Volunteering is a large part of the success of the Dolphins. Volunteer position sign-up will open Saturday, May 16 at 12:00 PM (Noon). Each family must fill a minimum of 35 volunteer points. The goal should be 40+ points for each family to ensure our meets run smoothly. Volunteers must be registered for at least 35 points BEFORE your swimmer(s) will be able to swim in a meet against another team.

HEAD PARENT

Full meet position - 10 points 

Keep assigned group of children together in designated area. Make sure swimmers are marked and get to the ready bench in time for their events. Remain with their swimmers until the end of the meet, and make sure swimmers clean up all trash and snacks before they leave.

READY BENCH

Full meet position - 10 points 

The Ready Bench Volunteer is near the starting blocks making sure the swimmers are in line and ready for their races. Swimmers can be easily distracted (especially the young ones), so it is important for the Ready Bench Volunteer to make sure the swimmers actually step up to the blocks when it is their turn to race.

CONCESSIONS (HOME MEETS ONLY)

Three shifts -  5 points per shift

Works with the Concessions Chair to help set up, sell concessions, and clean up the concession stand at the home meets.

LABEL RIBBONS

Only one shift that covers second half the meet - 5 points

Take the printed labels and affix them to the ribbons. The ribbons are then placed in piles and alphabetized by teams/swimmers.

HEAD TIMER (HOME MEETS ONLY)

Each shift covers half the meet (1st/2nd shift) - 5 points per shift

Ensure that all lanes have the correct number of timers at home meets, hand out stopwatches and that all timers have working stopwatches. During the meets, the Head Timer will make sure the timers know how to time and know how to record the swimmers time correctly. The Head Timer will run two extra stopwatches as back up for stopwatch failure.

TIMERS

Each shift covers half the meet (1st/2nd shift) - 5 points per shift

If you like to be close to the action, this job is for you. When the Meet Official sounds the starting tone, the timers start the stopwatches. When the swimmer touches the side of the pool, they stop the stopwatches and record the swimmers time. There will be three timers per lane.

HEAT RIBBONS

Each shift covers half the meet (1st/2nd shift) - 5 points per shift

Hand out heat ribbons to each swimmer after each heat/race. There are two volunteers for this position, one from each team. The volunteer will watch who comes in first through fourth place. Then one volunteer will hand out first and second place while the other hands out third and fourth place.

FLOATER

Each shift covers half the meet (1st/2nd shift) - 5 points per shift

This is a "Jack of all Trades" role that will fill in at positions as needed during the meet. (exception: stroke and turn judge)

MEET SET-UP AND CLEAN-UP (HOME MEETS ONLY)

Pre-Meet and Post-Meet position - 5 points per shift

Before home meets, arrive two hours before the meet starts and help arrange tables, chairs, umbrellas, tents, signs, lane lines, starting blocks and flags. After the meet, stay to make sure everything is in its place and clean. Strong volunteers are needed to lift heavy items.

RUNNER

Each shift covers half the meet (1st/2nd shift) - 5 points per shift

Retrieves the time sheets from the timers as they complete the sheet and turns the sheet into the Score Keeper. This volunteer also picks up the DQ slips from the Stroke and Turn Judges after each heat and takes the slips to the Meet Official and then the Score Keeper. It is a good idea to wear comfortable shoes since this job requires a lot of walking.

EVENT BOARD (HOME MEETS ONLY)

Each shift covers half the meet (1st/2nd shift) - 5 points per shift

Changes the event/heat numbers as directed by the Starter/Referee.

STROKE AND TURN JUDGE

Full meet position - 10 points 

Watch swimmers' strokes and turns for compliance to regulations. Requires minimal training and certification. Special attire is required (white collared shirt with navy shorts).