Hi HH Swim Families! Happy Memorial Day weekend to all of you. Our first swim meet is this coming Thursday, 5/28 against Saddlecreek and we are at HOME. The meet entry is now open. We are excited to have our swimmers in the water. See below for some required ACTION ITEMS.

ACTIONS

I know it’s a busy holiday weekend but we have some required action items. No later than Monday, 5/25 you need to indicate whether your swimmer will participate in the first meet. Please also sign up for a volunteer role no later than Monday, 5/25.

As the saying goes “It takes a village” and we need volunteers in order to make the meet a success. I know we are all busy but we have simplified it so that you can volunteer for the first or second half of the meet. I understand how important it is for everyone to see their child swim while they are volunteering so please know that we all cover for each other so you don’t miss it. See below for a description of the different roles.

• Deck Manager - (two shifts) Located behind the starting blocks, this person ensures that swimmers are lined up in the correct lanes and correct order for upcoming events; this job has a great view of the races and is easiest for someone that knows most of the swimmers.
• Computer Operator - (two shifts) Works with volunteer from opponent's team to manage the data entry and recording of event results and times; this is good for someone that is comfortable entering numbers into a website; also one of the few jobs where you can sit.
• Place Judge - (two shifts) Each team provides a Place Judge to determine the order of finish for each race. Place Judges record the order of finish for each event (i.e. lane 2 finished first, lane 1 finished second, etc.). This is another job where you sit and have a great view of all the races.
• Master Recorder/Runner - (two shifts) Collects the event results from the place judges and the times from the timers' recorders and gives to the Computer Operators. Another one with a good view of the races!
• Timers - (2 or more lanes, two shifts) Start a stopwatch at the ref's whistle and stop the stopwatch when the swimmer completes the race. On your feet for a little while and your shoes might get a little wet but can't get any closer to the action!
• Time Recorder - (2 or more lanes, two shifts) Stand near the Timer for your assigned lane and write down on printed forms the time recorded on the stopwatch for the event. Also on your feet but right in the action!
• Bullpen Parent - (one shift by age group) Help swimmers in a specific age group get to their events on time and supervise swimmers when they are not racing. Great for a parent with a child in the age group to be nearby and enjoy the meet with the kids!
• Concessions Inventory Manager (2 shifts) - Monitor supply of food and restock as necessary. This includes checking with the person grilling the food. Assemble hamburgers and wrap in foil as they arrive.
• Concessions Helper (2 shifts) – Serve food and assist customers. This is located indoors in the lower clubhouse by the pool. It’s a great role because it’s little cooler and dry.
• Grill Master (1 shift) – Grill hamburgers for the meet. Food needs to be ready to serve by 5:15. Set up the grill and get ready to cook at 4:45pm. You will only need to grill the first half of the meet and will do as necessary per the information from the Concession Inventory Manager.

Thanks so much to all of you for your help and support!  We can't wait to see everyone at the pool!  GO HURRICANES!