MUSAC Volunteer Requirement 2022/23

MUSAC is a membership-operated club. It is through the volunteer efforts of our swimmers and their families that MUSAC is able to function. We encourage family participation to reduce program costs and ensure the successful operation of the club. MUSAC accomplishes this goal through a credit-based volunteer program. When members work together as a team more can be accomplished.

MUSAC will require one person from a family group to obtain/upgrade an officials role. We have taken this position because the club urgently requires officials. Because of the pandemic, clubs were not able to host swim meets, and therefore unable to provide evaluations for officials. As a result, officials are needed more than ever, especially for swimmers, so that they can obtain the proper correction required to grow as a swimmer.

Families of Sharks will be required to complete a Level I course as part of their volunteer points. Families of Development, Advanced, Junior Provincials, and Senior Elite will be expected to demonstrate working towards obtaining Level II (or higher).

The fee structure and required volunteer points are assigned to each swimmer based on their swim program. The points are calculated to match the opportunities to volunteer within the swimmer’s level. Every point earned by volunteering equals 1 credit toward the swimmer’s maximum point fee. No credits are given over and above the number of assigned points.  Required Group points click here.

There is a $1 value for each volunteer point, and this is charged at the time of registration. Once your point maximum has been reached your volunteering commitment has been completed and your family account will be credited, or credit card refunded. All volunteer points must be completed to receive a refund.

As part of the September registration, each family has the opportunity to sign up for administration and support duties. Requests for participation for swim meets will come before each individual meet. For duties at MUSAC-hosted swim meets, sign-up will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Families who volunteer beforehand must still sign-in with the meet manager/designated official representative prior to the start of the session. MUSAC swimmers not participating in specific swim meets who volunteer their time to aid in the meet’s organization will also be credited points.  All volunteer accounts will be tracked through each family’s online account.  It is each family’s responsibility to record their volunteer service in case a secondary submission is required. 

This is not meant to be punitive, and we encourage any parent to contact either the MUSAC Board or Coach Heather if they have an obstacle to meeting these requirements. 

Swim Meet Management points click here

Calculation of Points & Fees

Credits and refunds will be applied and reconciled at the end of each session. Credits in excess of the annual amounts do not carry over to the next season. This fee is revenue neutral should the family point commitments be met. The fee will be treated like a uniform deposit set on each family's account at the time of registration.   Non-competitive swimmers also need to earn volunteer points for each swimmer participating in the program.  

Group Participation Points Required Fees

*There is no additional increase in volunteer fees if a swimmer advances to a higher level group throughout the season

*Volunteer fees are paid in full at the time of registration and refunded immediately upon competition of the  FULL-point commitment. It is not prorated. 

*The swimmer with the largest amount of points is taken at 100%.  50% volunteer fees then apply to additional family members.  E.g. Swimmer 1 (Performance Group) 400 points, Swimmer 2 (Advanced) 300 points, Swimmer 3 (Sharks) 100 points= 400 + 150 + 50= 600 points in total. 

MUSAC Participation Commitment Program Job Descriptions

 General Team Support:

Swim Meet Management.  Please see below*.

General Fundraising Coordination

General Helpers List: To be contacted by event coordinators for help and assistance on club projects.  25 pts per task awarded. 

*Please note that MUSAC no longer offers volunteer points for volunteering at a meet not held by MUSAC, however volunteer points will be given for undertaking clinics, and completion of deck evaluations up to the point value of the job held e.g. Timers clinic - 25 points, 2x Deck Evaluations- 25 points. Turns Clinic - 50 points, 2x Deck Evaluations - 50 points.  To obtain experience and deck evaluations it is strongly suggested that Officials volunteer at away meets as well as home meets*.