Course set up support (ON BIKES)

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

PLEASE BRING A BIKE These volunteers will be assisting with the course markings and course taping to ensure riders stay on the right track. We do ask that all volunteers for this position bring bikes and are able to wear packs (provided by the race crew) that contain course setting materials and can weigh up to 40lbs. Lunch will be provided.

  Trail Work

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We will be out on the trail the entirety of your shift. Please be sure to come prepared with the following: - close-toed shoes/boots - long durable pants - long sleeve shirt - working gloves - protective lenses - water vessel (camelbak/something similar is ideal) - have any hand tools you'd like to bring? We can almost always use more loppers, pruners, rakes, brooms, etc. - trail snacks

  Course set up support (ON BIKES)

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

PLEASE BRING A BIKE These volunteers will be assisting with the course markings and course taping to ensure riders stay on the right track. We do ask that all volunteers for this position bring bikes and are able to wear packs (provided by the race crew) that contain course setting materials and can weigh up to 40lbs. Lunch will be provided.

  Festival zone set up support

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

These volunteers will be assisting with the setting up the festival area (tents, tables), staging and finish lines.

  Trail Work

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

We will be out on the trail the entirety of your shift. Please be sure to come prepared with the following: - close-toed shoes/boots - long durable pants - long sleeve shirt - working gloves - protective lenses - water vessel (camelbak/something similar is ideal) - have any hand tools you'd like to bring? We can almost always use more loppers, pruners, rakes, brooms, etc. - trail snacks

  Parking support

1:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Parking volunteers welcome participants and help direct traffic in the pit zone and parking area. No bikes needed. Requires standing for the entire shift.

  Crossing guard

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

This very important volunteer position controls vehicular traffic and/or spectators at points where the course crosses a road or a pedestrian crossing. You may have to hike or bike to these locations. Wear a helmet if you bike!

  Parking support

3:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Parking volunteers welcome participants and help direct traffic in the pit zone and parking area. No bikes needed. Requires standing for the entire shift.

  GRiT Ride Leader (Female coaches only)

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

The GRiT pre-ride leader will lead a group of 20-30 girls through the race course and make frequent stops at features or difficult parts of the course to offer the girls the opportunity to session. During stops, ask the girls if they have any questions about the upcoming race or about how they are feeling about the race course. If you haven't ridden the course yet, it's ok! Blind riding is an important skills for the girls to learn too - think about talking them through the thought process for approaching a new course including getting off the bike to walk sections if needed, planning your race lines, and sessioning areas of the course.

  GRiT Ride Sweep (Female coaches only)

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

The GRiT Pre-ride Sweep is a female coach who will sweep the group to make sure no one is left behind. The sweep will also engage with the girls to ask fun, welcoming, and supportive questions while riding and when waiting for the riders to regroup. Sweeps will want to radio to the leading coaches to make sure that the group sticks together. If there is a natural spilt in the group you'll want to communicate to the lead coach to split the ride into two groups (if there's enough coaches present).

  Parking support

6:15 AM - 8:15 AM

Parking volunteers welcome participants and help direct traffic in the pit zone and parking area. No bikes needed. Requires standing for the entire shift.

  Crossing guard

6:45 AM - 8:45 AM

This very important volunteer position controls vehicular traffic and/or spectators at points where the course crosses a road or a pedestrian crossing. You may have to hike or bike to these locations. Wear a helmet if you bike!

  Parking support

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Parking volunteers welcome participants and help direct traffic in the pit zone and parking area. No bikes needed. Requires standing for the entire shift.

  Stationary course marshal - High school course

10:15 AM - 2:00 PM

This is a DOUBLE POINTS position!! Course Marshals are at stationary key points and are the eyes and ears out on the course that allow us to respond to injuries quickly. Marshals may also need to communicate about mechanicals, course cutting or racers abandoning the race to the Chief Course Marshal. They may also need to control traffic and/or spectators at intersections. They are always at positions on the course that are great places to cheer on the racers! Radios and a pack with supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Course marshals may hike or bike to the location. Always wear a helmet if biking!

