Barton Creek West Barracudas

Computers

• Arrival: 60 minutes before the meet starts
• Departure: Through final meet event.
• Responsibilities: Request timing sheets from the Timers and run them to the computer station; determine the middle time from the three times listed on the timing sheet; and help input data into the computer.
• Availability to Watch Child/Swimmer: 100%
• Training Requirement: Must attend a mandatory training session hosted by the league / lead computer position.

Starter/Announcer

• Arrival: 30 minutes before the meet starts
• Departure: Through final meet event.
• Responsibilities: announcing upcoming heats, signaling the start of every race during home meets, making any important announcements, and generally keeping pace. The Starter/Announcer is also responsible for calling false starts and completing a DQ sheet for swimmers who false start.
• Availability to Watch Child/Swimmer: 100%
• Training Requirement: Training provided as needed. New for 2027: starters may also complete an online document review and test for certification.

Stroke & Turn Judge

• Arrival: 30 minutes before the meet starts
• Departure: Through final meet event
• Responsibilities: rotating shift at both home and away meets. The Judge will stand at the edge of the pool and ensure that the swimmers in his/her assigned lanes properly perform the requirements of each stroke (breast stroke, back stroke, and butterfly). If a swimmer does not perform the stroke and/or turn correctly, the Judge completes a disqualification (DQ) form for the swimmer and submits the DQ form to the computer team. This is a position for an experienced swim team parent. You bear the responsibility of ensuring proper form and fairness for all swimmers. Stroke judging gets easier with experience, so we really appreciate judges who can work more than one meet.
• Availability to Watch Child/Swimmer: 100%
• Training Requirement: All Stroke & Turn Judges must complete the league’s online training. Certification is good for two years.