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REGATTA DUTY POSITIONS
Announcer Finish
Line
: Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan.
Duties: You will work at the finish line, behind or near the
Finish Line Judge, and announce the official results of each event as they
are provided to you. You will also make other miscellaneous announcements
as directed by the Finish Line Judge, the Coordinator, or the Regatta
Director.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign
attendance sheets and insurance waiver. At the Occoquan, you will need to
take a shuttle launch or the van to the finish line. At Georgetown and
Anacostia you will have to report to the Finish Line Coordinator. Please
understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your
volunteer assignment.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and wear layered clothing.
IF NECESSARY YOU MAY BE REASSIGNED TO ANOTHER JOB. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Announcer
Headquarters
: Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan.
Duties: You will announce over the loudspeaker system from HQ the
first, second and last call for the launching of shells in each event, and
the event number and the names of the crews participating. You will also
make other announcements as directed by the Headquarters Coordinator or
the Regatta Director.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign
attendance sheets and insurance waiver and then report to the Headquarter
Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to
report for your volunteer assignment.
Dress: At the Occoquan, you will be inside the Regatta
Headquarters. At Georgetown and Anacostia you will be outdoors. Anticipate
inclement weather and wear layered clothing.
IF NECESSARY YOU MAY BE REASSIGNED TO ANOTHER JOB. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Awards Assistant
Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan.
Duties: Working with the HQ Coordinator as they obtain results of
specific races, organize labeled award ribbons by 1st, 2nd,
3rd places for presentation, and record the distribution of
awards. Pass results to Results Poster and prepare for awards pickup by
Coaches only. If there is a formal award ceremony, work with the
Regatta Director in the presentations of medals & ribbons to the
recipients following each race or at the end of the regatta.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign in to sign attendance sheets
and insurance waiver and report to and work under the direction of the
Headquarters Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined
if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: At the Occoquan, you will be inside Regatta HQ. At
Georgetown and Anacostia you will be outdoors. Layered clothing is
advisable.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
COMMUNICATIONS SET-UP
Anacostia & GeorgetownDuties: Assist the Communications coordinator in setting up the
communications equipment at HQ and the finish line, including stringing
wire, fastening and securing speakers, etc.Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheets and insurance waiver and then report to and work under the
direction of the Communications Coordinator. Please understand that your
club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer assignment.Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing. Bring
work gloves.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
COMMUNICATIONS TAKE DOWN
Anacostia & Georgetown.
Duties: Assist the Communications Coordinator in striking the
communications equipment, at headquarters and the finish line, collecting
and rolling sound wire, removing and repackaging speakers, PA system
components, etc.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheets and insurance waiver and then report to and work under the
direction of the Communications Coordinator. Please understand that your
club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer assignment.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing. Bring
work gloves.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Concession
OccoquanDuties: The first shift volunteers will set up concession stand
supplies and prepare and sell food, T-shirts or programs as assigned by
the Concession Manager. If you sell T-shirts and programs, you will be
given a separate moneybox, so please do not mix this money with that from
food sales. The afternoon shift is responsible for cleaning up the area
and putting the supplies away. They will also need to put away the tables,
grills, coffeepots and any other equipment. Those selling T-shirts and
programs are to count any that are left over and turn in that count of
each with the money.
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheets and insurance waiver. Then, on the second sign-in sheet that the
Concession Manager has, indicate both time of arrival and time of your
departure in order to receive revenue-share credit for the number of hours
worked. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to
report for your volunteer assignment.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Crossover Marshal
- Location:
Occoquan.
- Duties:
The Cross-Over Marshal is posted on the roadway that the
Van drives. This is an important safety job to make sure that the
pedestrians do not walk in the roadway at the bottom of the hill that the
van takes from the upper parking lot to the finish line. Park authorities
do not allow pedestrians to walk on the roadway. There is a trail to
follow along the reservoir to the finish line.
- Instructions
: At the regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver, then report to the Regatta Director. Please
understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your
volunteer job.
