Parent Participation/Volunteering

As with other teams in the Marin Swim League, Tidalwaves depends on the active support of the swimmer’s parents during the swim season. At least one parent in each swimmer’s family is asked to work at swim meets in which the child participates, or assist with other team-related activities.

Training will be provided for all jobs. Workers are responsible for finding their own substitutes. During the course of a regular Saturday meet, at least 50 or more adults representing the HOME team are “on deck”. Throughout the season we have over 700 jobs filled by parent volunteers! All volunteers need to check in at the Check In Desk.

Specific volunteer positions during the meets include:

• Setup & Break Down
• Snackbar
• Age Group Coordinators
• Timers (First & Second Halves)
• Stroke & Turn Judges
• Starter
• Announcer
• Referee
• Colorado Box Operator
• Runners
• Computer Desk Clerks
• Checking Clerks
• Ribbon Coordinators
• Meet Check In Desk

Season long volunteer jobs include:

• Board Positions
• Registration
• Computer Management
• Volunteer Coordination
• Special Events
• Communications
• Team Gear Coordination

Parents, please volunteer to help during the meets and be ready to jump in if a job is not filled! This is an opportunity to truly be a part of the TEAM!