THE Champion
OCONEE STINGRAYS
VOLUNTEER
We love our volunteers - thank you so much! You make the season possible.
Volunteer Sign ups
Every family that is competing in the meet is expected to volunteer at meets, whether we are home or away. Parents do not need to have experience to volunteer, just a willingness to help out as part of the team. Please remember that it is policy to volunteer for 3 shifts every season to maintain priority registration status for next season. If you are not able to volunteer, we offer an option to pay a fee that helps cover the cost of hiring a replacement. You will be given the option to opt-out and to pay the opt-out fee during registration. If you are unable to fill your volunteer position during the season, you are responsible for finding a replacement for your position. If you feel you cannot meet your volunteer obligation due to extenuating circumstances, please alert the team's volunteer coordinator to make other arrangements.
TIMER
A timer is responsible for standing at the end of a lane and using a stop watch or timing app to record swimmers' time race. When the swimmer first touches the wall (whether by hand or by head), the timer stops the watch. No prior experience necessary.
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BULLPEN COORDINATOR
Here swimmers are sorted into their races. While it is fast paced, we strive to maintain an encouraging and positive atmosphere. This position puts you in the midst of the excitement as you guide both new and experienced racers. If the bullpen does not run smoothly, the meet does not run smoothly.
TURN AND STROKE JUDGE
This is a judge who watches for proper stroke and turn technique. It does involve disqualifying swimmers when they break regulation, but the only way to improve is to learn the correct technique. This position requires some training, and clinics are offered at the beginning of every swim season.
PARKING ATTENDANT
At home meets, we will need to fit a lot of cars into a small space. Parking attendants help the parents know where to park and ensure the safety of the parking lot. If you have a cool orange vest, bring it!
COACHES' MEAL
Two families share putting together a meal for the coaches at the meets. It is very helpful for the coaches to only have to worry about coaching instead of packing a lunchbox.
RUNNER
Want to get some steps in? A runner makes laps around the pool collecting timing cards from the timers and DQ slips from the judges and bring them to our hy-tek team to be digitally recorded.
SET UP
At home meets, help set up the pool deck for the meet. You should be comfortable lifting heavy stuff like lounge chairs and arriving 30-45 minutes before call time.
BACK UP TIMER
The backup timer starts two watches at the start of the race in case of a regular timer malfunction.
CONCESSIONS
Help out at home meets with concessions. Salesmanship and basic arithmetic skills required.
BREAK DOWN
At home meets, help take down the meet equipment and set the pool back up after the meet. You should be comfortable lifting pretty heavy stuff like lounge chairs and staying 30 min after meet ends.
FINISH JUDGE
A finish judge determines the order of swimmers' finish in each heat: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. This takes priority over the timers due to human error and can help with close calls.