Sea Dragon Positions
Clerk of Course
Get swimmers to the proper lane for each event and hands event slips to recorder. May combine events with the approval of the TSA Rep. Clerk of Course is responsible for double checking that each swimmer is in the proper lane, as indicated by the heat sheets. This is VERY IMPORTANT in order to avoid scoring mix-ups. Clerk of Course will be notified of any last minute changes before the start of the main event
Stroke and Turn Judge
Judges whether proper stroke, turn and finish are executed by the swimmers during the meet. Required to attend one two hour class presented by the TSA.
Timers
Positioned at the end of the pool to obtain times for their own teams swimmers during the meet. This task is executed by hitting a plunger on an electrical timing system at the end of a race. Some notating of times is taken manually on paper in some situations. There will be 1 head timer and 1 backup timer per lane.
Runner
Takes event sheets from the recorder and disqualification sheets from the stroke and turn judges and carries them to the scorer’s table. The runner must deliver the sheets directly to the scorer’s table and not allow coaches or other interested parties to intercept them in transit. This is a mobile position.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Kid Pushers
Kid Pushers line swimmers up for their events, following the lane and heat assignments on the heat sheet. After the kids are lined up in the proper order, they walk the swimmers to the Clerk of Course. Kid Pushers will also be responsible for helping to write the swimmers names on their shoulders before the meet.
Ribbon Distributor (Home Only)
Stands at the finish end of the pool and hands “Heat Winner” ribbons to Heat Winners at the end of each heat. Judges will not be responsible for determining the heat winner, so the ribbon distributor must be watching during these races. (Main Event winners do not receive “heat winner” ribbons.)
Ribbon Writer (Away Only)
Complete main event ribbons and file ribbons for distribution to swimmers at the next practice. You will sit at the scoring table. (subject to need by hosting team)
Scorer
Responsible for entering main event times into Meet Maestro via computer. Scores will be generated from Meet Maestro. If all swimmers times are collected, meet administrator or proxy must enter all times within 24 hours of the meet.You will sit at the scoring table.
Starter (Home Only)
The starter has complete control of swimmers delivered to the starting blocks by the clerk of the course. Uses the commands "step up" (or "step in the water" for backstroke), "Timers and judges ready", announce the distance and stroke or relay event, 'Take
your mark", press the starting device button. This position remains stationary at the starting end of the pool.Bullhorn or microphone, starting gun or air horn
Announcer (Home Only)
Communicates to swimmers, officials, and observers over the public address system. Welcomes the visiting team to our pool, announces the officials for the evening, calls each event so the meet flows smoothly, and announces team scores throughout the evening.
Meet Set-Up HOME meets
At Home Meets, this position arrives at the pool at least by 4 pm. Sets up backstroke flags, starting blocks, lane ropes, chairs behind the starting blocks, scoring table, ribbon and announcer tables, temporary lighting, dragon lair tent set up.
Meet Clean-Up HOME meets
Break down after the meet and puts pool deck back in order. Includes collecting trash, taking down tents, putting away lane ropes, starting blocks, backstroke flags, lights and PA system, and putting away chairs and tables back in place per pool mgt specs.
Concessions (Home Only)
Helps run concessions during the meet.
Set up/Clean up AWAY meets
At away meets arrive at least 15mins before warm-ups to set up tents for the dragons lair. At end of the meet take down the tents and make sure the area is free of trash and lost items. You must be able to transport 6 tents in your vehicle.
Pizza Person (Home Only)
Pick up the pizzas for concessions and bring to the clubhouse at 5:45pm. A second run mid-meet might be required.
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