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Waterfront Triathlon

Sun July 15, 2018 Wichita, KS 67206 US Directions

Packet Pick-Up/ Registration

July 15, 2018

Details

As a registration volunteer you will work at the registration table helping participants get registered for the triathlon. You will work as part of a team of registration volunteers and event organizers. You will assign race numbers (bib numbers) to the athletes that are registering the day of the race and give them their t-shirt and goody bag. You will make sure they fill out the forms (two) correctly, check their photo I.D., and collect the proper amount of money, making change if necessary. Some people will be pre-registered and they will only need to pick up their race packets, t-shirts, and perhaps pay for their 1 day USAT license. This would require 1 form to fill out and collect payment and maybe make change. Pre-registered participants are much easier and faster to process. It's all very simple and painless. Any registration problems or questions will be handled by one of the event organizers.
Requirements:
Be able to count money and make change. Keep money secured.
Bring a flashlight
Verify photo I.D.
Hand out the correct size t-shirts
Hand out race packet (goody bag)
Follow simple instructions
Give simple instructions
File paperwork

Location

Commerce Bank Parking Lot

Body Marking

July 15, 2018

Details

Body marking volunteers will be using magic markers to write the athlete's age and race number (bib number) on the outside of their shoulders and on the back of their calves (lower legs). The athlete's will show you their bib number that they are going to attach to their shirt, and this is the number you will write on the athlete's body. They will tell you how old they are. You will work as part of a body marking team and the triathlon organizer will provide the large tip magic markers.
Requirements:
Be able to read numbers
Be able to write big numbers legibly
Be able to stand
Bring a flashlight

Location

Commerce Bank Parking Lot

Transition Security

July 15, 2018

Details

The transition area volunteer will be working in the high school parking lot. The transition area is a huge rectangular fenced area where the athletes will keep their bicycles and other items needed for completing the triathlon. It is the place where the "transition" from swimming to biking, and from biking to running, takes place. The ONLY people allowed inside the transition area are "marked" athletes (they will have their race numbers on their arms and legs) and event staff (you). There are 4 ways (openings) to get in and out of the transition area and they will be clearly marked. Therefore, there will be 4 transition area volunteers, one for each entry/exit: Swim entry, bike exit, bike entry, run exit. Transition area volunteers make sure that ONLY marked athletes and their equipment are inside the transition area and that their bikes are also marked with the same numbers that are on their arms and legs. If the numbers don't match, (or they are missing numbers) call the volunteer coordinator and get help from the other volunteers. (I have never seen any problems.) The bikes, shoes, and other equipment that a triathlete will have in the transition area can easily exceed $5000. So your job is to help make sure these belongings are safe and with the right people. You also guide athletes in and out of the transition area, making sure they use the correct entry/exit during the race. The volunteer coordinator will work closely with you. The transition area is the hub of excitement and activity and fun to watch!
Requirements:
Stand and walk
Give instructions to athletes
Be able to read numbers
Bring a flashlight
Bring your cell phone

Location

Commerce Bank Parking Lot

Transition Direction

July 15, 2018

Details

The transition area volunteer will be working in the high school parking lot. The transition area is a huge rectangular fenced area where the athletes will keep their bicycles and other items needed for completing the triathlon. It is the place where the "transition" from swimming to biking, and from biking to running, takes place. The ONLY people allowed inside the transition area are "marked" athletes (they will have their race numbers on their arms and legs) and event staff (you). There are 4 ways (openings) to get in and out of the transition area and they will be clearly marked. Therefore, there will be 4 transition area volunteers, one for each entry/exit: Swim entry, bike exit, bike entry, run exit. Transition area volunteers make sure that ONLY marked athletes and their equipment are inside the transition area and that their bikes are also marked with the same numbers that are on their arms and legs. If the numbers don't match, (or they are missing numbers) call the volunteer coordinator and get help from the other volunteers. (I have never seen any problems.) The bikes, shoes, and other equipment that a triathlete will have in the transition area can easily exceed $5000. So your job is to help make sure these belongings are safe and with the right people. You also guide athletes in and out of the transition area, making sure they use the correct entry/exit during the race. The volunteer coordinator will work closely with you. The transition area is the hub of excitement and activity and fun to watch!
Requirements:
Stand and walk
Give instructions to athletes
Be able to read numbers
Bring a flashlight
Bring your cell phone

