Dear Gator Parents,

Ever wonder what makes a stroke legal and why some swimmers get DQ'd?  If you want one of the best views at the meets, please consider becoming a Stroke & Turn Judge.  This is one of the most interesting volunteer roles on the team.  You get a front row seat to your swimmer’s races while also learning the technical side of competitive swimming — what makes a legal stroke, turn, finish, relay exchange, etc.

Each team is required to provide one Stroke & Turn Judge at every meet, and right now we have limited trained volunteers, so we could really use a few more parents interested in the role.

Upper Merion is hosting a Stroke & Turn Judge clinic on June 9 at 6:30 PM for anyone interested in getting certified. It is a slightly higher-level volunteer role and does require training, but it’s a great way to get more involved with the team.

If you are interested, please reach out to me for more information.

Thanks!  Go Gators!

Best Regards,
Ryan Ashcroft
Team Coordinator
484-919-3861