Parent Support Group F.A.Q's

Season begins October 18, 2010
New Parent information meeting October 12 @ 5:30 pm
Parent support group meeting October 20 @ 5:30 pm
(Swim Official certification to follow @ 6 pm)

What is the Parent Support Group?
A coalition of parents who desire their child's swim team to be the very best it can be and support swim team activities in an effort to create a successful activity for Marshalltown youth. This is a way for you as parents to serve your children and model service to others.  Together as a committed group we get much done for the Blue Wave Swim Team that postively affects the Marshalltown and surrounding communities. Want to know what a group of dedicated people can accomplish when they come together with a common goal and interest?  Come to a Blue Wave swim meet at the Commuity Y Competitive Swim Natatorium and you'll see the difference!

What have has the STPSG done in the past?
Run swim meets, host the Iowa YMCA state swim meet for 4 consecutive years, purchased equipment for the program, hired a full time swim coach, installed a 22 foot full video projection TV system, purchased electronics, designed this web site, sold advertising, and much more...

What will you gain?
Friendships, knowledge and the satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference in your loved one's activities.  You'll be a voice behind, in and throughout the swimming scenes!

What we ask from involved persons?
A little committment, one meeting per month, offer your talents, volunteerism, raise funds as an enabler for the team, THINK REALLY BIG and have FUN!

Tasks Parents Can Help With

• Running Meets, Set up and Tear Down
  (16) timers, (3) stroke and turn judge, (3-4) awards/ribbons, (1) announcer,(1) meet starter, (1) results runner, (3-4) clerk of course, (1) Hytek operator,(1) big screen operator, (2) timing system operators, (1) meet manager,(1-2) program sales.  General help is needed to set-up and tear down before and after meets.
  
• Volunteer Coordinator Duties
  Help line up the above tasks prior to meets along with the Aquatic Director and Coaches.
  
• Pictures
  Coordinate individual and team pictures.
  
• Fundraising
  Help sell advertising for swim meets and the YMCA state swim meet to promote Marshalltown. Help secure sponsorships.
  
• PR and Media Relations
  Write up brief meet highlights and results and forward to local newspapers to promote our team.
  
• Team Records
  Help organize team records that might be broke through out the season, record and change on the team record board.
  
• YMCA State Meet Planning and Prep
  Help us plan and put on the the very best swim meet for close to 1,000 Iowa YMCA swimmers.
  
• Banquet
  Organize and plan the end of the year banquet to celebrate all we have accomplished.
  
• Web Site Design
  Offer your support and ideas on how to implement the most effective web site.

Please join us and make this the best program for your children!