  Stationary course marshal - Jr devo course

1:20 PM - 5:30 PM

This is a DOUBLE POINTS position!! Course Marshals are at stationary key points and are the eyes and ears out on the course that allow us to respond to injuries quickly. Marshals may also need to communicate about mechanicals, course cutting or racers abandoning the race to the Chief Course Marshal. They may also need to control traffic and/or spectators at intersections. They are always at positions on the course that are great places to cheer on the racers! Radios and a pack with supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Course marshals may hike or bike to the location. Always wear a helmet if biking!

  Staging support - Jr devo course

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Works with Staging Lead to organize riders into their call up groups in an orderly fashion. Requires ability to communicate loudly and assertively with riders and bystanders.

  Timing assistant - Jr devo course

1:50 PM - 5:30 PM

Works with Timing Director to write down race plate numbers as riders complete each lap of their race and track any updates about riders that impact scoring (e.g. penalties, injury). Requires standing for most of the shift.

  Finish line support - Jr devo course

2:40 PM - 5:30 PM

The finish line is always the most hectic place on the race course. Parents and teammates crowd around to see the racers finish and some racers come through exhausted and may need to be corralled out of the way so we don’t get a bottleneck. In this role, you'll help manage the traffic flow of riders in the finish line chute to congratulate them and help keep the area safe by directing riders out of the finish line chute.

  GRiT Ride Leader (Female coaches only)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The GRiT pre-ride leader will lead a group of 20-30 girls through the race course and make frequent stops at features or difficult parts of the course to offer the girls the opportunity to session. During stops, ask the girls if they have any questions about the upcoming race or about how they are feeling about the race course. If you haven't ridden the course yet, it's ok! Blind riding is an important skills for the girls to learn too - think about talking them through the thought process for approaching a new course including getting off the bike to walk sections if needed, planning your race lines, and sessioning areas of the course.

  GRiT Ride Sweep (Female coaches only)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The GRiT Pre-ride Sweep is a female coach who will sweep the group to make sure no one is left behind. The sweep will also engage with the girls to ask fun, welcoming, and supportive questions while riding and when waiting for the riders to regroup. Sweeps will want to radio to the leading coaches to make sure that the group sticks together. If there is a natural spilt in the group you'll want to communicate to the lead coach to split the ride into two groups (if there's enough coaches present).

  Crossing guard

5:15 PM - 6:45 PM

This very important volunteer position controls vehicular traffic and/or spectators at points where the course crosses a road or a pedestrian crossing. You may have to hike or bike to these locations. Wear a helmet if you bike!

  Parking support

6:15 AM - 8:15 AM

Parking volunteers welcome participants and help direct traffic in the pit zone and parking area. No bikes needed. Requires standing for the entire shift.

  Course Operations Assistant

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Lend a helping hand and be apart of our operations crew! In this position you will be tasked with an array of tasks as a support to our course operations team. These tasks could include, but are not limited to, moving or staging materials, fixing course markings, checking in on the state of the portos, etc. This position will have you moving around the venue quite a bit, bringing a bike could make travel around the venue easier, but is not required.

  Crossing guard

6:45 AM - 8:45 AM

This very important volunteer position controls vehicular traffic and/or spectators at points where the course crosses a road or a pedestrian crossing. You may have to hike or bike to these locations. Wear a helmet if you bike!

  National Anthem Performer

7:30 AM - 8:15 AM

You’ll be preforming the star-Spangled Banner at the start line, on our PA system. This position is open to any student athlete, parent, or coach. You should have experience with live performances and be able to perform at an intermediate level at minimum. You are welcome to sing or play an instrument. If you’d like to perform with some friends, we welcome that. Please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator 30 minutes before your shift and arrive promptly at the start line at the start of your shift. From there, you can introduce yourself to the Race Director (the one holding the mic) and they will hand the mic off to you when it’s time.

