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Terms of the Board

Board service is a rewarding way to support the Kingfish team! Each voting member of the Swim Team Board serves a two-year term beginning October 1st and covering one full summer swim season (June–July). There are no term limits. Members may serve consecutive or non-consecutive terms.

To maintain continuity, Board elections are staggered:

  • In odd-numbered years, the “A” Meet Representative (Automation) and the “B” Meet Representative (Meet Management) are elected.
  • In even-numbered years, the “A” Meet Representative (Meet Management), Volunteer Coordinator, and Treasurer are elected.
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A Meet Representatives (A Reps)


The “A” Meet Rep(s) oversees the team’s A meets and overall swim operations, while also serving as President of the Kingfish Board.

A Meet Responsibilities:

  • Represents the team at all MCSL meetings
  • Understands and enforces MCSL rules and guidelines
  • Supports the A Meet Rep (Automation) with meet technology and logistics
  • Oversees planning and operations for all A meets, including:
    • Meet setup and takedown
    • Coordination of head timer, clerk of course, officials, and timers

Coach Liaison Duties:

  • Serves as the primary point of contact between the Head Coach and Kingfish parents
  • Communicates Board expectations to the Head Coach before and during the season
  • Provides periodic performance evaluations to the Head Coach
  • Participates as an ex-officio member of the Interview Committee when hiring coaches

Presidential Duties:

  • Leads the Kingfish Board and oversees its ongoing work
  • Presides over Board and Members meetings
  • Coordinates the work of Board committees and task forces
  • Serves as the main liaison to the Kentlands Citizens Assembly and related organizations (e.g., pool committees, HOA management, or pool management company)
  • Handles other supervisory or management duties as assigned by the Board
  • Serves as a voting member of the Kingfish Board (Elected in even-numbered years)
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B Meet Representatives (B Reps)


The “B” Meet Rep(s) oversees the planning and operations of all B meets and serves as Vice President of the Board.

B Meet Responsibilities:

  • Represents the team at all B League meetings
  • Ensure B meet comply with Seneca B League Guidelines
  • Coordinates the B meet schedule with other teams
  • Works closely with the B Meet Automation lead
  • Manages all logistics for B meets, including:
    • Meet setup and takedown
    • Coordination of head timer, clerk of course, officials, and timers

Vice President Duties:

  • Supports the President with leadership and management tasks
  • Takes on responsibilities as assigned by the Kingfish Board
  • Presides over Board or Members meetings when the President is absent or requests it
  • Serves as a voting member of the Kingfish Board (Elected in odd-numbered years)
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A Meet Automation

The "A" Meet Automation ("A" Automation) plays a key role in managing the technical side of A meets and ensuring compliance with MCSL rules.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Attends MCSL division meet prep meetings on behalf of the team
  • Stays up-to-date on MCSL rules and guidelines
  • Manages the meet software for all A meets (Swimtopia and Meet Manager)
  • Coordinates with reps from other teams for dual meets, Divisionals, and A Relay Carnivals
  • Prepares electronic meet heat sheets
  • Records and submits meet results to MCSL
  • Maintains and updates team records
  • Monitors entries and swimmer sign-outs to ensure compliance with MCSL guidelines.
  • Serves as a voting member of the Kingfish Board (Elected in odd-numbered years)
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​Volunteer Coordinator


The Volunteer Coordinator helps the team run smoothly by organizing parent volunteers and also serves as the Secretary of the Kingfish Board.

  • Recruits and organizes parent volunteers for swim meet jobs, committees and other events
  • Ensures adequate roster of MCSL Officials
  • Organizes the smooth functioning of swim meets, in cooperation with key volunteers, Officials and parent volunteers
  • Helps manage tryouts
  • Documents board meetings and archives meeting minutes
  • Serves as voting member of the Board and is appointed every two years
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Treasurer


The Treasurer oversees the Kentlands Kingfish's finances and ensures transparency in budgeting and reporting. 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Prepares the annual budget
  • Sets annual membership fees
  • Shares financial updates at seasonal meetings
  • Provides year-end financial statements to families
  • Serves as a voting member of the Board (elected in even-numbered years)
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