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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How much would it cost to put in automatic timing on 6 lanes?  If parents are willing to buy their way out, wouldn't that be a way to use the money?  [/quote]

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How many thousands?

As someone scrambling to figure out how to manage timing tonight with a complicated schedule and multiple kids and people with health issues, I know I'd pay a couple hundred to have my volunteer hours cut in half.  I'd bet there are at least 20 parents on my team who agree with me, including parents like me who volunteer regularly.

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And you still need volunteers to install and remove the touch pads, and even more money to maintain.

Here’s the thing, there are pools that collect a few hundred dollars as a deposit. When you’ve met a minimum number of points, or sessions of volunteering, you get your money back. Time or dime. But if everyone chooses dime, a meet still can’t happen unless you’re willing to pay a lotta dimes and run a crazy payroll system for a handful of meets.

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Will it take 18 professionals 5 hours to install and remove the touch pads?  Or will it be an improvement?

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I was a swim team parent many years ago and we used (rented) touch pads for one BIG meet year.  It was very complex to both set up and use.  I'm sure they've improved since then but I imagine it won't be a big reduction in volunteer hours needed.[/quote]

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