Rattan Creek Hurricanes Swim Club

Welcome to the Hurricanes! Our team is 100% volunteer-driven, which means every cheer, every timed race, and every snack bar treat is made possible by parents like you. To give our swimmers the best season ever, we invite every family to dive in and help.

We use a simple point system to make sure the work is shared fairly across our Hurricane family:

• The Goal: Each family is required to earn 12 volunteer points over the course of the season. (Note: this number is subject to change with the number of registered families and the scheduled season.)
• Earning Points: We have up to six regular meets, in addition to divisionals and invitationals at the end of the season. Families are required to earn at least one point during each meet their swimmer participates in - and meets are a great opportunity to earn more points and come even closer to your required 12 for the season! We divide each meet into two shifts, and each shift worked earns you 1 point.
• Beyond the Pool: You can also earn those additional points by helping with our favorite team traditions, like pep rallies, the Hurrithon, photo day, and our end-of-season banquet!

Because our meets require a full crew to operate safely and smoothly, we are adopting a "swimmer swims, family volunteers" policy:

• Family Presence: If your athlete(s) is signed up to swim any event in a meet, we need a representative from your family in a volunteer role in that meet. Please note that if a family doesn't have a volunteer assigned, we will scratch the swimmer(s) from the meet to ensure we have enough help to run the event.
• Check-In: To keep things organized, please check in with your swimmer when you arrive and stay for your full, designated shift.
• Who Can Help? Any adult willing to support the Hurricanes is welcome to represent your family! While some specialized roles (like Officials) need a little prior training, most roles just need a willing set of hands.

We rely on these points to keep the season afloat and track equity between families. If the 12-point goal isn't met by the end of the season, families will be charged a $50 flat fee plus $25 for each missing point. These funds go directly back into supporting the team's operations.

We’re Here to Help!

We want every family to feel confident in their role!

• Find Your Fit: Check out the job descriptions on our website to find a role that matches your interests and comfort level.
• Let’s Chat: If you’re worried about meeting your points or have questions about how to get involved, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]. We’d love to work with you early in the season to find the perfect way for you to contribute!

Thank you for being the heart of the Hurricanes. We couldn't do this without you!