We need four to twelve timers for each Meet.  Please volunteer your time.  Report to either Coach Neal or Coach Clark ten minutes prior to the start of the meet.

1. Sit in the timer's chair for the start. Keep all swimmers except the starting swimmer, behind your chairs until after the start.  This helps maintain quiet with no movement for the start. After the start allow only the swimmer in the next heat in front of you. This is to keep the area clear for the timers and officials.

2. Start watch at the sound of the start signal.

3. Check watch after the start to make sure it is functioning.

4. If your watch malfunctions raise a hand or otherwise get the attention of the Starter or Head Timer (when we have one). They will replace your watch with another started for the race.

5. Count the lengths swum in each race so you know when the race will be finishing. Record scoreboard or watch splits if requested.

6. At the finish, STAND directly at the finish end of your lane to get a full view of the swimmer and the end wall.  (You should be standing at the edge of the pool looking straight down the end wall of the pool.)

7. At the finish, stop the watch immediately when any part of the swimmer touches any part of the wall. Do not anticipate a finish. Using your index finger to push your finish button produces the most accurate results.

8. Avoid placing watches, pencils, and clipboards on the steps or blocks.

9. Return to chair to record watch time on the heat sheet or event card. If you suspect that a watch time is not accurate, please note that on your heat sheet or event card and notify the Starter/Referee or Head Timer

10. After all swimmers have completed the race, ask the swimmer to clear the pool and move behind the starting block before you respond to a request for times. This helps the next swimmer prepare for his/her race.

11. Clear watch after time is recorded and checked.

12. Notify the Head Timer if you need a break