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๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ Welcome to Our Volunteer Page!

Amazing Families Make Blue Crush Amazing!

Hello Blue Crush Families!

We're thrilled to have you as part of our community! As a volunteer-run organization, we rely on the amazing support of our families to keep everything running smoothly. To help us achieve this, we ask each family to contribute between 10 and 30 volunteer hours per year. If you join us mid-year, your hours will be adjusted accordingly.


๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ How Volunteer Hours Work

๐Ÿค Who Can Help?

These hours can be fulfilled by athletes, family members, or friends! Grandparents, siblings, and close family friends can all pitch in to help your family meet the requirement.

๐ŸŽ“ Scholarship Recipients

For those receiving club scholarships, a minimum of 35 volunteer hours per year is required.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Unmet Hours Policy

Any hours not completed by July 31st will be billed in August at $25 per hour. To ensure you receive credit, please submit your hours monthly using our online form under the Parent Info/Volunteer hours form tab.

๐Ÿ’ก Important Note

This volunteer commitment is separate from our fundraising obligations. Remember, these are minimum requirements - any extra time you contribute greatly benefits Blue Crush!


๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Swimming Volunteer Hours

Swimming season runs from September through July (we use 10 months to calculate prorated hours)

Squad Yearly Obligation Prorated Monthly Hours
Learners 10 0.5
Dreamers 15 1.5
Planners 20 2
Achievers #1 25 2.5
Achievers #2 30 3
Performance 30 3

๐Ÿคฝโ€โ™€๏ธ Water Polo Volunteer Hours

Water polo season runs from February to July

Group Yearly Obligation Prorated Monthly Hours
10U/12U 10 1.5
14U 20 3
High School 30 5

๐Ÿ“ How to Submit Your Hours

๐Ÿ“… Monthly Submission Required

Submit your volunteer hours monthly using our online form under the Volunteer/Fundraising tab.

Click here to access the volunteer hours form!

๐ŸŽฏ Stay on Track

Check your volunteer hour balance on the website:

  1. Click "My Account" on the left
  2. Select "My Invoice/Payment" from the drop down menu
  3. Select the "Service Hours" tab from the top

๐ŸŒŸ Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering with Blue Crush (Legacy) is easy and rewarding! We offer plenty of opportunities to earn your hours, and extended family can help too, making it a fun experience for everyone. Opportunities are posted on our team website, and our Volunteer Coordinator ensures everyone is informed about current needs.

โฑ๏ธ Timing at Swim Meets

Perfect for: Parents who want to stay close to the action!

  • Timing is crucial at swim meets, providing backup for electronic systems
  • Great way to enjoy the action and meet other parents
  • We encourage timing at every meet your child participates in
  • Easy to learn - training provided at each meet
  • Meets rely on having enough timers - your help is essential!

๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Meet Setup & Breakdown

Perfect for: Families who like hands-on helping!

  • Set up equipment before meets
  • Help with concessions during meets
  • Clean up and pack after meets
  • Work with other families - great way to build friendships!

๐Ÿคฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ Water Polo Tournament Tables

Perfect for: Parents who want to support our polo athletes!
  • Work admissions tables at tournaments
  • Help with team check-ins and roster management
  • Assist with tournament scoring and timekeeping
  • Support concessions and team merchandise sales
  • Great way to learn the sport while helping out!

๐Ÿšช Admissions Chaperone

Perfect for: Welcoming and organized volunteers!
  • Greet families and visitors at meets and tournaments
  • โ€‹Check tickets and manage entry procedures
  • Provide directions and answer questions
  • Help maintain a positive, welcoming atmosphere
  • First impression ambassador for Blue Crush (Legacy)!

๐ŸŽ‰ Team Events & Activities

Perfect for: Creative and organized families!

  • Help plan team parties and celebrations
  • Assist with team dinners and social events
  • Support fundraising events like Swim-A-Thons
  • Coordinate team building activities

๐Ÿ“‹ Administrative Support

Perfect for: Detail-oriented volunteers!

  • Help with meet entries and paperwork
  • Assist with team communications
  • Support registration events
  • Help with equipment inventory

๐Ÿ… Officiating - The Ultimate Volunteer Experience!

Certified volunteer officials ensure fair competition and active officials easily fulfill their volunteer hours!

๐Ÿ’ฐ Amazing Benefits:

Blue Crush (Legacy) reimburses certification costs after training

  • $100 monthly dues discount for active officials
  • All training and officiating hours count as volunteer hours
  • Priority deck access during meets
  • Travel opportunities with the team

๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Official Positions Include:

  • Stroke and Turn Judges (S&T) - Observe swimmers and apply rules
  • Electronic Timing Officials (ET) - Manage meet timing systems
  • Starters - Get swimmers off the blocks safely
  • Referees - Oversee entire meet operations

Ready to become an official? Check out our Officials Training Information page and register today!


๐Ÿ“Š Track Your Impact

Your volunteer hours help support:

  • ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Smooth-running swim meets and tournaments
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Fun team events and celebrations
  • ๐Ÿ† Equipment maintenance and facility improvements
  • ๐Ÿ’ช Coach support and athlete development
  • ๐Ÿค Strong community connections

โ“ Questions About Volunteering?

Need help finding the right volunteer opportunity? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator or Coach Gary at [email protected] or 971-275-5394

Visit our website: www.nwbcac.com for current volunteer opportunities and to submit your hours.


Thank you for your dedication and support in making Blue Crush (Legacy) a wonderful community for everyone involved! Your volunteer spirit is what makes our club truly special! ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’™