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Is it mandatory that we volunteer?
Yes, the Northwest Swim Circuit (NWSC) and the Cedar Park Typhoons are parent run organizations. It would not be possible to run a meet without our parent volunteers. In order for your swimmer(s) to participate in any of the swim meets, it is mandatory that you volunteer for at least one position in either the first or second half of each meet.
When do we need to check-in for each meet?
For Home meets, check-in is at 5:30am for most positions, whether you are working the 1st half or the 2nd half of the meet. (Age Group Tent Parents need to arrive before 5:20am, and Setup Crew needs to arrive by 5:00am, though.)
For Away meets, the times may vary, depending on the schedule of the host teams. Please watch for emails communicating those times.
What are the volunteer positions?
To see a list of volunteer positions and there descriptions please see the “Volunteer Duties” document under FAQs on the team website at www.CedarParkTyphoons.org
Is there training?
Yes, there will be training for volunteers at the “Off the Blocks Blowout”
Do we have to volunteer the entire meet?
Most positions are designated for 1/2 of each meet. However, there are a few positions that require someone who is happy to volunteer the entire meet. These positions include any of the coordinators, tent parents, exchange judges, and concessions manager.
Which half of the meet should we request a position?
If your swimmer is in the 6 & under age group, you will most likely be assigned a position to volunteer the 1st half of the meet. If your swimmer is in an older age group, you will be assigned a position to volunteer the 1st or 2nd half of the meet.
Why do the volunteers for the younger age groups get to be assigned a position the first half of each meet?
Typically, the younger swimmers are finished at half time or shortly after. Therefore the parents for those age groups will be assigned those positions first, and if there are any positions left, the older age group parents my request the open positions.
How do we register for our volunteer position?
Parents will register for their volunteer positions in one of two ways. First, for people who complete the Volunteer Form, our Volunteer Coordinator will try to assign positions based on their areas of interest and age of swimmer. Second, if you are not assigned a position that way, then you will need to contact our Volunteer coordinator to register for an available position. Bryan Strempel is the Typhoons 2010 Volunteer Coordinator, and he can be reached at TyphoonsVolunteering@CedarParkTyphoons.org
How do we know what position we have been assigned?
Once you have been assigned a position, you will receive an email from the Volunteer Coordinator, as well as a paper reminder in your family folder, confirming your position and your dates available. Your position will also be listed in the online “Job Signup” section for each meet.
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