Officials Corner

OFFICIALS CORNER
Marlins Head Official: Bruce Brooks (914-276-0662)
Metropolitan Swimming Officials Chairman: Paul Simco (914-764-5632)

top ten reasons to become an official
(stay tuned for more Top 10).

10) Save money on admission fees to events.
9) Free drinks and food at meets.
8) Get lots of exercise walking up and down the pool.
7) Never have to fight to find a seat in the stands.
6) Temperature 10 degrees cooler on the deck than in the stands.
5) Easy open book test enables you to attain grades you could never get in college.
4) First to get heat sheets so you know when your child is swimming.
3) Ability to DQ by raising arm helps keep children in line at home…also works on spouses.
2) Getting splashed while on deck helps you stay cool.
1) Get to wear snazzy white shirt and blue shorts in the middle of winter.

Marlins Head Official, Paul Simco, has been selected as the new Metropolitan Swimming Officials Chairman.
Congratulations, Paul!

Now that your child is on the Marlins Swim Team, here is a great way to get involved in his/her sport:
BECOME AN OFFICIAL
The Marlins Swim Team will host 6 meets this season. Many of our officials have been volunteering for 6 or 7 years and new parents are urged to consider joining our group of officials.
What better way to be near your child at meets and get to know the rules of swimming.
BECOME A MEET MARSHAL
Meet Marshal are very important as they are responsible for the safety of all swimmers at meets.
Two or three meet marshals must be on deck at all sessions.

If you are interested in these positions, please contact Paul Simco (officials) - Psimco@optonline.net
or Mindy Berard (Meet Marshals) - MindyBerard@hotmail.com

Mark Potter: Thank You So Much For All Your Help These Last Three Years!
WE WILL MISS YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY!
Good Luck to all in Arkansas

Paul Simco, Mark Potter, Bob Guyett
Not pictured:
Doreen Light, Lloyd Cazes, Rob Ashinsky, Ihor Wacyk,
Neil Bush, Kelly Blacker, Margaret Gspurning, Bruce Brooks