Timers Job Description- There are 3 timers per lane. Each timer starts his/her watch on the light of the starting machine, and stops it when the swimmer's race is completed. The 3 times are written on a sheet and submitted to give the swimmer his/her time. We require timers for both home and away meets. Timers attend a meeting approximately 15 minutes before the start of each meet.

Meet Referee - The Meet referee is the highest ranking official in competitive swimming.  He or she is responsible for enforcing the rules of the game, settling disputes, and calling swimmers to their respective blocks.  The referee supervises other judges and enforces all of the rules of the meet.

Stroke and Turn Officials - This position requires stroke and turn officials training. US Swimming certified do not need to attend training but do need to review the VPSU rules and understand the differences. The S&T officials ensure swimmers are swimming the event/stroke within the VPSU rules. Officials fill out a form when they observe an infraction. The final decision on each infraction is approved or denied by the head referee.

Starter - Calls swimmers up for their event. Gets the swimmers "Take their mark" and then starts the race.  This position requires additional training.

Kingsmill Sharks Social Events

This committee is responsible for planning all social events for the Sharks and their families!  Some of the fun events include "Popsicles in the Park", Big Fin Little Fin, Family Fun Night, Fourth of July Parade Preparation, Movie Night, and the end of the year Awards Banquet.     These are some fun events for our swimmers and families to bond and show their Sharks spirit. We encourage all families to attend!

Volunteer Coordinator - The Volunteer Coordinator is in charge of checking in all of our volunteers at the beginning of each meet as well as the "second shift" mark of the meet.  All volunteers will be required to sign in for their volunteer position to guarantee that we have enough volunteers to run the meet.  The Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to all of the volunteers prior to each meet or social event and remind everyone of their jobs.  If for some reason you cannot fulfill your job, please contact Sarah to let her know and who will fill your spot.  It is the responsibility of the volunteer to find a replacement if they are unable to fulfill their job.  Missed "job" may be subject to a $50.00 fine.  Please inform Sarah of any problems with fulfilling your "job" and she can assist you with finding a replacement by providing the team with a parent roster to enable "swapping" times and dates of jobs.

Clerk of Course- Line the swimmers up for their events to ensure they get in the proper event, heat and lane. Maintains order with the swimmers behind the blocks/starting area. We require clerks for both home and away meets.

Runners - Collect timer cards from the lead timer in each lane and delivers them to the scorer's table after each event. We require runners for both home and away meets.

Concessions Job Volunteer Description  - To sell food and drink at home meets.  We are looking forward to selling healthy meals that appeal to both adults and children.  We also plan to have a delicious dessert table this year!

Ribbons Job Description- Prepares ribbons that include printouts of the time and place of each swimmer. We require ribbons volunteers for both home and away meets.

Scorekeepers - Records the places and times of each event. Keeps a running total of the score. 

Announcer - The announcer will announce the event and heat number during the meet and also provide recognition to sponsors of the swim team.