El Dorado Lake Triathlon

Transition Area Volunteer

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June 20, 2021

5:00 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Volunteer

Details

The transition area volunteer will be working in the beach 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 2 ways (openings) to get in and out of the transition area and they will be clearly marked. Therefore, there will be 2 transition area volunteers, one for each entry/exit: Swim/run and bike. Transition area volunteers make sure that ONLY marked athletes and their equipment are inside the transition area. You also guide athletes in and out of the transition area, making sure they use the correct entry/exit during the race. 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

Beach Parking Lot

Aid Station

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June 20, 2021

7:45 am CDT - 10:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

You will be part of a 2-person team working the water station. The water station will consist of:
 1 folding table
 2 volunteers
 2 folding chairs (volunteers bring their own)
 300 disposable cups
 1 trash can liner
 2 five gallon water jugs with water
 1 five gallon water jug with Gatorade

Location

Entrance to bike path in lake campground

Bike Course Marshal

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June 20, 2021

6:30 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

A course marshal 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

Bike: STOP SIGN JUST BEFORE BEACH PARKING LOT
BOULDER BLUFF RD & TICKET GATE
BOULDER BLUFF RD & 12TH TURNAROUND
MYERS RD AND BOULDER BLUFF RD

Run Course Marshal

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June 20, 2021

7:45 am CDT - 10:30 am CDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

A course marshal 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

Run: FRONTIER CAMPGROUND INTERSECTION
Y IN ROAD IN FRONT OF CAMP HOST
TURN BEYOND GRASS IN FRONT OF CABINS
INTERSECTION ON BIKE PATH
SOUTH OF BRIDGE THAT CROSSES TO BEACH PARKING LOT
NORTH OF BRIDGE ON BEACH PARKING SIDE

Medal Distribution

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June 20, 2021

8:00 am CDT - 10:30 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Just like it sounds:) You will give the medals to participants!

Location

Beach