  Parking support

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Parking volunteers welcome participants and help direct traffic in the pit zone and parking area. No bikes needed. Requires standing for the entire shift.

  Crossing guard

10:15 AM - 12:15 AM

This very important volunteer position controls vehicular traffic and/or spectators at points where the course crosses a road or a pedestrian crossing. You may have to hike or bike to these locations. Wear a helmet if you bike!

  Stationary course marshal - Jr devo course

1:20 PM - 5:30 PM

This is a DOUBLE POINTS position!! Course Marshals are at stationary key points and are the eyes and ears out on the course that allow us to respond to injuries quickly. Marshals may also need to communicate about mechanicals, course cutting or racers abandoning the race to the Chief Course Marshal. They may also need to control traffic and/or spectators at intersections. They are always at positions on the course that are great places to cheer on the racers! Radios and a pack with supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Course marshals may hike or bike to the location. Always wear a helmet if biking!

  Crossing guard

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

This very important volunteer position controls vehicular traffic and/or spectators at points where the course crosses a road or a pedestrian crossing. You may have to hike or bike to these locations. Wear a helmet if you bike!

  Timing assistant - Jr devo course

1:50 PM - 5:30 PM

Works with Timing Director to write down race plate numbers as riders complete each lap of their race and track any updates about riders that impact scoring (e.g. penalties, injury). Requires standing for most of the shift.

  Course Operations Assistant

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Lend a helping hand and be apart of our operations crew! In this position you will be tasked with an array of tasks as a support to our course operations team. These tasks could include, but are not limited to, moving or staging materials, fixing course markings, checking in on the state of the portos, etc. This position will have you moving around the venue quite a bit, bringing a bike could make travel around the venue easier, but is not required.

  Customer service assistant

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Helps support the Volunteer Coordinator, Registration Manager, and Merchandise Manager. This is a very fluid role that involves helping with our “customer-facing” services in the main festival area tents. Includes answering questions about merchandise, checking in volunteers, supporting registration - we will give you a quick training, and we will be in the tent with you at most times. Requires sitting/standing behind the tent and talking with many people/customer service mindset

  Crossing guard

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

This very important volunteer position controls vehicular traffic and/or spectators at points where the course crosses a road or a pedestrian crossing. You may have to hike or bike to these locations. Wear a helmet if you bike!

  Course take down on bikes

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Soon after the last racer starts their last lap, these volunteers will start taking down the course markings and cleaning up the course. These volunteers need a bike and helmet. A backpack will be provided.

  Venue Take Down

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

As soon as the last race starts, these volunteers will start by tearing down the starting shoot, then the rest of the infield as directed by the Infield Manager or Ops Director.

  Course set up support (ON BIKES)

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

PLEASE BRING A BIKE These volunteers will be assisting with the course markings and course taping to ensure riders stay on the right track. We do ask that all volunteers for this position bring bikes and are able to wear packs (provided by the race crew) that contain course setting materials and can weigh up to 40lbs. Lunch will be provided.

  Festival zone set up support

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

These volunteers will be assisting with the setting up the festival area (tents, tables), staging and finish lines.

  Course set up support (ON BIKES)

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

PLEASE BRING A BIKE These volunteers will be assisting with the course markings and course taping to ensure riders stay on the right track. We do ask that all volunteers for this position bring bikes and are able to wear packs (provided by the race crew) that contain course setting materials and can weigh up to 40lbs. Lunch will be provided.

  Festival zone set up support

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

These volunteers will be assisting with the setting up the festival area (tents, tables), staging and finish lines.

  Crossing guard

1:45 PM - 4:00 PM

This very important volunteer position controls vehicular traffic and/or spectators at points where the course crosses a road or a pedestrian crossing. You may have to hike or bike to these locations. Wear a helmet if you bike!