- Dress
: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
DOCKMASTER ASSISTANT
Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan.Duties: The Dock master Assistant helps the Dock master make sure
that the crews are checked-in, launched, and landed safely, and at the
correct times. They are to keep docks clear of unnecessary gear, help wash
the docks prior to start of regatta, and take messages to HQ for dock
master.Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver, then report to and work under the direction of
the Dock Master. Please understand that your club will be fined if you
fail to report for your volunteer job.Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting
wet. Wear layered clothing. Docks may become slippery so wear appropriate
footwear.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
DRIVER MARSHAL
- Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training
class; NO refresher training is required.
- Location: Alexandria/Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan
- Duties:
During the regatta you will be assigned to a Regatta
Marshal (usually a Judge/Referee) as his/her launch driver. You are under
his/her control. Hand signals will most likely be used.- Instructions:
At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the
Launch Master on the dock who will assign you to a launch and the
Official. Make certain that your launch has a full complement of life
preservers, an oar, and sufficient fuel. Shift changes will take place at
the finish line exchange dock. Please understand that your club will be
fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting
wet. Wear layered clothing. Consider a hat, sunscreen, and gloves. DO NOT
WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Driver-Judge/Referee
- Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training
class; NO refresher training is required.
- Location:
Alexandria/Anacostia/Georgetown/OccoquanDuties: During the regatta you will be assigned to a Regatta
Judge/Referee as his/her launch driver. You are under his/her control.
Hand signals might be used. If you have a stopwatch, bring it along, it
could be of use.Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the
Launch Master on the dock who will assign you to a launch and the
Official. Make certain that your launch has a full complement of life
preservers, an oar, and sufficient fuel. Shift changes will take place at
the finish line exchange dock. Please understand that your club will be
fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting
wet. Wear layered clothing. Consider a hat, sunscreen and gloves. DO NOT
WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Driver-Safety
- Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training
class; NO refresher training is required.
- Location:
Alexandria/Anacostia/Georgetown/OccoquanDuties: During the regatta, you will keep a keen eye on the course
and attempt to keep powerboats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, etc. out of the
way of a race. Sometimes you will need to pick up large pieces of flotsam
and jetsam, which are in the shells’ way. You must particularly keep a
keen eye on rowers warming up upstream and for any shells that may have
capsized.Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and the Insurance-waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the
Launch Master on the dock who will assign you to a launch. Make certain
that your launch has a full complement of life preservers, an oar, and
sufficient fuel. Shift changes will take place at the finish line exchange
dock. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report
for your volunteer job.Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting
wet. Wear layered clothing. Consider a hat, sunscreen and gloves. DO NOT
WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Driver-Dam Guard
- Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training
class; NO refresher training is required.
- Location: Occoquan
- Duties:
You will patrol the lower reservoir (near the dam) to
ensure the safety or the rowers and to prevent the shells from venturing
too near to the dam. YOU MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE THE FIRST SHELL ARRIVES
AT THE START.
- Instructions:
At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the
Launch Master on the dock, who will assign you to a launch. Make certain
that your launch has a full complement of life preservers, an oar, and
sufficient fuel. Shift changes will take place at the finish line exchange
dock. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report
for your volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. You will be very close to the
water for extended periods. Wear waterproof clothing, hat and sunscreen.
DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
DRIVER SET-UP
- Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training
class; NO refresher training is required.
- Location: Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan
- Duties:
Before the regatta you will be assigned to move racecourse
equipment, facilities, and people up and down the racecourse. You will
have a helper.- Instructions:
Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign
attendance sheets and insurance waiver. At the Occoquan, pick up life vest
and report to the Launch Master on the dock, who will assign you to a
launch. At Georgetown and Anacostia you will report to the Course master.
Make certain that your launch has a full complement of life preservers, an
oar, and sufficient fuel. Please understand that your club will be fined
if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement and cool weather. Wear waterproof
clothing.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
DRIVER SHUTTLE
- Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training
class; NO refresher training is required.
- Location:
Occoquan
Duties: During the regatta you will be assigned to transport
only officials, coaches, regatta workers, and the press up and down the
course. (AT NO TIME CAN ROWERS BE SHUTTLED UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE
LAUNCH MASTER.)
Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the
Launch Master on the dock, who will assign you to a launch. Make certain
that your launch has a full complement of life preservers, an oar, and
sufficient fuel. Shift changes will take place at the exchange dock at the
finish line. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to
report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider a hat, sunscreen and gloves. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE
PERFORMING THIS JOB.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
DRIVER TAKE DOWN
- Volunteers new to driving must attend ONE Launch Driver Training
class; NO refresher training is required.
- Location: Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan
- Duties: At the conclusion of the regatta, you will drive a launch and
help store the regatta course equipment, motors, launches, lane markers,
etc., and will do whatever is needed to secure the regatta site again to
its original order. Some heavy lifting might be involved.
- Instructions:
At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the
Launch Master or Course Master on the dock, for assignment to a launch.
You will probably have a helper who must also wear a life vest. Please
understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your
volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting
wet. Wear layered clothing. Consider a hat, sunscreen, and gloves.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Finish Line Assistant
- Location: Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan
- Duties:
This person assists the Finish Line Officials in the
smooth operation of all finish line area responsibilities.
- Instructions
: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver. At the Occoquan report to the Finish Line, via
shuttle launch or van. At the Georgetown and Anacostia sites, report to
the Finish Line Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be
fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing and a
hat. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
FINISH LINE TIMER
- Location: Alexandria/Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan
- Duties:
You will work at the finish line to help determine shell
timing and placement. The Finish Line Judge makes all lane assignments.
You will need to be able to operate a stopwatch effectively in order to
time the split time for the shell in your assigned lane.
- Instructions:
At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver. At the Occoquan you will then report to the
Finish Line, via shuttle launch or van. You will be sitting on cement
steps so bring a pillow. At Georgetown and Anacostia you will then report
to the Finish line Coordinator and work under the direction of the Finish
Line Judge. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to
report for your volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather and wear layered clothing and
a hat. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
FLAG HOLDER
- Location: Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan
- Duties:
you will stand at the Finish Line with a large orange flag
and follow the instructions of the Finish Line Judge, to indicate 1st,
2nd, and 3rd places.
- Instructions:
At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver. At the Occoquan, you will then report to the
Chief Judge at the Finish Line, via shuttle launch or van. At Georgetown
and Anacostia you will then report to the Finish Line Coordinator and work
under the direction of the Chief Judge. Please understand that your club
will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather and ear layered clothing and a
hat. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
HEADQUARTERS ASSISTANT
- Location: Anacostia & Georgetown
- Duties:
You will help the Headquarters staff performs the duties
assigned to them.
- Instructions:
Report to the regatta sign-in location. Sign
attendance sheets and an insurance waiver and report to the Headquarters
Coordinator.
- Dress:
You may be inside Regatta Headquarters or outdoors. Layered
clothing may be advisable. Consider a hat, sunscreen, and gloves.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
HELPER SET-UP
- Location: Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan
- Duties:
You will help the Set-Up Driver to perform the duties
assigned to him/her. You will be riding in a launch for much of your shift
and you may have to do some heavy lifting.
- Instructions:
At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest. At the Occoquan,
report to the launch dock for your specific assignment. At Georgetown and
Anacostia report the Course Master. Please understand that your club will
be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered and waterproof
clothing. Consider a hat, sunscreen and gloves. It will be early and the
boat may be wet.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Helper-Take Down
- Location: Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan
- Duties:
At the conclusion of the regatta, you will help store the
regatta equipment, motors, launches, and lane markers, etc., and will do
whatever is needed to secure the regatta site again to its original order.
Some heavy lifting might be involved. You will be working in a launch part
of the time.
- Instructions:
At the Regatta sign-in location, sign atte4ndance
sheet and insurance waiver and then pick up a life vest. At the Occoquan,
report to the Launch dock for assignment. At Georgetown and Anacostia,
report to the Course Master. Please understand that your club will be
fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
- Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting wet.
