Last updated on September 12th, 2022 at 12:09 pm
Here’s a list to help with delegation. Make sure you and your swim meet equipment manager are on the same page by reviewing an instruction page together. You’ll find sample instructions below in various formats. Modify as needed. For more, see Swim Meet Equipment and Supplies Overview.
Contents for Swim Meet Equipment Manager Instructions
Swim Meet Equipment Manager Instructions
Before the Swim Meet Starts
- Make sure all needed equipment, cables, software, hardware, etc. are in good working order, c.
- Communicate any needs to meet director
- Be at the facility in time to be set-up before warm-ups start
Day of the Swim Meet
- Make sure backstroke flags are correctly installed and secure
- Secure timing cables to deck and blocks as needed. This should be completed at least 15 minutes before the beginning of warm-ups while the deck is dry
- Set-up equipment and confirm all is working together
- Do a test start. Confirm all buttons and pads are working.
- Make sure touchpads are ready. Be familiar with marked touchpads—know if some are more reliable than others
- Know where the lap counters are
During the Meet
- Stay in contact with timing system operator (close proximity to start end of pool would be good) and adjust pads as needed
- Put lap counters out at the turn end of the pool prior to the beginning of any event 500 yards or longer. (400 or longer if meet is at a short course meters pool.)
- Make sure equipment needs are meet—keep notes of ways to help the meet equipment run smoother during future meets
- AFTER EVERY SESSION (of a multi-session meet): Plugin the starter(s) so it/they charge
After Meet
- Make sure meet equipment is cleaned, put away and stored properly
- Make sure any needed maintenance is done, or scheduled to be done
- Pass along ideas to Meet Director of how to help future meets run more smoothly
Sharing Swim Meet Equipment Manager Instructions via QR Code
By displaying this code on a device or paper, others can scan it and come directly to this post. If displayed high and large, it can be scanned by many from a reasonable distance. This allows people to read along during training. Thus, increasing retention and performance. If they bookmark the page, they can also refer to it later if needed.
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How to use a QR code
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Sharing helpful information helps others do a good job. Boost their performance by sharing information in a way they can reference later if needed. Even if they don’t need it later, sharing both verbally and visually increases retention. Using a QR code also allows for quick, easy, paperless, and touchless sharing. This method is especially useful on wet pool decks.
Downloadable Files: Swim Meet Equipment Manager Instructions
Swim Meet Equipment Checklist
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