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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid did preteam this year, but will likely be on the B team next year. What are the best volunteer jobs for a new swim parent?  The timing thing sort of intimidates me but they need so many- plus maybe there’s less pressure to be perfect when there are 3 timers per lane??[/quote]

IME, people eventually find the job they like best.  Timer or Concessions are easy jobs for people who are new and a good way to be social and meet more parents.  Runner keeps you on your feet as you take time cards to the data tables after each heat.  Clerk of Course is good for people who are confident and able to keep hundreds of kids organized and lined up. Stroke and Turn may seem really intimidating but it's my favorite job. You don't have to have a swim background, and it's actually a great way to learn the sport if you don't have a background.

Data tables really require attention to detail and focus on interpreting sloppy handwriting, ensuring the timecard doesn't look weird, times are inputted into the computer correctly.  We have had both great and really poor data people.

If you are a parent who has challenges volunteering on deck during meets talk to your team rep or volunteer coordinator about behind the scenes jobs.  Maybe you're the parent that organizes any spirit wear early in the season, or plans the banquet, or does the Costco run to buy supplies for the concession stand midweek at a time that works for you.

We have one parent who every week prints all the B meet cards (6 to a page), breaks them all down and organizes by event. It takes her about 2hrs each Sunday night.  She's a single mom and can't always attend B meets due to work commitments so it's her way of consistently volunteering each week even if no one ever sees her doing it.
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