Body and Mind Solutions - Athletic, Academic, and Life Coaching
Hammerhead Triathlon
Volunteer Info!
Volunteers!  Download these forms and
bring them with you for SAFETY
reasons on Sunday!
HKT Safety Plan 2006
HKT Volunteer To-Do List
Volunteers
Our goal is to support the race and make this triathlon the best kids event ever. In order to succeed we need volunteers.  As a volunteer you will receive volunteer
certification training, a complimentary volunteer t-shirt, food, refreshments (from Starbucks!), and a fun-filled post-race volunteer appreciation party at a great
venue. A variety of volunteer positions are available. Please get your family, neighbors, team or friends involved!  










Registration Form
Please print and complete the Volunteer Registration Form (download here in Letter size PDF format), sign at the end and mail to us at 1473 Longmeadow Drive,
Gilroy, CA 95020.  If you have questions, please contact the Volunteer Director via e-mail at info@bodyandmindsolutions.com or you can contact the director at
408-406-4112.

    Event: Goodie Bag Stuffing Party
    Date: July 9, 2006        
    Time: 5PM        
    Place: 1473 Longmeadow Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020

    Event: Hammerhead Kids Triathlon Pre-Registration & Orientation
    Date: July 13, 2006
    Time: 5:30PM
    Meeting Location: Picnic Area, Bonfante Gardens

Event: Hammerhead Kids Triathlon Set-Up
    Date:Saturday, July 15, 2006
    Time: 5:00PM
    Meeting Location: Picnic Area, Bonfante Gardens

    Event: Hammerhead Kids Triathlon Race Day!
    Date: Sunday, July 16, 2005
    Place: Bonfante Gardens Theme Park!
    Meeting Time: 5:30-:600A.M.
    Meeting Location: Check in first at the MAIN ENTRANCE in the MAIN PARKING LOT.  
    Parking: Employee parking lot
    Info: ALL volunteers please report to the volunteer headquarters when you first arrive (at the front gate).  There will be coffee and coffee cake for you in
    the morning.  Water will also be provided for volunteers, but you are more than welcome to bring your own.  
Race Day Clothing Suggestions
Please wear tan pants or shorts and tennis shoes.  Hammerhead shirts will be given to you when you arrive at volunteer check in (in the Community Education
room).  Captains will be given Hammerhead Hats! Remember to wear cool, comfortable clothes, as this event will be outdoors during the summer months.
Conditions could get REALLY hot! Bring:
  • Sunglasses,
  • Water bottles,
  • Sunscreen and,
  • Other "beat-the-heat" gear are recommended!  Because there are no indoor volunteer posts on race day, those for whom the heat represents a health risk
    should be thanked but discouraged from participating.  

Race Day Parking
Parking available in main lot.

