warning - this may sound a little vent-ish LOL
I would like to remind parents that the people that work meets are VOLUNTEERS. And even if they weren't they are only doing their job. Don't give them a hard time at the door. You KNOW you have to pay . . . lets be honest here . . . has anyone EVER gone to a free meet?
They are VOLUNTEERS . .
. . . they are NOT babysitters, don't leave the little siblings unattended at concession, in the hall, in the lobby etc. Bring something for them to do or leave them home.
. . . they are NOT maids, please try to clean up after yourselves. It's rude to leave food, drinks and nasty stuff in the seats and bleachers. Be considerate - there is a session coming in after you and only a few minutes to clean up after the crowd leaving. If you spill an entire super large coffee from Dunkin Donuts . . . take a minute and tell someone. I'm not saying you have to clean it . . . just tell someone. And if someone is on their hands and knees cleaning that coffee spill, move out of their way.
. . . they are NOT bank tellers, don't come with a pocket of 50s. and if you do, don't be surprised if at 8am they don't have change of a 50 for a $1 bottle of water
In general - be considerate and be nice. Some of these volunteers are on their feet the entire weekend. they do it because they love their gym, their kids and the sport.
That said . . . I'm gonna go soak my feet!
Happy Meet Season Everyone!
I would like to remind parents that the people that work meets are VOLUNTEERS. And even if they weren't they are only doing their job. Don't give them a hard time at the door. You KNOW you have to pay . . . lets be honest here . . . has anyone EVER gone to a free meet?
They are VOLUNTEERS . .
. . . they are NOT babysitters, don't leave the little siblings unattended at concession, in the hall, in the lobby etc. Bring something for them to do or leave them home.
. . . they are NOT maids, please try to clean up after yourselves. It's rude to leave food, drinks and nasty stuff in the seats and bleachers. Be considerate - there is a session coming in after you and only a few minutes to clean up after the crowd leaving. If you spill an entire super large coffee from Dunkin Donuts . . . take a minute and tell someone. I'm not saying you have to clean it . . . just tell someone. And if someone is on their hands and knees cleaning that coffee spill, move out of their way.
. . . they are NOT bank tellers, don't come with a pocket of 50s. and if you do, don't be surprised if at 8am they don't have change of a 50 for a $1 bottle of water
In general - be considerate and be nice. Some of these volunteers are on their feet the entire weekend. they do it because they love their gym, their kids and the sport.
That said . . . I'm gonna go soak my feet!
Happy Meet Season Everyone!