down Crew for HOME Meets
    • 4-5 parents who help clean-up and get the pool back in working order when the meets are over
    • immediately after end of meet
  • ​Concessions Table (HOME MEETS ONLY)
    • ​3-4 volunteers to cook burgers, hotdogs, and manage sales of our concessions table during A Meets and B Meets

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Weekly Meet Volunteer Opportunities: PRIOR TRAINING REQUIRED

  • Automation:  (2 per meet) to assist with verifying and inputting results of the meet
  • Officials: (2-3 provided per meet) 
    • Stroke and Turn (2 needed per meet)
    • Starter (1 per meet)
    • Deck Ref (1 per meet)
  • ​Links to become certified as an official: https://mcsl.org/officials/
  • Questions?  Reach out to Kelly Opipari our Officials Chair: kellyopipari@gmail.com

 

Spirit/Team Support

  • Pep Rallies!
    • Our amazing Pep Rally Coordinator (Kit Leininger) will set up weekly Sign-up Geniuses for our Pep Rallies
    • Each weekly Pep Rally is hosted by an AGE GROUP- this means that age group's families are responsible for helping serve and provide some food, desserts, drinks, and treats for the Pep Rally
    • MAIN DISHES - will be provided by LEDO's Compliments of the Swim Team!
  • Talent Show!
    • Date: July 12th 
    • Time: After the evening Pep Rally
    • Need 1-2 parents to help organize and run a simple, but fun Talent Show
  • Photographer!
    • Everyone can help, but we'd love to have a team photographer
    • Interested?  Reach out to Erin Berger: emberger.crna@gmail.com
  • Banquet!
    • 3-4 Volunteers Needed to help Erin Berger set-up Pinstripes before the Banquet

 

THANK YOU FAMILIES!! 

WE CAN'T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU! 

LET'S MAKE IT ANOTHER EPIC SEASON! 

GO SHARKS!!!!!