The Hackettstown Hurricanes Swim Team is a volunteer-run organization.  The success of our swim meets and our team depends on the help of all our families. 

We need to be able to provide capable volunteers in sufficient numbers to run our meets safely and efficiently.   You do not need to be an expert in swimming to provide help.   Attitude is everything.  If you are willing to learn we are willing to teach.

Please check in with your Leagues Volunteer Coordinators prior to every meet to sign up for the shift you can work that day.  Shifts will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  If you are at the meet and would like to get involved just ask the Volunteer Coordinator.

There are many opportunities to volunteer!  Besides the regular swim meets, there is work that can be done for the Kick-Off party, sorting and distributing gear,  and the year-end party is also a great opportunity to get involved.

Volunteer Positions

(  ) = how many volunteers per meet needed

Set-up & Break Down (2)

Set-up the team tent, help the coaches with tables and chairs and   equipment necessary to run the meet.

Marshalls  (2)

The Marshall volunteers are responsible for finding the children in their assigned age group and bringing them to the correct lane at the correct end of the pool for each of the swimmer's races.  Marshall volunteers need to begin   gathering children for the first races 10-15 minutes before the meet begins.

Timers (12)

Timers are responsible for timing each race, using a digital stopwatch. They report the time for each race to the recorder.

Runners (2)

They take the timers information to the scoring table for them to record

Concession Stand (2 per home meet)

Concession stand volunteers help set up or take down the stand.  They sell the candy, food items and magnets at home swim meets. The stand opens 15 minutes prior to the meet start, and closes at the end of the meet. You coordinate with the volunteers to allow breaks to see your children swim.

Scorers (3)

Scoring volunteers sit at a table behind the blocks they record all swimmers times and points earned, they keep official swimmer entries for each team and record heat place winners.

Ribbon Clerk (1)

Hand out Heat winning ribbons at home meets for the Morris County League.

Officials (2)

Run the meet, interpret the rules, and monitor swimmer’s stroke and turn execution.  Officials need to be certified through a clinic, please contact Nina Dorlon if you are interested.

Finish Judge (1)

Says what place the swimmers came in across the board

NO-SHOW POLICY

Please be aware that our team is counting on you.  If for some    reason you are unable to fulfill your volunteer position it is your responsibility to find a replacement for the meet.