Hello Water Llamas Families,

One of the things that makes the Indian Hills Swim Team special is that it is truly a community effort. From running meets to serving breakfast on Friday mornings, our season is successful because of the time and energy our families contribute.

As a reminder, each family is asked to volunteer at least three times during the season. We have many new families joining us this year, and we want everyone to know that most volunteer roles are easy to learn, no swim team experience is required, and you'll have plenty of support. All volunteer opportunities are listed by meet in the SwimTopia app so if you have not done so already, please go grab your volunteer opportunities.

Below is a quick overview of our volunteer opportunities. Just a note, our greatest needs are for Officials, Clerk of Course, and Concession Leads:

• Official- Help ensure races are conducted fairly and according to league rules. Training is provided.
• Timer- Use a stopwatch to record swimmers' times during races. One of the easiest ways to help during a meet.
• Results Reader- Verify and record race results to help ensure accurate scoring.
• French Toast Friday Chef- We're looking for a few chefs willing to cook breakfast 3–4 times during the summer. French Toast is usually made in advance, just need a volunteer for set up, serve, and clean up.
• Friday Night Home Meet Set-Up (Home Meets Only) Help prepare the pool deck, tables, and equipment before home meets.
• Head Timer (Home Meets Only)- Coordinate timers and help ensure all lanes are covered and ready to go.
• Lane Organizer / Clerk of Course (Home Meets Only) Help line swimmers up in the correct heats and lanes before their races.
• Lane Organizer (Home Meets Only)- Assist younger swimmers in getting to the correct lane and heat.
• Ribbon Writer (Home Meets Only)- Prepare and organize ribbons after the meet so swimmers can celebrate their accomplishments.
• Spirit Wear / Volunteer Check-In (Home Meets Only) Help coordinate spirit wear sales and assist with volunteer check-in at home meets.
• Concession Lead- Calling all breakfast enthusiast. We are looking for someone to help organize the concessions at our home meets (typically 3-4 times during the summer). No professional experience required!
• Concessions – 1st Shift (Home Meets Only) Work the concession stand during the first half of the meet.
• Concessions – 2nd Shift (Home Meets Only) Work the concession stand during the second half of the meet.
• Tech Reader (Home Meets Only)- Assist with the timing system and help communicate race information
• Sheet Runner / Heat Winner (Home Meets Only)- Deliver race sheets and help track heat winners throughout the meet.
• Awards Picnic Helpers- Assist with set-up, activities, food, and clean-up for our awards picnic.

Thank you for helping make the Indian Hills Swim Team a great experience for all of our swimmers. Every volunteer role, whether it's timing a race, handing out ribbons, cooking breakfast, or helping at concessions, plays an important part in making the season run smoothly.

We appreciate your support and look forward to another fantastic summer with the Water Llamas!

Thanks,

Martin