Last updated on November 24th, 2022 at 05:17 am
Run a Swim Meet
People who plan and run swim meets and other youth activities are terrific! So are those who help. Very few are paid what they are worth, yet each helps. Although thousands swim competitively, information and tools to help people host swim meets are not readily available. As a result, people spend too much time and effort “reinventing the wheel.”
There has to be a better way, right?
There is. People can share ideas and resources and help each other. HostGreatMeets brings people together with needed resources.
Work with Volunteers, Develop Leadership and Team Success
Many of the tips shared here work at other events and activities too, not just swim meets. The “Get Help” and “Team Success” sections on the menu feature many broad-based posts. The “Get Help” area offers practical tips for those working with volunteers at swim meets and beyond. The “Team Success” part features posts that help people use meets and other events to increase personal leadership and team unity. The team you build may be an organized sports team or another group of people.
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Featured Posts
Swim Meet Must-Haves: Needs Versus Wants
A pool, swimmers, officials…there are certain things a swim meet requires, regardless of scope and size. These are the “must-haves.” You can’t have a meet without them. A general overview of what I consider “Must Haves” is given…
Small Swim Meets: Ideas on Designing
Think bigger is better? When it comes to swim meets, there’s room for all shapes and sizes! Many benefits come from hosting small swim meets, especially those held during practice time. What does small mean? It’s a relative…
Timer Instructions: A Swim Meet Must
Competitive swimmers come to meets to get times, experience, and have fun. Therefore, swim meet timers have a vital role. Most often timers are volunteers who come from different backgrounds. Many are parents of swimmers. Some meet hosts…
Increasing Safety At Swim Meets
Most people would likely agree that safety at swim meets is important. It’s a high priority for governing bodies like USA Swimming as well as parents, coaches, officials, and pool owners. However, it’s one thing to agree that safety…
Officials: 20+ Ways to Get Them for Swim Meets
I recently spoke with club leaders from two different teams who would like to host swim meets. I asked about their initial concerns. Both began with, “How do I get officials?” This is a challenge for many swim…
8 Ways to Ask for Swim Meet Timers
At a swim meet and need timers? Here are eight ways you, or someone else, can ask for help. For best results, begin asking early in the warm-up period. Wondering what to say to those you ask? See,…
What Do You Want To Do?
From running a swim meet to working with volunteers, increasing personal leadership, or deepening team unity.
You’ll find help here!
