Volunteers Needed
Xtra Mile Events organises triathlons in the Greater Manchester/Cheshire/Peak District areas. This year we will be launching a new event: The Glossop Triathlon on 27th July 2008. This event starts and finishes at the Glossop Victorian Baths.
To help with the smooth running of our events, we require a number of volunteers at each venue. In the past we have used members from local clubs, and been very impressed with their level of professionalism. I am wondering if you might have anyone who would be interested in helping out on the day? We have various roles available (see below), and we would be prepared to provide a donation to your club funds in recognition of the contribution of your members to this event. There are also opportunities to publicise your involvement and club at the event.
Gemma
07866 884590
0161 9412781
| Role | Description | Number required |
| Pool Lane Counters | Count how many lengths competitors swim, via an easy to use written system. Approx 3.5hrs. | 4-8 (depending on how many pool lanes at venue) |
| Marshals | Direct runners/cyclists along the correct route, using hand gestures and verbal commands. Sometimes asked to help with the clear-up/dismantling of event afterwards. Approx 3.5hrs | 5-10 (depending on venue) |
| Transition Security Marshal | Ensure that the only people in and out of Transition are competitors, by checking their race numbers. Approx 4hrs | 1 |
| Time Keepers | Writing down competitor times at Swim-out, Bike-out, Run-Out and Finish points. Approx 2.5hrs | 4 |
| Finish "check all" | Note down the number of every competitor crossing the line - to enable us to check that all competitors have returned from the race. Approx 2.5hrs. | 1 |
| Mount/Dismount Point Marshal | Tell cyclists when they are in the zone to mount/dismount their bicycle. Approx 4hrs. | 1 |
| Registration Desk Assistant | Tick off competitors as they arrive, check if they are British Triathlon Members and hand out their race numbers, safety pins, and day licences. Approx 3 hrs. | 2 |
| Marker Upper | Write competitors' numbers on their arms and legs with a marker pen (at Registration Desk). Approx 3hrs. | 1 |
| Set-up & take down roadies | Help with the set up and taking down of the event equipment - e.g. Transition Bike Rack construction, putting out cones, taping off areas. Approx 6hrs. | 4 |
| Safety Briefing & Race Start Marshal | Read out a safety briefing to competitors (in groups of 20) and start of each 'wave' of competitors, noting each start time. Approx 2.5hrs | 1 |
| Results Inputter | Input the times into a computer. Approx 2.5hrs | 1 |