Joining the Board!

 

Board of Directors are elected at our Annual meeting in April each year.  We encourage families that have had athletes participating for at least 3 seasons consider holding a Board of Directors position or chair a committee. 

 

🏊‍♂️ **Dive into Leadership: Join the Swim Board of Directors!** 🏊‍♀️

Are you a passionate advocate for the sport of swimming? Are you committed to shaping the future of aquatic excellence? Consider signing up for a Swim Board of Directors position and become a driving force behind the growth, development, and success of our swimming community.

 

**1. **Shape the Future of Swimming:**

   As a member of the Swim Board of Directors, you have the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and long-term vision of our swimming community. Your insights and decisions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the sport.

 

**2. **Leadership Experience:**

   Serving on the Board provides a unique opportunity to develop and enhance your leadership skills. You'll collaborate with like-minded individuals, make informed decisions, and gain valuable experience in guiding the organization toward its goals.

 

**3. **Impact on Athlete Development:**

   By joining the Board, you become a key influencer in the development of young athletes. Your decisions will contribute to creating a positive and supportive environment for swimmers, fostering their growth not only as athletes but also as individuals.

 

**4. **Community Building:**

   Board membership allows you to actively engage with the swimming community. You'll build connections with coaches, athletes, parents, and fellow board members, creating a network of support and collaboration within the swimming fraternity.

 

**5. **Advocate for Positive Change:**

   If you're passionate about making a difference, the Board is the platform to advocate for positive changes within the sport. From promoting inclusivity to championing safety measures, your influence can contribute to a thriving and progressive swimming community.

 

**6. **Enhance Organizational Governance:**

   The Board plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective governance of the organization. Your involvement will contribute to maintaining transparency, accountability, and ethical practices, creating a strong foundation for the growth of swimming programs.

 

**7. **Professional Development:**

   Serving on the Board provides a unique avenue for ongoing professional development. You'll gain insights into organizational management, financial stewardship, and strategic planning—skills that can be valuable not just in the sports realm but in various aspects of your professional life.

 

**Ready to Make a Splash? Sign Up Today!**

 

If you're ready to take your commitment to swimming to the next level, signing up for a Swim Board of Directors position is the perfect way to channel your passion into meaningful action. Join us in building a vibrant and successful swimming community—one that leaves a lasting legacy for generations to come.

 

Make a splash, make a difference—join the Swim Board of Directors today!

 

Officials

 

We encourage all families to have at least one parent serve as an official.  Effective fall 2021, all swim clubs in South Dakota will be required to provide officials to meets they attend.  The steps for a Stroke and Turn Official are:

Register with USA Swimming (paid for by the Club)

Shadow for 4 shifts

Take an open-book test

Undergo a background check (paid for by the Club)

Take the Athlete Protection Training & Concussion Training by USA Swim (brief)

Ask our Treasurer to order you a white official’s shirt & name tag.

Being an official gives you another type of "job" you can work at home meets.  ****Additionally, for away meets, you will not be charged the $25.00 fee, if you officiate during sessions your athlete competes or equivalent to the number of sessions, they compete in.

For more information you may reach out to any board member.

 

 

Committees

 

Many hands make light work which is why every family is required to serve on a committee from the list below.  Committee requirements apply year-round including during a swimmer’s hiatus from the team, with the exception of the swimmer leaving the team entirely (not planning to return).

Families that have had an athlete participate with BSC for at least 4 seasons or 3 full years will be strongly encouraged to head a committee or become an official.

Families will be encouraged to choose a committee that they would like to be part of at the beginning of each annual registration. If a choice is not made the board will assign you to a committee.This family member must be an adult.

When you join a committee, you are asked to commit to two years.

 

 

Meet Marshal

Intro

Requirements

Becoming a USA Swimming certified Meet Marshal is easy and only takes a few simple steps:

1. Setup an USA Swimming account. You can you use your existing account if associated with an athlete for registration or sign up independently for certification.

-You do not need to pay the USA Swimming Membership

-You  do not need to complete a background check

-You  do not need to complete the athlete protection training

2.  Complete Meet Marshal training certification.

-Once account is setup, they would go to the Education tab, then to the course catalog.  Once that is open  they should go to parent/volunteers tab.  Select on Meet Marshall and complete the exam, this is an open book quiz.  The attached PowerPoint is the information that will be on the quiz.  Once complete it does update overnight, the certificate should be available the next day.

Meet Marshal Standards: meet-marshal-standards.pdf (usaswimming.org)

Certification Quiz Guidelines: PowerPoint Presentation (usaswimming.org)

3. Provide certification prior to observed swim meet event.

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