  Parking support

1:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Parking volunteers welcome participants and help direct traffic in the pit zone and parking area. No bikes needed. Requires standing for the entire shift.

  Crossing guard

3:45 PM - 6:00 PM

This very important volunteer position controls vehicular traffic and/or spectators at points where the course crosses a road or a pedestrian crossing. You may have to hike or bike to these locations. Wear a helmet if you bike!

  Parking support

3:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Parking volunteers welcome participants and help direct traffic in the pit zone and parking area. No bikes needed. Requires standing for the entire shift.

  Parking support

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Parking volunteers welcome participants and help direct traffic in the pit zone and parking area. No bikes needed. Requires standing for the entire shift.

  Parking support

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Parking volunteers welcome participants and help direct traffic in the pit zone and parking area. No bikes needed. Requires standing for the entire shift.

  Stationary course marshal - High school course

10:15 AM - 2:00 PM

This is a DOUBLE POINTS position!! Course Marshals are at stationary key points and are the eyes and ears out on the course that allow us to respond to injuries quickly. Marshals may also need to communicate about mechanicals, course cutting or racers abandoning the race to the Chief Course Marshal. They may also need to control traffic and/or spectators at intersections. They are always at positions on the course that are great places to cheer on the racers! Radios and a pack with supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Course marshals may hike or bike to the location. Always wear a helmet if biking!

  Crossing guard

11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

This very important volunteer position controls vehicular traffic and/or spectators at points where the course crosses a road or a pedestrian crossing. You may have to hike or bike to these locations. Wear a helmet if you bike!

  Roving course marshal - Jr devo course ***LEVEL 1, 2, or 3 COACHES ONLY***

2:05 PM - 5:45 PM

Roving Course Marshals ride the course to ensure everyone is safe and going the right way. They may also be sent to assist at certain locations. Radios are provided to communicate any problems or injuries with the Chief Course Marshal. These marshals need to be able to assist with basic first aid response, so you must be a current, Level 1, 2, or 3 NICA coach in the PitZone system to sign up for this role.

  Stationary course marshal - Jr devo course

2:05 PM - 5:45 PM

This is a DOUBLE POINTS position!! Course Marshals are at stationary key points and are the eyes and ears out on the course that allow us to respond to injuries quickly. Marshals may also need to communicate about mechanicals, course cutting or racers abandoning the race to the Chief Course Marshal. They may also need to control traffic and/or spectators at intersections. They are always at positions on the course that are great places to cheer on the racers! Radios and a pack with supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Course marshals may hike or bike to the location. Always wear a helmet if biking!

  Staging support - Jr devo course

2:20 PM - 4:20 PM

Works with Staging Lead to organize riders into their call up groups in an orderly fashion. Requires ability to communicate loudly and assertively with riders and bystanders.

  Timing assistant - Jr devo course

2:35 PM - 5:45 PM

Works with Timing Director to write down race plate numbers as riders complete each lap of their race and track any updates about riders that impact scoring (e.g. penalties, injury). Requires standing for most of the shift.

  Crossing guard

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

This very important volunteer position controls vehicular traffic and/or spectators at points where the course crosses a road or a pedestrian crossing. You may have to hike or bike to these locations. Wear a helmet if you bike!

  Finish line support - Jr devo course

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

The finish line is always the most hectic place on the race course. Parents and teammates crowd around to see the racers finish and some racers come through exhausted and may need to be corralled out of the way so we don’t get a bottleneck. In this role, you'll help manage the traffic flow of riders in the finish line chute to congratulate them and help keep the area safe by directing riders out of the finish line chute.

  Course take down on bikes

4:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Soon after the last racer starts their last lap, these volunteers will start taking down the course markings and cleaning up the course. These volunteers need a bike and helmet. A backpack will be provided.

  Venue Take Down

4:45 PM - 6:45 PM

As soon as the last race starts, these volunteers will start by tearing down the starting shoot, then the rest of the infield as directed by the Infield Manager or Ops Director.