2010 Parent Point Position Descriptions 50 points needed for each Family
ALL MEETS
Bullpen Workers: Each team will have a designated area of the pool for their “bullpen”. All swimmers are to report to their bullpen upon arrival at the meet. Each age group up to 9/10 will have a supervising parent; 6 & Under and 7/8 may have 2 parents. Upon reporting to the bullpen, each swimmer will have their arm marked by a Bullpen Worker showing the event/heat/lane that he/she will be swimming at the meet. It is the responsibility of the Bullpen Workers to see that the swimmers reach the ready area three events prior to their own event. This position reports to the Bullpen Coordinator who provides the supplies and training.
Computer Operator: Each team provides one Computer Operator. They shall work together at the scoring table under the supervision of the Computer Coordinator. They will input the results from each event as reflected on the completed UK Judges Placing Form into the computer immediately after each event. A running score shall be kept at all times. Upon completion of the meet, each team shall receive a copy of the final meet results. It is suggested that teams alternate this job every group of events: i.e. one operator does the short free then the other operator does the long free. The person who is not currently working on the computer should assist the computer operator with checking the input of times and places.
Deck Manager: Each team provides one deck manager. This person is in charge of the ready area and shall line up all swimmers on the deck for their event. He/she shall be provided with the heat sheet listing names of all swimmers in all events. He/she shall notify each swimmer to wait behind the starting block until the starter takes over control of the race.
Master Recorder: Each team will provide one Master Recorder. The Master Recorder collects the UK Judges Placing Form from the Judge’s Recorder when the event is complete and all places have been recorded. The Master Recorder will then go to each lane and record each swimmer’s time in the “Time” column of the UK Judges Placing Form as noted by the Timer. With all places and times recorded, the Master Recorder will deliver the completed UK Judges Placing Form to the scoring table via the runner.
Place Judge: Each team provides one place judge. They must in all events and, at all times, command a clear view of the race and finish line. Judges shall not serve as timers in the same race. The judges are to judge the place finishes as they see them. The judges are to write the place finish on the UK Judges Placing Form. At the end of the race, the Judge’s Recorder will copy that order of finish. The Place Judges override the times and the Starter/Referee overrides the Place Judges if there is a dispute.
Ribbon Writer: Each team provides one Ribbon Writer. Ribbon Writers shall be responsible for placing the completed ribbon labels on the appropriate award and placing them into a box for the appropriate team. Ribbons should be placed in two separate boxes and given to each team at the end of the meet. Ribbon writers ensure that the completed ribbons are given to the coach for distribution at the next morning practice. This is a second half position.
Roamer: This is an on-call position and is assigned at the discretion of the Parent Coordinator based on the needs at the meet. For example, if, unexpectedly, someone is unable to work their assigned position, the roamer will be called upon to step in and work that position in the absence of the initial worker. Even though a Roamer may not have an assigned position prior to the start of their shift, they still MUST check-in with the Parent Coordinator Assistant (just like all other parents working at that meet) to be credited with fulfilling the Roamer position.
Timers: Each team provides at least one Timer for each of their team’s lanes. If using two timers, one of the Timers will operate the watch and the other will record the times on the Lane Timer Worksheet. In all events, at all times, the Timer must have a clear view of the race and finish line. The Timer shall look at the starter’s gun and start the watch at the instant of the flash or smoke of the gun or starting device. The Timer shall stop the watch immediately when any part of the swimmer’s body touches the solid end of the pool as defined by the USS rulebook. The second Timer shall record times on the Lane Timer Worksheet and communicate those times to the Master Recorder who shall record them on the Score Sheet.
HOME MEETS ONLY
Concession Stand Workers: Cook, set up, arrange and sell food at the home meets concession stand and clean up. Workers supervised by the Concessions Coordinators.
Judge’s Recorder: This person will place himself/herself behind the Place Judges with their own copy of the UK Judges Placing Form. When the race is finished and the judges and Starter/Referee have ruled on the place finishes, he/she will record the places in the appropriate block on the UK Judges Placing Form. For swimmers who have been disqualified by the Starter/Referee, the Judge’s Recorder will write “DQ” in the place block for that swimmer. The Judge’s Recorder then passes the completed UK Judges Placing Form to the Master Recorder. The Judges Recorder has no say in the order of finish and should not attempt to influence the place judges.
Runner: Runners will be responsible for collecting the UK Judges Placing Forms from the Master Recorder and then taking these promptly to the scoring/computer table.
Donations to concessions: As directed by Concessions Coordinator.
Spirit Wear Table:
Works under the direction of the Spirit Wear Coordinator to sell branded items to raise money for the team.
Additional Positions
POST SEASON POSITIONS:
Championship Coordinator @ Georgia Tech
Banquet:
Set-Up 10 points/2 people
Clean-Up 10 points/2 people
Last updated: 03/11/10