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So You Want to Be a Swim Meet Timer? Here’s the Splashdown on How to Nail It

Welcome to the aquatic jungle of swim meets, where whistles blow, swimmers glide, and timers like you save the day (or at least the finish times). Forget being a sideline cheerleader—it’s time to step onto the deck, stopwatch in hand, and become the hero these swimmers didn’t know they needed.

It’s too expensive, I can’t afford it at this time.

At Viking Aquatic Swim Club, we occasionally hear: “It’s too expensive, I can’t afford it right now.” We totally understand—sports can feel like a big financial commitment, especially when budgets are tight. But we believe so deeply in the value of swimming that we want to ensure every family has

My kid wants to compete, so should I register them for the competitive team?

All Groups Can Compete! Every swimmer, regardless of group, has the opportunity to compete in all non-qualifying swim meets—and who knows, they might even qualify for the championship meets! Think of the groups like different levels or age categories. Blue Group Beginner or New Member Group Most swimmers start here

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What level of swim ability is required for swimmers to join?

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So You Want to Be a Swim Meet Timer? Here’s the Splashdown on How to Nail It

It’s too expensive, I can’t afford it at this time.

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