Parents - How to Get Involved

How can I get involved in ACAC?

 

ACAC is a non-profit organization that is run by parent volunteers. We are run by a parent volunteer board. We constantly need new volunteers.

 

There are several ways to help ACAC. You can help ACAC administration by becoming a board member or joining any committee that we have created for special events. You can also help ACAC by becoming a swim official. ACAC needs as many officials as possible as it helps not only with the running of our meet but improves our image in the Local Swimming Community (LSC).

 

Board members oversee club administration. Officer positions need to be voted on during our Fall banquet. At-large members can simply volunteer if a board position becomes available. Board members will attend monthly board meetings and will head certain committees.

 

Special events committees are usually created for fundraising purposes. We run a few fundraisers each year that require parental involvement. Our biggest fundraisers are the swim meets. ACAC hosts two swim meets per year. We need 50 or more parent volunteers for each swim meet. A swim meet will only require a weekend’s worth of time for most volunteers. ACAC needs several people with specialized roles that work behind the scenes to help with the running of swim meets. Currently ACAC needs several more meet directors and scoreboard operators. If you enjoy event planning or are proficient in computer operation ACAC would love to have your expertise.

 

Swim meets are not run without swimming officials. Becoming an official requires a certification process. Your certification cost will be covered by the club. As an official you will be able to understand all the rules of swimming and you will have an excellent view of the competitions. Being an official can be demanding but rewarding as you are involved with improving the sport as a whole.

 

Please remember, your swimmer needs a well run team to become successful in the pool. For that to happen your swimmer needs you to be involved with the running of a successful swim club.