Wear layered and waterproof clothing. Consider hat, sunscreen and gloves.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
LAUNCH MASTER
- Location: Occoquan
- Duties:
This person is responsible for all motor craft
(powerboats, motors, life preservers, anchors, and oars), set-up and
accountability to Regatta director prior, during and after races. Also
responsible to ensure supporting tasked schools to provide launches with
gasoline. Further regatta support includes setup and takedown of
Judge/Referee, Marshall, Safety and Shuttle Launches as well as other
support boats as required by the Regatta director. Also responsible to
monitor and control all shuttle traffic on the water.
- Instructions
: Reports to Regatta site prior to the arrival of all
volunteers and works with the Regatta Director to organize all the
equipment and volunteers required to set up the racecourse and prepare for
the regatta.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting
wet. Wear layered and waterproof clothing. Consider hat, sunscreen and
gloves.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
LAWN MOWING
- Location: Anacostia
- Duties:
There is some latitude in performing this job. You could
mow Wednesday, Thursday or Friday prior to the regatta day. Yes, you'll
need to bring your own mower and gas. You'll be able to park right
next to the area to be mowed. If you have an SUV or other vehicle that can
climb a 6-inch curb, you can drive down to the dock area amidst the area
to be mowed. What really needs to be mowed is the narrow strips along
either side of the paved road leading down to the docks, once down that
short paved road, all the open area to the right, and up to and around the
fenced-in boat storage compound. This includes the small grassy area up to
the bridge abutment and fence of the Navy Yard. Again, at the bottom of
the short paved entry road, the long narrow grassy strip alongside the
paved path to the left. As for the time involved, it took approximately
three hours with a push mower (in heavy grass).
- Dress:
Consider hat, sunscreen and work gloves.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
MONEY COLLECTOR PARK ENTRANCE
- Location: Occoquan
- Duties:
You will be responsible for collecting the prescribed
entry fee for parking. You can give small paper tickets to those who
desire to leave and reenter the park a second time. These tickets are
given as a driver exits.
- Collectors also control vehicular speed and report violations to the
Ranger. The parking policy is "first-come, first-parked and the fee is
$5." The only non-paying customers will be U.S.R.A. Judge/Referees
(wearing USRA Blazers) and other designated NCASRA officials or staff,
which will have special parking passes. Contact the Headquarters
Coordinator regarding anyone else claiming to be able to enter for free.
- Instructions:
At Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheets
and insurance waiver, pick up money apron and flag from Headquarters
Coordinator. Report to the park entrance where you will work. Please
understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your
volunteer assignment.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing and a
hat.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Money Collector -
Van at parking Upper Lot
- Location: Occoquan
- Duties:
You will collect the required money from persons wanting
to ride the van down to the regatta site. The fee is $1.00 per person each
way. The only exceptions will be the USRA officials and the Regatta
Directors who may ride for free.
- Instructions
: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheets and insurance waiver and report to the Headquarters Coordinator.
Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for
your volunteer assignment.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Money Collector- Van at
Finish Line
- Location: Occoquan
- Duties:
You will collect the required money from persons wanting
to ride the van up to the parking lot. The fee is $1.00 per person each
way. The only exceptions will be the USRA officials and the Regatta
Directors who may ride for free.
- Instructions:
At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheets and insurance waiver and report to the Headquarters Coordinator.
Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for
your volunteer assignment.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
MONITOR - BRIDGE
- Location: Anacostia
- Duties:
Stand on bridge and keep people from watching races from
bridge, since that would entail dashing across traffic. Direct people to
reviewing stands as needed.
- Instructions:
At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver and then report to the Assistant Regatta
Director. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to
report for your volunteer job.
- Dress
: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider a hat, sunscreen and gloves. A cell phone may be handy.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job.
MONITOR-RIVER BANK/LAUNCH AREA
- Location: Anacostia
- Duties:
Stand by river bank/launch area and keep people from
interfering with launching. Suggest other locations for watching races and
give other needed information.
- Instructions:
At the Regatta sign-in location, sign the attendance
sheet and insurance waiver and report to the Assistant Regatta Director.
Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for
your volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider a hat and sunscreen.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Parking Lot Assistant (Trailer,
Referee, Cross Walk, Upper Van Lot, Upper Big Lot, Loisdale Lot)
OccoquanDuties: Park near entrance to trailer area. Stay in main roadway
and keep speed of vehicles controlled. Report violations to Ranger. Help
direct trailers and buses if still arriving. Give information as needed.Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign the attendance
sheet and insurance waiver and report to Headquarters Coordinator. Please
understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your
volunteer job.Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider hat, sunscreen and gloves. If possible, bring folding chair,
newspaper or reading (there may be slack times) and cell phone.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Parking Lot Assistant -
Georgetown
GeorgetownDuties: Park in Thompson parking lot. Half of the lot is permitted
to our regattas. Direct regatta traffic to the permitted side. Help
car/trailer traffic in the lot. Coordinate with parkers at crosswalk. Give
information as needed to direct cars to parking at foot of Georgetown. We
anticipate having a handout. It is possible one or more people may be
moved to Georgetown side or other helpful positions.Instructions: At Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet
and insurance waiver and report to the Assistant Regatta Director. Please
understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your
volunteer job.Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider hat, sunscreen and gloves. If possible, bring folding chair,
newspaper or reading (there may be slack times) and cell phone.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job.
Parking Lot Assistant
- Anacostia
- Location: Anacostia
- Duties:
To assist trailers, buses and other vehicles of
competitors, volunteers, and spectators to park in the Navy Yard parking
lot. You will have a hand out that will advise spectators how to drive to
and park near the finish line. You may be based at the Navy Yard O St
gate, on the street, or in the Navy Yard.- Instructions:
At Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet
and insurance waiver and report to the Assistant Regatta Director. Please
understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your
volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider hat, sunscreen and gloves. If possible, bring folding chair,
newspaper or reading (there may be slack times) and cell phone.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job.
POINT CONTROL ASSISTANT
- Location: Occoquan
- Duties:
The point control assistant helps the Judge/Referee make
sure that the crews are checked-in, launched, and landed safely, and at
the correct times. They are to keep point area clear of unnecessary gear
and spectators.
- Instructions:
At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance
sheet and insurance waiver. You then report to and work under the
direction of the Judge/Referee at the point. Please understand that your
club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood of getting
wet. Wear layered clothing. Point may be muddy and wet so wear appropriate
footwear.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Program-Distributor/Vendor
- Location: Georgetown
- Duties:
You will sell programs and T-shirts as fundraising for
course equipment. The Regatta Director will specify exactly where sales
may be conducted, as there are strict limitations on where we may make
sales.
- Instructions:
At Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet
and insurance waiver and report to the Headquarters Coordinator. Please
understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your
volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider sunscreen, hat and gloves.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Radio Relay Assistant
- Location: Anacostia & Georgetown
- Duties:
At Regatta HQ, listen to radio/cell phone and record
messages and results from finish line. Pass to others at table as
appropriate.
- Instructions:
At Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet
and insurance waiver and report to the Headquarters Coordinator. Please
understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your
volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider sunscreen, hat and gloves.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
RACE RESULTS POSTER
Alexandria/Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan
Duties: This person is to post race results as promptly as
possible in the Headquarters area for spectators. Receives information
from Headquarters Coordinator or designee.
Instructions: At Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet
and insurance waiver and report to the Headquarters Coordinator. Please
understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your
volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Set-up Helper
- Location: Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan
- Description:
This job is to prepare the race site for regatta day.
A person is needed to assure that the tents are set up; trash containers
prepared, and other equipment is in place.
- Instructions:
Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign
attendance sheets and insurance waiver. Then report to the Headquarters
Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to
report for your volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider sunscreen, hat, and gloves.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Shuttle Van Monitor and Money Collector
- Location: Anacostia
- Duties:
A van is provided for spectators wishing to ride it to the
finish line and return from there to the parking lots in the Navy Yard.