Directions to Bonfante Gardens
http://www.bonfantegardens.com/directions.html
Position
 Description
#
 Position Head
Announcer
 Announce the start of the race and all of the important action going on during the race.  Main stage
announcements at the end of race.  Announce kids as they come through finish line.
2
 Nick Goddard, Head Announcer
Paige Goddard, Asst Announcer
Bike Course
 A team of 10 volunteers to cover the race course, direct traffic, monitor turn around points etc. Direct the flow
on the bike course as well as minor traffic control. Hand nutrition and water to athletes on the bike course.  
One volunteer will be stationed every 10th of a mile, out and back.  
1-10
 Steve Cheu, Captain
Susan Cheu
Fred Fujii
Steve Warner
Toni Warner
Matt Warner
Norm Currie
Pete Vona
Michelle Morjon
Clean Up Crew
 We will make our race venue so clean, they'll want to fire their own janitorial services!!!
1-6
 Cristin Reichmuth, Race Director
Emma Ball
Cody Kent
Timing & Finish Line
Crew
 This crazy crew gets to meet and greet all participants at the finish line, collecting timing chips, assistance
to medical tent if required, and crowd control.  This team will assist in removing chips and passing out H20
and help timing.  And lastly, this team will be in charge of making our finish line look EXTRA professional by
hanging banners from our sponsors.  Finish crew members will purchase ice and bring lots of ice chests for
the buckets to house our water.
1-6
 Dean Raymond, Captain
Jesus Atanacio
Kalea Cleeton
Luis Gonzales
Armando Rodriguez
Andrew Taylor
Hospitality Crew
 Secure food for volunteers and aid stations.  (contact Starbucks, Chevy's, Nob Hill, Safeway, and Costco for
donations).   A team of 4-6 people to help the crew who organizes the meal after the race.
1-2
 Terri Kent, Captain
Goody Bag
(July 9)
Our kids will be overjoyed with all of their goodies!  This crew will handle donations including recruitment of
donations for our goody bag.  They will also procure goodie bags!  Pizza supplied by Papa Murphy's Pizza!  
BYOB. This year's Goody Captain will need to get the following items:
10
 Mandi Middleton, Captain
Terri Kent
Cody Kent
Helena Cinkova
Gabi Cinkova
Cristin Reichmuth, Race Director
Charlotte Knutson
Katie Knutson
Kooper Knutson
Emma Ball
Jackie Ball
Medical Unit
 Preventing, patrolling, surveying and providing medical attention. A team of 4 medical affiliated staff to
cover race day accidents.  
4
 Matt Osbourne, Captain
Pre-Race Set-Up
(July 15)
 Help build the race!  We need to set up cones, flyers, markers, posters, banners, and any other "-ers" you can
think of!
20
 Cristin Reichmuth, Race Director
Registration Crew
 Work with timing to receive race applications and set up on-line registration. Help register athletes as they
sign up and pick up race kits at packet pick up before and day-of race.  Pass out t-shirts to kids.  Sell team
apparel.  Also, be the "brain" center for the event and respond to anyone needing information.
6
 Mandi Middleton, Captain
Max Selleck
Terri Kent
Helena Cinkova
Run Course Crew
 This team will cover the race course and hand nutrition to athletes.  Communicate equipment needs to
timing. Direct the flow of the run.  AND most importantly, keep the kids off of the grass on the football field.  
6
 John Kent, Captain
Jesse Thomas
Michael O'neil
Carrie Dent
Peter Arellano
Victoria Behrens
Silent Auction
 Our silent auction captain gathers donated goods to be auctioned off on the website and on race day!  The
captain works with the race director in brainstorming for goods and then collects money, from the auction
winners for the auctioned goods, and delivers the auctioned items to the highest bidders. This person also
creates bid sheets and makes sure there are pens and that the auction area is presentable.  This motivated
person promotes the auction to athletes and families.  The proceeds of the auctioned items go directly to the
BAM Foundation.
1
 Cristin Reichmuth, Race Director
Swim Crew
 This team will prepare and aid swimmers in and out of the pool and help with the direction of the swimmers
to transition to their next event.  They will also be in charge of securing 1-2 lifeguards for our event.  This
group will also be in charge of "organizing" the kids outside of the pool prior to the event.   There will be
large signs in which to hold up and get the kids ready to go before going in the pool/lake.  
6
 Chris Bosso, Captain
Nicole Bosso
Tamara Saguindel
Brandon Nord (surfboard)
Ali Rolling (surfboard)
John Collett (kayak)
Transition Crew
 The heartbeat of the race happens here. Write numbers on athletes as they ready for their event.  Pens will
be provided.  Ensuring the flow of the athletics in and out of the transition area. For example if an athlete
needs to head out to the bike course, we ensure they are going to the bike course with their proper gear and
not heading to the pool.  It's a position that requires a highly organized individual the day of the race.  
  • Work with the Swim/Bike/Run coordinators in planning aid stations
  • Make sure the kids rack their bikes in the right areas
  • Work with Race Director to secure bike stands
  • Work with clean up crew to make sure the transition area is spotless once we leave
6
 Maureen Wall, Captain
Dan Spinozzi
Jackie Ball
Photography
 Take photos of the race!
 1-3
 Stacey Ruesch
Kris Knutson
Volunteer Crew
 In charge of positioning all volunteers and managing them throughout the day.  Also in charge of taking care
of the volunteers by delivering them bottles of water and PowerBars.  
1
 Cristin Reichmuth, Race Director
Shari Reichmuth,
Ham Radio Specialists
 Out and about on the course making sure that if something happens, the info is sent back to headquarters in
a jiffy. The following people will have HAM radios on race day:
  1. Nick Goddard (announcer)
  2. Dean Raymond (timing)
  3. Mandi Middleton (registration)
  4. Chris Bosso (swim)
  5. John Kent (run) 2 radios
  6. Steve Cheu (bike) 2 radios
  7. Maureen Wall (transition area)
  8. Cristin Reichmuth (race director)
  9. Kris Knutson (photographer)
  10. Medical
1
 Matt Osbourne, Captain
and pastries, discount coupons for Sports
Basement, Pearl Izumi, and Nike!!!