From First-Timers to Flawless: How Foundation YMCA of Wilson Turned Their First Swim Season Into a Splashing Success
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100%
Confidence in running a swim meet
100+
Swimmers
50%
Reduction in meet setup time
WHAT WE
PROVIDED
Swim Team & Meet Management
- Designed for Summer Swim Teams/League
- Team Registration
- In-App Timing
- Live Results
The Customer
Foundation YMCA of Wilson
Located in Wilson, North Carolina, the local YMCA embarked on its first-ever summer swim team season in a town where swimming wasn't the dominant sport. Unlike neighboring cities with established leagues, Wilson lacked a competitive swimming culture, with ball sports capturing most of the community's attention. This YMCA, equipped with a brand-new competitive indoor pool—the first in the city—sought to ignite a passion for swimming among local youth, many of whom had never experienced the thrill of competing in a swim meet.
The Challenge
Starting from Zero in a Non-Swimming Town
The team faced the daunting task of organizing swim meets without the support of a larger league or the typical infrastructure found in more established swimming communities. With no other teams nearby to compete against, they planned two internal time trials to introduce swimmers to competition. However, as newcomers to meet management, the organizers encountered technical hurdles and lacked experienced volunteers familiar with the intricacies of running a swim event.
Additionally, the absence of a swimming culture in Wilson meant that some volunteers and swimmers were unfamiliar with basic swimming terminology and meet protocols. This knowledge gap added an extra layer of complexity to organizing and executing successful swim meets.
The Result
From First-Time Jitters to Seamless Meets
By the end of the season, the YMCA team had transformed their meet operations from chaotic to smooth. The second time trial ran flawlessly, with swimmers eager to see their times and parents enthusiastic about the simplified volunteer roles. The team leader could prepare meet details well in advance, reducing stress and allowing more focus on the swimmers’ experience. Swimmers, many of whom were new to swim team, quickly adapted to the meet format and grew excited about tracking their progress, which significantly boosted their confidence and engagement.
Beyond operational efficiency, the emotional impact on the swimmers and families was profound. Parents who volunteered as timers found the process intuitive and enjoyable, while the instant access to results created a lively, interactive atmosphere around the pool deck. The children were thrilled to see their names and times displayed immediately after their races, fostering a sense of accomplishment and encouraging them to push themselves further.
Swim Meets, Made Simple
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