Volunteer Positions at each meet:

• Lead Timer - Your job is to start two stop watches at the beginning of each heat in case one of the lane timers' watches fails.  You are to watch the lane timers during the heat and if they raise their hand, you are to quickly get one of the already started backup stopwatches to them and take their failed stopwatch from them.

• Lane Timer - The timer uses both a stop watch and a button (plunger) to track a swimmer's time on the chance that the touchpad system fails (which can happen more often than you think!)  There are 2 timers assigned to each lane.

  • Timer Procedures

• Runner - The runner's job is to collect the timer sheets at the end of each heat or event, and take them to the swim console table (the table where they are running the computer for the meet).  You may also collect disqualification sheets from the officials and take them to the swim console table as well.

  • Runner Procedures

• Console Operator - Operate the computerized timing console to ensure the correct event and heat is being timed.  Save times at the end of each heat, and progress the timing system to the next heat or event.  Notify the starting official if you are not ready to begin the heat (i.e. if the proper heat isn't loaded onto the computer, etc.).

  • Console Operator Procedures

• Setup / Tear Down - All hands on deck are required for set up and tear down.  Show up before the meet to set up the timing system including plugging in touchpads, timing plungers, cables from the wall to the timing console, etc.  To tear down, you will dry and put away the timing system components.  Note that setup / tear down does not count toward the 4 volunteering assignments required throughout the season.

• Other volunteer assignments as necessary

To register as a volunteer :

1. click on the swimming event for which you want to volunteer in the event calendar.

2. click the link to register as a volunteer for that event

3. choose your volunteer position and submit

4. if you provided your email address, you will receive a reminder and calendar invite to add the volunteering position to your personal calendar if you choose to do so.