You will coordinate the trips for the van driver between the Navy Yard and
finish line. You will stand at the van stop and collect the fee as persons
board the van at one location or the other.
- Instructions:
Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign
attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then report to the Assistant
Regatta Director. Please understand that you club will be fined if you
fail to report for your volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider sunscreen and hat. Bring a folding chair.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Sign-In Coordinator
- Location: Alexandria/Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan
- Description:
This person is in charge of the sign-in attendance
sheets and insurance waiver forms. Usually situated near or at Regatta
Headquarters, this person should be knowledgeable about all regatta staff
and volunteer jobs, and the locations for their work. This person must be
accurate in overseeing the sign-ins. They also will make notes of any
problems regarding job sign-in and alert the Personnel Coordinator.
- Instructions:
Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign
attendance sheet and insurance waiver. You then report to the Headquarters
Coordinator. Regatta Director might reassign you to another job. Please
understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your
volunteer job.
- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider sunscreen, hat and gloves
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Stakeboat Holder
- Location: Occoquan
- Duties:
At the starting platform you will help align the shells to
be in proper position for the start. You will also need to help prevent
damage to the shells when they back up to your lane. You will remain on
the starting platform throughout your shift. Before the start of each
race, you will lie down on the plank that extends out from the platform
and reach out your arms to catch the stern of the shell coming into your
lane. DO NOT try to stop the stern from hitting the platform by putting
your hand between the shell and platform, there may be too much momentum
and may cause injury. When instructed, you will pull back or push out the
shell a number of inches for alignment. These instructions, given just
before each start, will come from the official at the side of the
racecourse whose job it is to get all the bow balls in a straight line.
He/she will use a megaphone or radio headphones. Be careful with your grip
and make sure nothing is in the way when the starter says, "Go" and the
boat explodes out of your hands. MAKE SURE TO LET GO OF THE SHELL IMMEDIATELY UPON THE START.- Do not engage in clever repartee with the crews. They are nervous
enough already and needn’t be disturbed.
- Instructions:
Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign the
attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then ride to the finish line via a
Shuttle Launch. Shift changes take place at the exchange dock near the
finish line. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to
report for your volunteer job- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. You will be very close to the
water for extended periods. Wear waterproof clothing, hat and sunscreen.
Don’t wear red colored items. THEY could be confused with a referee’s red
flag (which stops a race).
- Additional instructions for Stakeboat Holders:
Headphones are
usually worn only at the bigger regattas (e.g., VSCRs), fit over one ear
and have a battery pack that clips on to your waist band (belt). If using
the Realistic brand headset, turn the POWER to "MAN" (not VOX), Volume and
VOX/MIC controls are set to "L" (not "M" or "H"). If using the Maxon brand
headset, set the VOX/PTT Selector to "PTT" (push-to-talk) and the VOLUME
control to the lowest setting that allows you to hear clearly (to save
battery power). There are two sets for each lane. Use the Realistic brand
first - they have the 9V battery. The Maxon brand has two rechargeable AA
batteries that usually don’t last long. The brands are interchangeable
(i.e., on the same frequency). The spare headsets will be in the white box
(post office sorting box) usually set at the center of the platform.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Take down Helper
Anacostia/Georgetown/Occoquan
Description: At the conclusion of the regatta, this person is
needed to assure that the tents are taken down, trash bins parking
barricades etc. are stored and removed as required, and all other take
down tasks as needed by the regatta director. These jobs often include
helping to unload, and disassemble launches used in support of the
regatta. This often includes some heavy lifting and dirty work.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign
attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then report to the Headquarters
Coordinator. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to
report for your volunteer job
Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider sunscreen, hat and gloves.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Trophy awards Assistant
Georgetown & Occoquan
Duties: This person helps the head of trophies set trophies and
medals out on tables, then remain at tables to explain trophies to those
admiring them, and finally, assists the Regatta Director as the trophies
and medals are awarded.
