Family Shift Descriptions
Each swim meet requires the support of 90 DHGC parents to ensure an efficient and successful meet! Please see the descriptions below of where you can assist.
Bullpen Parent
Bullpen parents are responsible for managing the swimmers within their assigned bullpen. This involves marking the swimmers, guiding them to the blocks for their events, lining them up in accordance with the heat sheet, and cleaning trash and lost belongings from the bullpen at the end of the meet. For the safety of our swimmers, bullpen parents need to stay in their assigned bullpen, and with their assigned swimmers, for the duration of the shift. First shift bullpen parents will check in with the Bullpen Coordinators of the Swim Committee at 4 pm and be in their assigned bullpen no later than 4:15 pm. Second shift bullpen parents will check in with the Bullpen Coordinators at event 25 to ensure a smooth transition at event 27.
Timer
Timers are responsible for timing the meet accurately in accordance with the league standards, as determined by the Country Club Swim League (specifics will be provided by the Timing Coordinators of the Swim Committee). All timers (regardless of shift time) will meet with the Timing Coordinators by the timing tent (at both home and away meets) 20 minutes prior to the start of the meet to go over process, equipment, rules and timing regulations. First shift timers will proceed to their assigned lane after the meeting. Second shift timers will check in with the Timing Coordinators at event 25 to ensure a smooth transition at event 27.
Ribbons
Ribbons shifts involve assisting the Ribbons Coordinators of the Swim Committee during the meet. During home meets, someone will be assigned the responsibility for handing out "Heat Winner" ribbons and beads to swimmers from both teams. First shift Ribbons parents will check in with the Ribbons Coordinators behind the timing tent at 5:15 pm. Second shift Ribbons parents will check in with the Ribbons Coordinators behind the timing tent at event 25 to ensure a smooth transition at event 27.
Floater
First shift Floaters will check in with the Family Shift Coordinators of the Swim Committee at 4:15 pm and will help set up for the meet. This may include dividing up the bullpens and distributing meet materials such as updated heat sheets. Second shift Floaters will check in with the Family Shift Coordinators at event 26 and will be expected to help clean up at the close of the meet. During the shifts, Floaters may be asked to do ad hoc jobs. In case of a parent no-show for a shift, Floaters will be slotted into that job (it could be timing, bullpen, etc.) This role is to fill in where ever needed.
