Brookwood Barracudas

Summer swim team is volunteer run. In order to have a successful and FUN swim season, we absolutely must have enough volunteers! Everyone signs the application form, which includes acknowledgement that each family will be responsible for volunteering in two roles at two separate meets. Volunteer participation is vital from ALL families to ensure enjoyment for all involved. There are many volunteer options, whether or not you know anything about swimming, and most can be learned quickly!

We thank you in advance for your willingness to support your swimmer and our team!

• Timer
  • Operates a stopwatch to time each event; records times on sheet provided and gives to Runner to be taken to Score Keeper.  Works as part of a pair with a timer from the opponent. Best seat in the house as you get to cheer loudly and get up close to the action. A great entry level volunteer job.
• Stroke and Turn Judge
  • Responsible for monitoring their "jurisdiction" of the pool for start, stroke, turn or finish infractions; fills out DQ slips and gives to Runner to be taken to Referee. You MUST attend one of the multiple Stroke and Turn training clinics offered by the GFSL. (see schedule below)
• Runner (home meets only)
  • Watches Stroke and Turn Judges for their "hand-up" signal that an infraction has occurred; collects DQ slips and brings them to the Referee. Monitors Timers for their event sheet to be completed and brings that sheet to the Score Keeper.
• Barracuda Wrangler
  • Wrangles Barracuda swimmers and lines them up for their events; otherwise known as the Clerk of Course.
• Referee
  • In charge of the meet. Reviews all DQ slips and paces the meet along with the Starter. You MUST have at least two years experience being a Stroke and Turn judge AND have attended the Ref and Starter training clinic given by the Greater Forsyth Swim League (GFSL).
• Starter
  • Runs the meet along with the Referee; responsible for announcing and starting events, calling back heats for false starts. You MUST have at least two years experience being a Stroke and Turn judge AND have attended the Ref and Starter training clinic given by the GFSL.

The League offers training for Stroke & Turn judges. Every team in the League must provide trained judges for each meet. The more trained judges, the easier the commitment!