NCRCC Neptunes

Timers

Start the stop watch at the start of the event, stop the stop watch at the finish. Record the time. You will be working in groups of 3 per lane and you have one of the best views for the meet! You will be assigned to a particular lane for the evening. There is a timers’ meeting at the beginning of the evening to pass out stop watches and assign lanes.Timers should arrive at the meet by 5:45. The timer’s meeting will be held around 6:00

Stroke & Judges:

Watch strokes, starts and turns to ensure swimmers are following stroke, start, and turn rules. The goal of officiating is to make sure swimmers are not getting an unfair advantage over other swimmers, while keeping in mind that this is a summer swim league. These positions are only available to people who have had Officials Training. Officials should arrive at the meet by 5:45.

Interested in officiating? You are the best!!!! Please watch the following videos at USA Swimming Stroke & Turn Videos.

Announcer/Starter

This job is for the well-seasoned parent. Call out the races to the swimmers and announces the line-up for each event.

The announcer should arrive at the meet by 5:45

Event Tracker

Turns event numbers to provide a visual aid for the meet progression. Has a great view of the meet.

Please be on the upper balcony by 5:30.

Runner

Carries the timer slips from the timers to the scorers. Easy and repetitious task on the pool deck.

Please arrive at the meet by 5:45 and attend the timer’s meeting around 6:00.

Lane Parent

Ensures that the swimmers are in their proper lane and in their proper order. This position is only for the 10 & Under age groups. There is a break for the older swimmer events. This is a position that has a great view of the swimming events!