What are the jobs that you can volunteer for at a swim meet?

1.     Timer – timing at NAC sponsored meets; you have the best view in town!

2.     Runner – taking timer sheets to the computer operators

3.     Consignment – selling swim apparel, goggles, towels, t-shirts, and other miscellaneous items that swimmers need    

4.     Timing System – learn how to work the timing system; it’s a sit down job on the “dry” side of the pool (usually)

5.     Announcer – announce start of events and call swimmers to the blocks. You can sit and stay dry with this job. 

6.     Meet Director – coordination of the activities surrounding the NAC sponsored meets;  this is a bit more time consuming both pre- and post-meet;  Usually “dry” side of the pool and you get to meet lots of people from the other teams

7.     Official – officials work on both the “dry” side and the “wet” side of the pool

a.     Administrative Official (AO) – verifies times and the resulting process; “dry” side of the pool

b.     Stroke and Turn – watches the swimmers for accuracy in the water during the actual swimming of an event;  disqualifies those individuals that are not “legal”

c.     Starter – starts each event; watches for false starts at the beginning of each event

d.     Deck Referee – keeps the meet on schedule (as much as possible); lets the Starter know that all swimmers are ready and accounted for prior to the start of each event; verifies disqualifications with Stroke &Turn and Chief Judge

e.     Chief Judge – assists the Deck Referee in discussing disqualifications with swimmers and coaches

f.      Meet Referee – responsible for setting the deck with the appropriate number of Officials; assists in various positions; handles any concerns from coaches, swimmers, parents, etc.

NOTE:  To become an official, an individual must take a written test(s) based on the position that they would like to fill as well as working as an Apprentice in the desired position.  As an Apprentice, you will be assigned to another Official in the position;  This occurs for 6 sessions – 3-4 when you observe and 2-3 when you are being observed.