Piranha Swim Team Parents' Organization (PSTPO)

Mission

The mission of the PSTPO is to produce an environment that inspires student-athletes, coaches, parents, and the community to collectively create a positive and spirited atmosphere. 

Our desire is to promote the core values of the YMCA, in addition to the athletic ability of our swimmers, while seeking to raise funds for the INDY Swim Team to strengthen the overall status of the program and support financial needs.

Upcoming Meetings

General Meeting: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Click to view past Meeting Agendas and Minutes

PSTPO Officers 2024-2025          

PROGRAM COORDINATOR POSITIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 

[email protected] if you're interested in helping with any of the fun! 

Piranha Swim Team Parents Organization (PSTPO)
The PSTPO exists to support the YMCA swim team program and enhance the experience of our swimmers. This volunteer led group of parents provides critical assistance and serves in numerous functions which enable the YMCA to continue to keep our swim team program affordable for all. Below is a list of: volunteer leadership positions; chairperson positions and swim meet volunteer positions. It is essential that all parents fulfill the expectations of the team in serving in these roles to ensure the success of the team as a whole.

President - The President adheres to the policies and procedures and is responsible for all aspects of the PSTPO organization.

Vice President - The Vice President keeps swim team records up to date including policies and procedures, team handbook, phone list, email list and assists the President. He/She would become the President should that position be vacated.

Secretary - The Secretary keeps minutes of the meetings.

Treasurer - The Treasurer collects all monies (excluding YMCA swim team program registration and membership fees), keeps accurate record of swim team finances and prepares purchase orders to be reviewed and processed by the YMCA Director of Business Services. Manages all swimmer accounts and communicates low balances to parents.

Concessions Chair - Responsible for all aspects of concession operations for home dual meets and INDY sponsored invitational events.

Entertainment Chair – Coordinates all aspects of: Fall season banquet, Del Grosso Day, Fall Festival, and any other special events.

Meet Manager – Coordinates all swim meet volunteer workers for swim meets we host or sponsor. A detailed list of all necessary swim meet volunteers is found later in this guide.

Fundraising Chair – Coordinates all aspects of additional fund-raising events organized by the PSTPO. Ensures all “small games of chance” guidelines are in compliance when using the YMCA’s license.

Public Relations Chair - Handles outside communication concerning activities, dual meets, league standings etc. with local newspaper and radio. Also updates the swim team bulletin board with photos of swimmers and distributes them at the banquet. Coordinates swim team yearbook and team pictures.

Purchasing Chair - Orders team apparel, ribbons and other related items.

U.S. Swim Chair – Coordinates all aspects of our USS/AMS swim participation including swimmer registration, coaches’ registration, team registration, swim meet announcement/registration. Some of these responsibilities require knowledge of Team Manager Software and require assistance from head coach.

Website Chair – Manages the swim team website content. Updates information, meet results, parent communications and the like.

The PSTPO coordinates various Events/Activities throughout the swim season that are intended to be team building and enjoyable for all. Some events include: DelGrosso Amusement Park Day, Ball Games, Fall Festival, Christmas Parade, pizza/pasta parties and more.