Volunteer Terms

PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT

DCSC is a “parent participation” club and we encourage family participation.  Each swimmer is assigned a number of volunteer points to be earned throughout the year. For families with more than one swimmer, the amounts for each individual are combined (i.e. Fun 2 is 2 pts, Junior is 10 pts - total per family is 12 pts). 

Participation points can be earned by volunteering at team events, swim meets (hospitality for DCSC meets and officiating), and fundraising events; as well as by taking on key positions with club administration.  We also award volunteer points for food donations at swim meets and social events.  All of the volunteer activities are crucial for the successful management of the team throughout the year.

Here is the breakdown of points by squad:

 

Volunteer points do not change throughout the year, even if a swimmer's squad changes.  Unearned job credits are converted to $50 per each unearned point. We are dividing points into two equal halves: September - January and February - July.   If you have not earned half your points by Feb 1, 2025: you will receive an invoice for the balance.   At the end of the season, another invoice will be sent for unearned points.

Please remember to track your points and submit them to the Volunteer Coordinator (participation@dartmouthcrusaders.ca) regularly.  IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT YOUR POINTS - NOT OURS.

Volunteering as an Official:  DCSC is required to provide officials at all competitions, exclusive of SNC designated meets.  A parent of a competitive swimmer is encouraged to assist whenever his/her child participates in a swim meet.  Opportunities to take Official Development Clinics will be offered throughout the swim season.  It is recommended that as your swimmer progresses through the years, you take the initiative to develop as an official and help to keep our swim meets and time trials going!