Instructions: Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign
attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then report to and work under the
direction of the Headquarters Coordinator. Please understand that your
club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider sunscreen, hat, and gloves.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
Weigh-In Assistant
- Location:
Georgetown & Occoquan
- Duties:
Help weigh the lightweight teams under the direction of
the Judge/Referee in charge.- Instructions:
Report to Regatta sign-in location and sign
attendance sheet and insurance waiver. At the Occoquan you will report to
the Judge/Referee in charge of weigh-ins at the Upper Boathouse. At
Georgetown you will report to the Headquarters Coordinator. Please
understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your
volunteer job.- Dress:
Anticipate inclement weather. Wear layered clothing.
Consider hat and sunscreen.
- If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES
DURING ASSIGNMENT.
ADDITIONAL JOBS:
Provide Regatta Launches
- Job Type: Club provided equipment (15 for weekly and 19 for large
regattas)
- Location
: Occoquan
- Description
: When each organization is participating in a regatta
at their home practice site, they will be required to provide regatta
launches, equipment knowledgeable personnel, and launch access (ferrying
to launch/providing keys/setting up boat). Each of these organizations
will supply launches equipped with appropriate engines (9.9HP or above) in
good operating condition, gas tank, matching connecting hose, lines,
paddle, anchor, life preservers and horn. Oil and gas requirements must be
clearly understood and properly marked for NCASRA to assure proper gas and
oil is supplied for the regatta. NCASRA regatta personnel will drive the
launches at the assignment of the Launch Master/Regatta Chair, so member
clubs should not assume that their launches will be driven by their own
club members.
REGATTA HEADQUARTERS COORDINATOR
- Location: Occoquan
- Duties:
This person functions as the principal liaison and
managerial support to the Regatta Director, Assistant Regatta Director,
and Head Judge/Referee. Should also ensure that the HQ is kept reasonably
orderly to easily access needed equipment and that there is sufficient
room for all of its uses, including food and beverage storage.
- Instructions:
This person should arrive at HQ on regatta days at
least one half-hour before the first volunteers so that distribution of
equipment can flow efficiently. Two general characteristics are to: a) be
able to field questions and give reasonable answers and b) know where each
volunteer job is performed and generally what those jobs entail. Some of
this individual's key responsibilities on Regatta days, (not in priority
order), are:
- Maintain radio contact with Regatta Director, Head Judge/ Referee, &
Head Park Ranger before, during, and after the entire event;
- Setup HQ equipment and paperwork, including waiver forms, for
Volunteer Sign-In Coordinators and provide them with information sheets
about: description of jobs; directions to the viewing stands and regatta
finish line;
- Setup equipment for Weigh-In Assistants in Upper Boathouse Erg Room;
- Distribute life vests, flotation seat cushions, safety paddles for
set-up launch drivers and helpers and make sure that all is returned at
the end of the Regatta work day;
- Assist, as needed, in the setup of the Concession Stand adjacent to
HQ;
- Move out Safety Equipment for start and finish lines and HQ area
signage;
- Direct Dockmaster Assistant and Launchmaster Assistant to positions;
- Provide Launchmaster with list of schools providing launches for
that regatta;
- Prepare 10 minute & 8 minute Call-Time sheets and a list of
competing schools for Announcers;
- Revise corrected race schedules and distribute to coaches,
judge/referees, other officials, radio relay team, award & results
poster assistants, HQ announcer, Dock &, Launch Masters;
- Sign in and direct finish line medical trainer to position & assist
HQ area EMT or medical team with slightly injured or drenched rowers.
Provide clothing changes from HQ to the latter;
- Sign-out, distribute, and collect radios for Judge/Referees,
Dockmaster, Launchmaster, Pontoon Boat driver, and other regatta
officials and staff;
- Distribute bullhorns to Dockmaster, Hot Dock Master, and others if
needed;
- Instruct and oversee HQ Announcer, Results Poster, and Awards
Assistant what to do;
- Provide reporters and news photographers with schedules, results,
and such arrangements as are necessary for their coverage;
- Prepare enlarged Regatta Schedule sheet for public posting outside
of HQ;
- Handle all incoming telephone calls;
- With Regatta Director, make sure that all equipment are properly
returned and stored.
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