Location

Commerce Bank Parking Lot

Swim Volunteers

July 15, 2018

Details

A course monitor is a person who stands at specific locations throughout the bike and run courses, and guides the athletes in the right direction. They also look out for traffic and advise the athletes, to keep them out of harm's way. Course monitors do not stop traffic or re-route traffic. They are usually located at turns and busy intersections and stand on the side of the road out of traffic. They use their arms and voices to cheer on the athletes and tell them of oncoming traffic. Course monitors wear brightly colored ANSI approved safety vests, which are provided by the event coordinators. Course monitors are probably the most important safety aspect of a triathlon and are the main cheerleaders for the athletes. You will call, the volunteer coordinator if you or an athlete needs help, and 911 for an emergency. Course monitors are sincerely appreciated by the athletes. We will have event signage in place notifying motorists that there is a triathlon in progress and they should slow down and be on the lookout for people on bicycles. You will have a map of the bike and run routes. There will be a volunteer check-in table at the beach parking lot where transportation arrangements will be made to get you to and from your place on the course. Please take a bottle of water and a snack from the food table with you.
Requirements:
Stand up when athletes are approaching
Encourage athletes
Give direction using hands, arms, and voice
Read a map
Bring cell phone
Bring a folding/lawn chair

Location

Commerce Bank Parking Lot

Aid Station 1 Volunteers

July 15, 2018

Details

Volunteers assist with runner services. Duties include water, food, heat sheets, photo's and general support such as moving finishers along the way. Volunteer meal with be provided. Hand out Clear Mountain Water & Gatorade.

Location

Run Course

Bike Course Volunteers

July 15, 2018

Details

A course monitor is a person who stands at specific locations throughout the bike and run courses, and guides the athletes in the right direction. They also look out for traffic and advise the athletes, to keep them out of harm's way. Course monitors do not stop traffic or re-route traffic. They are usually located at turns and busy intersections and stand on the side of the road out of traffic. They use their arms and voices to cheer on the athletes and tell them of oncoming traffic. Course monitors wear brightly colored ANSI approved safety vests, which are provided by the event coordinators. Course monitors are probably the most important safety aspect of a triathlon and are the main cheerleaders for the athletes. You will call, the volunteer coordinator if you or an athlete needs help, and 911 for an emergency. Course monitors are sincerely appreciated by the athletes. We will have event signage in place notifying motorists that there is a triathlon in progress and they should slow down and be on the lookout for people on bicycles. You will have a map of the bike and run routes. There will be a volunteer check-in table at the beach parking lot where transportation arrangements will be made to get you to and from your place on the course. Please take a bottle of water and a snack from the food table with you.
Requirements:
Stand up when athletes are approaching
Encourage athletes
Give direction using hands, arms, and voice
Read a map
Bring cell phone
Bring a folding/lawn chair

Location

Webb and The Regent
Webb and Cambridge Market
21st and Cambridge Apartments
21st and Cranbrook(Remington Place)
21st and Chateau(Oak Creek)
21st and Webb (Kwik Shop)
21st and Webb (Kwik Shop)
21st and Cambridge Market
13th and Regent Park(Retirement Home)
13th and Regent Park(Retirement Home)
Webb and Eastminster Church
Webb and Eastminster Church
13th and Veranda
PF Chang Entrance
19th and Greenwich (Oak Creek)
1400 N. Greenwich (Berkeley St. )
Commerce Bank parking lot (TURN)

Run Course Volunteers

July 15, 2018

Details

A course monitor is a person who stands at specific locations throughout the bike and run courses, and guides the athletes in the right direction. They also look out for traffic and advise the athletes, to keep them out of harm's way. Course monitors do not stop traffic or re-route traffic. They are usually located at turns and busy intersections and stand on the side of the road out of traffic. They use their arms and voices to cheer on the athletes and tell them of oncoming traffic. Course monitors wear brightly colored ANSI approved safety vests, which are provided by the event coordinators. Course monitors are probably the most important safety aspect of a triathlon and are the main cheerleaders for the athletes. You will call, the volunteer coordinator if you or an athlete needs help, and 911 for an emergency. Course monitors are sincerely appreciated by the athletes. We will have event signage in place notifying motorists that there is a triathlon in progress and they should slow down and be on the lookout for people on bicycles. You will have a map of the bike and run routes. There will be a volunteer check-in table at the beach parking lot where transportation arrangements will be made to get you to and from your place on the course. Please take a bottle of water and a snack from the food table with you.
Requirements:
Stand up when athletes are approaching
Encourage athletes
Give direction using hands, arms, and voice
Read a map
Bring cell phone
Bring a folding/lawn chair

Location

Waterfront Property

Dismount Volunteer

July 15, 2018

Details

Simply help cyclist dismount there cycle.

Location

Commerce Bank Parking Lot

Backup Timer/ Medals and Awards

July 15, 2018

Location

Commerce Bank Parking lot

Timing Chip Removal

July 15, 2018

Details

Removal of timing equipment to be returned

Location

Commerce Bank Parking lot

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