THANK-YOU FOR CONSIDERING VOLUNTEERING FOR XTERRA SLEEPING GIANT – WE CAN’T DO THIS WITH OUT YOU!

Xterra Sleeping Giant cannot happen without the help of volunteers.

If you are interested in helping out, please provide the following information.

Are yo under 18 years old? YESNO

If in high school will you be submitting these as volunteer hours? YESNO

WHICH JOBS WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN? (Check all those which may apply)

GENERAL ITEMS

Event pre-registration - Required on the Thursday before the event. Pack and hand out race kits.
Race Set-up - Set up race barricades, pylons, signs etc. the day before the event.
Race Tear-down - Dismantle race barricades, pylons, signs etc following the event.
Aid Stations - Hand out water/food on bike and run courses and at finish line.
Race Day Registration Table - You will be checking athletes in against a list, ensuring all registered athletes are present and noting the no- shows.
Body Marking - Ensure athletes numbers and age are identified on their right shoulder and calf
Timing Chip Handout - Every athlete will be issued a specific timing chip. You will ensure that the athlete gets his or her specified chip.
Timing Chip Removal - Remove timing chip at finish line.
Prize Handout - Hand out prizes at the finish line.

SWIM COURSE ITEMS

Swim Finish/Wetsuit Removal - Help athletes up out of the water and help to remove wetsuit.

BIKE COURSE ITEMS

Dismount Line/Traffic Control - Warn bikers of when they need to dismount and monitor and direct traffic. Stop approaching vehicles.
Transition Gate Control: Make sure fans are not walking by when athletes are running through transition. Provide security for transition, so only athletes are accessing it.
Bike Road Crossing: Warn Police Official of approaching cyclists at two main road crossings.

RUN COURSE ITEMS

Checkpoints/Aid Station: Watch to make sure athletes go around turn around point, count athletes. Radio if assistance is required.
Run Road Crossing: Control traffic at main road crossing.