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| Hammerhead Triathlon Volunteer Info! |
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, an event volunteer manual, 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 2006 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.
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, an event volunteer manual, 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 2006 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: Hammerhead Kids Triathlon Event Kick-Off
Date: TBA
Time: 7-8:30 P.M.
Place: TBA
Event: Goodie Bag Stuffing Party
Date: TBA
Time: 7-8:30 P.M.
Place: TBA
Event: Media and Information Meeting
Date: FTBA
Time: 6:00 -7:00 P.M.
Place: TBA
Event: Hammerhead Kids Triathlon Set-Up & Pre-Registration
Date: TBA
Time: 12:00pm-7:00pm (set-up) 1-5 P.M. (Pre-registration)
Meeting TBA
Event: Hammerhead Kids Triathlon Race Day!
Date: TBA
Place: TBA
Meeting Time: 6:00am - 12:00 P.M.
Parking: TBA
Info: TBA
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:
Race Day Parking
Volunteers will park in the dirt area adjacent to the baseball fields & below the transition area. You will need to enter through the South Gavilan Gate. Upon
parking, you will be directed to the Volunteer Station (Community Education Building) to sign in and receive further instructions.
Directions to Gavilan
http://www.gavilan.edu/maps/main_area.htm
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
Volunteers will park in the dirt area adjacent to the baseball fields & below the transition area. You will need to enter through the South Gavilan Gate. Upon
parking, you will be directed to the Volunteer Station (Community Education Building) to sign in and receive further instructions.
Directions to Gavilan
http://www.gavilan.edu/maps/main_area.htm
| Position |
Description |
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Position Head |
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| 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. |
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Nick Goddard, Head Announcer Paige Goddard, Assistant Announcer |
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| 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. |
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Steve Cheu, Captain Dan Spinozzi, Asst. Captain Margaret Mc Cann+ Carl McCann+ Judd Fraga+ Kim Fraga+ Fred Fusti+ Skyler Fraga+ Susan Cheu Patrick Leal Kevin Yoshikawa |
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| Clean Up Crew |
We will make our venue so clean, they'll want to fire their own janitorial services!!! |
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Jay Elkerton, Captain Kris Knutson Emma Ball Kooper Knutson Patrick Elkerton Kimberly Elkerton Eric Reichmuth |
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| 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. |
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Marna Bennett+, Captain Leah Azevedo+ Susan Bassi Nicole Coleman+ Said Padellan+ |
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| Food Crew |
Secure food for finish line and aid station. (contact Nob Hill, Safeway, and Costco for donations). A team of 4-6 people to help the crew who organizes the meal after the race. |
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Shari Reichmuth+, Captain Nadine Dowgiallo Larry Prensky+ Melodie Prensky+ |
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| Medical Unit |
Preventing, patrolling, surveying and providing medical attention. A team of 4 medical affiliated staff to cover race day accidents. |
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Matt Osbourne, Captain Carol Anderson Sarah Moen Brian Federman Mark Clayton |
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| Pre-Race Set-Up |
Help build the race! We need to set up cones, flyers, markers, posters, banners, and any other -ers you can think of! |
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Cristin Reichmuth+ Debbie Finchamp Hannah Rae Finchamp Matthew Lindner+ Matt Osbourne Jay Elkerton Holger Pils+ Katie Dauenhauer Denise Gagner+ Brian Priddin, Team in Faith |
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| 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. |
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Charlotte Knutson+, Captain Sharon Elkerton (race day) Larry Prensky+ (race day) Melodie Prensky+ (race day) Chris Bosso (race day) Patrick Leal (race day) Stephen Kim+ (race day) Lenny Knutson+ (pre-reg + race day) Mandi Middleton+ (pre-reg) Nadine Dowgiallo (pre-reg) Denise Gagner+ (pre-reg) |
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| 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. |
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Jay Elkerton, Captain Matthew Lindner+ Tim Owens Julia Tucker Sharon Elkerton Denise Gagner+ |
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| 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. |
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| 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 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. There will be 1 swim volunteer at the end of each swim lane, counting lanes for the swimmers so they don't forget to do a lap. |
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Fred Mendez, Captain Tammy Mestressat+ Greg Mestressat+ Tom Butts+ Debbie Shimizu+ Kristin Shimizu+ Ron Shimizu+ Sameen Ahmad+ Katie Dauenhauer+ Holger Pils+ Maureen Wall+ Mark Clayton |
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| Timing |
Time those little guys!!! |
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Brian Priddin, Team in Faith |
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| 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. |
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Jacky Ball, Captain Ajay Kulkarni+ Michelle Inserra+ Ryan Reed Max Selleck Alex Bassi |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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Matt Osbourne, Captain |
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| © Copyright 2005, Cristin Reichmuth, M.A.. Material provided on this web site is for educational and/or informational purposes only. This web site does not offer either online services or medical advice. No therapeutic relationship is established by use of this site. If you have comments or questions, please contact: info@bodyandmindsolutions.com. |
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| Our Volunteers get: Cool Max shirt from Pearl Izumi, Starbucks coffee and pastries, discount coupons for Sports Basement, Pearl Izumi, and Nike and lunch from Chevy's!!! |