Lake Marion Lasers Swim Team

Did you know it takes nearly 50 volunteers to run a single home meet? To make this possible, we use a point system to track parent participation. Each swim team family is responsible for earning a minimum of 10 volunteer points by the end of the season. Most families reach this goal easily by helping out at 2 or 3 meets, and there are roles available for every comfort level and ability.

But how do I earn my volunteer points?

Volunteer roles are assigned point values based on time commitment and level of responsibility. Ways to earn points include:

Full Meet Jobs: Typically, worth 2-3 points per meet. Previous experience may be required.

• Announcer
• Clerk of Course
• Head Timer/Assistant Head Timer
• Griller
• Computer Automation
• Hospitality
• Ribbon Writer
• Computer Scorer/Verifier

Half Meet Jobs: Worth 1 point per shift. No experience required!

• Timer
• Concession sales
• Runner

Meet and concessions set up or take down: Earns 1 point per shift and can be combined with other jobs that occur during the actual meet!

Trained Positions offer higher point values due to required experience and official certification (typically 4 points per meet):

• Referee
• Chief Judge
• Stroke & Turn Judge
• Starter

Non-Meet Roles: Points can also be earned by assisting with our social events, typically 1 point per shift.

• Pasta Dinner set up or clean up
• Banquet set up, clean up, check in, server, etc.

For step by step instructions on how to sign up for volunteer jobs, click HERE.

IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER POLICIES

• Self-Replacement: If you sign up for a shift and cannot attend, you are responsible for finding your own replacement to ensure the meet runs smoothly.
• Tracking: Families are encouraged to track their points through the team's management platform, SwimTopia, where point totals are updated regularly.
• Job Sign Up Openings: The first half of the season will be available for volunteer job sign ups at the time of registration. The second half of the season will open on Monday, June 8 at 8am to ensure all families have an opportunity to volunteer.
• End-of-Season Billing: A $250 fine will be assessed at the conclusion of the summer swim season for any family that has not reached the 10-point threshold.
• No Partial Refunds: Fines are generally not prorated; the full amount may be charged regardless of whether a family earned zero points or nine points.
• Pre-team Only Exemption: Families who are only on Pre-team, and do not have another child on swim team, are exempt from having to fulfill the season's volunteer points requirement.