Hello Marlins!

Happy Fall! I hope you all are off to a great school year and already dreaming about next summer! I am writing to share that my time as Parent Volunteer for the Marlins is coming to an end. I have a senior who will be off to college next summer and unfortunately, I am not able to give as much time throughout this year as I have in the past. My commitment to this team over the past 10 years has been so incredibly rewarding and has lead two of my kids to swim competitively year round. I love this sport and the life skills that accompany being part of this team. I will still be around! I will still be available for all the help that may come with transition! I have broken down the responsibilities and hoping we have some parents eager to get involved behind the scenes! Here is what we will need moving forward in order to continue the success of our beloved Marlins:

GASL Rep -

• attend GASL meetings in Oct, Feb, May, July
• read GASL bylaws
• Report back any updates amongst the league.
• Pay dues when needed
• Attend seed meeting to retrieve all medal meet info and share with team
• At meets introduce yourself to the other team and their league rep, you will be the point person if there is any issue with rules
• Update website when needed

Meet Manager –

• Preseason – provide stroke n turn training and starter training information and pick a time to host at Bay Ridge
• Communicate with Pool Board about schedule of meets and practice times
• Communicate with Chesapeake Bay Foundation for home meets, to use parking lot
• Prepare the pool deck and upper deck for the meet, flag, speaker, starter
• Set-up pool deck the night before for meet
• Provide proper supplies, working stop watching, clipboards, pencils, pens, DQ slips, necessities for computer table
• Check to make sure volunteers have shown up and ready to work
• Communicate with team sharing sign up genius for concessions and send reminders for volunteers
• Update website when needed

Gear Sales –

• Pick a team suit and set up time for Metro to come to the pool (April)
• Set up a spirit wear site for sweat shirts, t-shirts, hats etc. early spring
• Team picture date, time, and photographer
• End of season gift to swimmers

Treasurer – Elizabeth Karamian

• Account card holder
• Hiring coaches, set up pay scale and send letters of intent in February
• Send out contracts in March
• Provide paychecks every two weeks.
• Order food and facilitate end of season party
• Order trophies and medals
• Work with concessions on needs for each home meet
• Coaches gifts

** Senior night is another responsibility as well...

Having four parents working together and being able to bounce ideas off each other will be great! Please email me if you are interested in being a bigger part of the Bay Ridge Marlins and what role you would like to take on! I look forward to working with you all and helping in any way I can but my time has come and we have the best community of parents who will step up and keep our team running!!!

All the best,

Erin Jaeger