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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're relatively new but I think [b]any of the table jobs[/b] where you're sitting down writing or reading out times, ribbons, etc. are considered better and go fast (or are taken before signups begin). Timers and kid wranglers seem less desirable. [/quote]

NVSL offers training for things like data, so at our pool we usually pre-assign some of the jobs where attention to detail really matters to folks who have done the training. We then add extra slots for parents who want to shadow and learn how to do those roles.

Similarly, roles like announcer we have a cadre of announcers to choose from.  If you're interest, speak up! Email your team rep and ask if you can try it out or work with one of the experienced announcers.  It sounds silly but a good announcer works with the ref to keep the meet moving.  We always have at least one experienced clerk of course at each meet. Wrangling kids is tough so it helps if there's at least one adult who does it all the time.

It's not about popularity or playing favorites at our pool.  We try to outreach early and often to families to express interest and identify roles where they want to learn or get involved.  Of course we all need timers more than anything, but the jobs that might require a bit more knowledge no matter how basic we try not to have a newbie do it by themselves and end up stressed out.
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