Volunteering at US Biathlon Trials this Sat. & Sun. 8/11-12

Hi Volunteers!

Thank you for agreeing to help with the 2018  North American and US National Rollerski Biathlon Championships on August 11th and 12th.  As always, without your generous help, it would not happen.  The races are fast and should be a lot of fun.  Saturday is the Sprint race and Sunday is the Pursuit and Mass Start for Sr Men and Women.  Here are some details for volunteers:

1.  Plan to arrive at 7:45 am the first morning when you will be assigned to either the Chief of Range or Chief of Timing for training in your volunteer job for the morning.  The athletes will zero their rifles at 8:00 am and the racing will start at 9:00 am.  Note that this is earlier than in the Winter.  Things should wrap up before noon.  Volunteers will meet outside the timing building at 8:00 AM for assignments.

2.  Make sure you bring clothing for all kinds of weather including rain.  Bug spray and a water bottle might be a good idea.

3.  There will be snacks and drinks in the Walker Building before and after the races.

4.  Once the races start it is hard to get away from your position, so try to take care of all your needs before the 9:00 am start.

5.  The outcome of these races depends a lot on how well we do our jobs as volunteers.  Details, details, details!  It is very important to be focused when on the range, in the penalty area, or at the finish.  Missing a number or recording something incorrectly takes quite a bit of effort and time to sort out so do your best to get accurate information.  You will get additional instruction on this from the Chiefs.  Having said that, we all sometimes miss things.  If you think you might have missed something, don’t guess, note it on the recording sheet and bring it to the attention of the Chief at the end of the race.

6.  If you have any questions before Saturday, you can contact me at this email address or at jpmad2013@yahoo.com or call me at (802) 373 5777 (doesn’t work at my home in the evenings).  Looking forward to seeing everyone.  We can always use more volunteers so feel free to bring a friend.

John Madigan

Chief of Competition