Hosted swim meets provide high-quality competition for FAST athletes, while also lowering training dues and travel costs for families. To make these meets happen, all families are required to provide event support, whether or not their swimmer is participating. Support roles can be filled by parents, siblings (age permitting), grandparents, neighbors, or friends.

The club needs help with a number of key positions, including meet coordinators, officials, hospitality committee members, announcers, and computer operators. Please reach out to a board member if you have questions.

• Financial Penalties: Families who don't sign up, mark themselves as "Unavailable to Work," or don't show up for their shifts will be charged a $75 penalty per session. This fee is waived if an athlete is competing in a higher-level event, like the TYR Pro or Winter Nationals, that conflicts with a FAST-hosted meet. However, the obligation is enforced if the athlete participates in any part of the FAST-hosted meet.

   

• "Unavailable to Work" Fees: If a family marks themselves as "Unavailable to Work" before the sign-up window closes, they will be charged a fee. The fee starts at 

   

  $25 per session. After three "Unavailable to Work" instances in a year (September to August), the cost increases to 

   

  $50 per session, and after six instances, it increases to $75 per session.