by Tori Caudill, Swimming World College Intern
Volunteering to be a timer is one of the easiest, and most important jobs at a swim meet. Often a swim meet requires a team of two timers per lane, which provides three back up times for the swimmer aside from the touchpad time. Whether a parent, athlete or just someone with an interest in swimming, the opportunity to be a timer comes with some awesome perks.
There is really nothing better than the view from behind the blocks, as any swimmer will tell you. Timers get a view into the world of swimming that can not be seen from the stands. The close proximity lets the timers see the intensity with each race, along with the emotions at the finish. Also, while timers aren’t exactly encouraged to show favoritism to your team, they are in the prime position to high-five your fellow club swimmers and even give you a chance to meet your child’s swim friends and rivals from other teams, letting you put a face with the names they talk so much about.
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