2026 Volunteer Point Requirement
11 points
General Requirements
All Torpedoes families are required to meet volunteer point totals, finalized by the end of April once the league issues a schedule and Torpedo registration is complete.
Each family must also contribute one case of drinks (soda, Gatorade, or water) or one large bag of ice to one of the home meets.
Volunteer requirements are per family unit:
- Households with multiple registrations count as multiple families
- Remarried or cohabitating households are treated as one family
- Contact the team if clarification is needed
Torpedo Teens
- Families may contact from a list of non-swimmer family members willing to work volunteer shifts for $50 per shift.
Failure to meet requirements or missing a scheduled shift will result in:
- No credit for that volunteer job
- Forfeiture of the volunteer deposit credit card hold
- Possible swimmer ineligibility for current and future seasons
Volunteer Role Descriptions
Volunteer shifts are typically split into two parts, actual showtimes are always prior to the shift.
- Shift 1: Event #1 - Event #35
- Shift 2: Event #36 - Event #70
Volunteers must sign in with their Chair upon arrival.
Awards, Points = 2
Label ribbons at the awards table using printed result stickers. May take unfinished ribbons home to complete and return at practice. Accuracy and legibility are important.
Concession / Hospitality (Home Meets Only), Points = 2
Sell food and drinks at the poolside concession stand. Requires basic handling of transactions and a friendly demeanor. Hospitality will provide water and support to timers, officials, coaches, and lifeguards during the meet. A proactive, helpful attitude is essential.
Event Flipper, points = 2
Sit next to Announcer and keep track of events on the Master Heat Sheet. Flip number board for current event & heat progress. Record all disqualifications (announced as "participation") by lane & heat on a Stroke Judge DQ form.
Meet Breakdown, Points = 2
- Breakdown begins at dusk or Event 60, whichever comes first. May be earlier if inclement weather.
- FOR HOME MEETS - Must break down & store all AV equipment, tents, benches, concession items, mats, power cords, storage bins, etc. Must replace pool furniture to original location.
- FOR AWAY MEETS - Must break down all tents, equipment, & storage bins and move to vehicle. Required to travel to NT Club and move items back to storage.
Meet Setup, Points = 2
Set up team tents, tables, benches, and AV equipment prior to the meet as prescribed by the Setup Chair.
- Home meets:
- Showtime for setup is normally in the morning ~8:00am-9:30am.
- If there are additional requirements, may be required to show again shortly before swimmer showtime (e.g. tents could not be setup in AM due to winds, etc.).
- Away Meets:
- Showtime for way meets is normally 1:00pm-3:00pm which includes loading items into vehicles for transport to the visiting location.
Ready Bench Organizer (Team certification required), Points = 2
Receives swimmers at the ready bench, then organizes swimmers for their heats by getting them lined up in their lanes before the race starts.
Scorekeeper / Circler, Points = 2
Process timing sheets to determine official times and inputs results into computer scoring system.
Stroke Judges (League certification required), Points = 2
Monitor strokes, finishes, turns, and relay take-offs for legality. Notify the starter or head official of disqualifications. Relay judge must be available for the entire meet, but only judges during relay events. Must wear white shirts and khaki shorts or pants with no team logos.
Tent Parents (League background check required), Points = 2
Supervise swimmers in assigned age group tents. Duties include: checking in
swimmers, marking arms with event information, organizing relays, escorting
swimmers to the ready bench, and managing behavior. Assist with tent setup and
takedown.
Background check required.
Timers / Scribes / Runners, Points = 2
Use digital stopwatches to time races. One timer per lane also serves as the scribe, or a separate person may be assigned. Scribes record swimmer names, numbers, lanes, times, and any disqualifications clearly and legibly. Backup Timers are assigned to backup lanes 1–3 or 4–6. Starts both watches at each race and quickly provides a replacement if a timer signals an issue.
