Dear Waves Parents,

 

My name is Brian McCarthy and I am the head official with The Woodlands Waves. First I'd like to welcome back all the returning families and add a special warm welcome to all the new families. You are in for a great season filled with team unity, spirit and fellowship. We're glad you've chosen to swim with the Waves!

 

We are currently recruiting parents who have a desire to volunteer, but may not be quite sure where they would fit in. I'd like you to consider volunteering as an official. My experience as a volunteer started five years ago when my daughter first signed-up for the Waves as a 7 year-old.  I knew absolutely nothing about swimming and I volunteered as a timer.  Each year I became more involved and was soon recruited to be an official.  As an official, I became certified in stroke and turn, starter, provisional referee, and referee.  Officials, I believe, have the easiest job of all and you'll have a front row seat at every swim-meet as well. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to teach the kids proper swim techniques, because you will gain a complete understanding of what they are suppose to be doing in the water. The training only involves a two-hour lecture, a two-hour on-deck training session and an easy open-book test. Did I mention you get preferred parking next to the pool? Or that you get free Chick-Fil-A sandwiches?

 

For those of you who signed up at the meeting last week, I appreciate you stepping up. For those of you debating, I can't stress enough how much your involvement means to the existence of the team, and I can't say enough good things about being an official. I hope you will consider volunteering as an official or in any other capacity.

 

 

See you at the pool!

 

Brian McCarthy

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