How can I help the team?

There are many ways that parents can help to build a stronger team. 
Many new parents start by helping at dual meets or at the winter invitational.
A parent will coordinate workers for each meet.  An easy job to learn is "timing".
If you can run a stopwatch, you can be a timer.
This also puts you right down in the middle of the action, with a great view of the races.
You can also help with the concession stand, or with the awards.
These jobs do not require much experience.
You may also choose to learn a more technical job, such as running the timing system,
scoring the meet, or working with the clerk of course.
Parents who enjoy the sport and want to learn more about it
 may opt to become certified as USAS officials.

Another way to help the team is to become a board member.

The board is comprised of ten members:
President
Vice-President (2 years, with the second year as president)
Treasurer (2 years)
Recording Secretary (1 year)
Corresponding Secretary (1 year)
two one-year members
two two-year members
and the head coach.

Elections are held at the summer award banquet.
As a board member, you will have an "area of expertise",
or specific responsibility, such as fund-raisers, public relations, or meet workers.