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Bike Course Coodinator

Bike Course Marshalls High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 24, 2024

Details

Bike Course Marshall main priority is to provide direction and safety for cyclists during race by blocking intersection, reporting accidents to race leadership/EMT, and keeping spectators a safe distance from the action.

Other priorities include are enforcing racing etiquette/sportsmanship amongst athletes and breaking down the bike course in their area.

Cycling experience helpful, but not necessary

Not mandatory, but volunteers may use own bike for transportation to/from athlete village at their own discretion but not during the race.

Location

Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd
Rochester, NY 14617

Bike Course SAG High Priority

August 24, 2024

Details

Experienced Cyclist Only (will be on Bike during Race) - Athlete Support and Gear, Bike Course Safety, Sweeps Course at end of bike cut-off. Will manage Bike Marshalls

Location

Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd
Rochester, NY 14617

Run Course Coordinator

Aid Station 1 - The Highlands High Priority

August 24, 2024

Details

Provides water and nutrition to athletes

Location

The Highlands driveway on the Lake Ontario Pathways State Pkwy Trail

Aid Station 2 - Lake Bluff Rd High Priority

August 24, 2024

Details

Provides water and nutrition to athletes

Location

Intersection of Lake Bluff Rd & Culver Rd

Run Course Marshall

August 24, 2024

Details

Supports the athletes by keeping in the run pathways clear, and provides course direction/safety awareness. Reports to Run Course Coordinator and/or EMT in case of emergency.

Not mandatory, but volunteers may use own bike for transportation to/from athlete village at their own discretion but not during the race.

Location

Various locations on the Run Course on the Durand Eastman pathway and into Seabreeze neighborhood.

Race Director

Transition Area Setup Crew - Friday High Priority

August 23, 2024

Details

Assists coordinator with transition setup
- Bike Racks & Numbering
- Fencing Setup
- Cleans up area

Location

Durand Eastman Beach

Resources Needed

Dinner provided by Race - 3+

Parking Marshalls High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 24, 2024

Details

Directs traffic in orderly manner into appropriate parking lots prior to road closures at 8:00am. Job is complete once roads are clear and all traffic has parked.

Location

Various lots around Durand Eastman Beach Park.

Transition Area Breakdown Crew - Saturday High Priority

August 24, 2024

Details

Assists coordinator with transition breakdown
- Bike Racks & Numbering
- Fencing Setup
- Cleans up area

Location

Transition Area

Race Floaters High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 24, 2024

Details

Floaters are volunteers that are used to fill gaps in race operations

Location

Various locations - will report to Volunteer Tent for assignment.

Athlete Village Coordinator

Thursday Packet Pickup High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 22, 2024

Details

1. Verifies ID and USAT membership of athletes
2. Checks-in athletes (wristbands, timing chips, swag bag with shirt)
3. Answers any race day questions

Location

Towpath Bike
21 Schoen Place
Pittsford, NY 14534

Food Setup and Service (Pre-Race)

August 24, 2024

Details

Assists the Food Safety Officer with pre-race setup and service of early morning refreshments at the hospitality tent for race staff, vendors, volunteers, and athletes. Also assists in setup of post-race food activities.

Location

Athlete Village
Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

Food Setup and Service (Post-Race)

August 24, 2024

Details

Assists the Food Safety Officer with setup and service of post-race meals and refreshments for race staff, volunteers, and athletes. Also helps with cleanup and breakdown of hospitality tent.

Location

Athlete Village
Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

Athlete Village Setup Crew - Friday High Priority

August 23, 2024

Details

Assists coordinator in setting up Athlete Village
- Food Tent
- Finish Line
- Vendor Village
- Cleanup

Location

Athlete Village
Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

Resources Needed

Dinner Provided by Race - 4 - 6

Athlete Village Breakdown Crew - Saturday High Priority

August 24, 2024

Details

Assists coordinator in breaking down Athlete Village
- Food Tent
- Finish Line
- Vendor Village
- Cleanup

Location

Athlete Village

Resources Needed

Lunch provided by Race - 3 - 4

Race Coordinator: Volunteers, Admin

Saturday Athlete Check-In & Packet Pickup High Priority

August 24, 2024

Details

1. Verifies ID and USAT membership of athletes
2. Checks-in athletes (wristbands, timing chips, swag bag with shirt)
3. Directs to body marketing

Location

Athlete Village
Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

Body Marking

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 24, 2024

Details

1. Verifies athletes bib number and identification prior to marking.
2. Marks athletes with their bib numbers on left/right arm biceps then marks right calves with racing format on top (S: Sprint, I: Intermediate, D: Duathlon, A: Aquabike, R: Relay) then age underneath.
3. Directs athlete to transition area

Location

Athlete Village
Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

Volunteer Check-In (Early) High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 24, 2024

Details

1. Verifies ID and checks-in volunteer
2. Provides Vollie ROC Tri TShirt & Project Hat (while supplies last)
2. Provides applicable job resources/tools for position (walkie talkie, flags, etc.)
4. Provides map and directs to coordinator

Location

Athlete Village
Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

Volunteer Check-In (Late)

August 24, 2024

This volunteer task is full.

Details

1. Verifies ID and checks-in volunteer
2. Provides Vollie ROC Tri TShirt & Project Hat (while supplies last)
2. Provides applicable job resources/tools for position (walkie talkie, flags, etc.)
4. Provides map and directs to coordinator

Location

Athlete Village
Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

Finish Line Medals & Water

August 24, 2024

Details

Hands out water and appropriate race medals for athletes after they cross the finish line. Alerts Medical tent of any post-race emergencies with athletes. Great job for the kiddos too!

Location

Athlete Village
Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

Award Ceremony Assistant Medium Priority

August 24, 2024

Details

Helps set up the post-race awards ceremony and podium area. Assists PA announcer with passing out awards to the athletes.

Location

Athlete Village
Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

Photographer High Priority

August 24, 2024

Details

Captures all of the race day action with high-quality pictures using own camera. Prefer to have multiple photographers in multiple areas to cover each phase of the race.

Location

Various courses
Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

Resources Needed

Camera - 1+

Friday Packet Pickup at Youth Triathlon High Priority

August 23, 2024

Details

Early Packet Pickup at Durand

Location

Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

PA Assistant Medium Priority

August 24, 2024

Details

Will assist the Public Address announcer. Duties will include helping setup PA systems at both transition and finish lines, capture timing sheets from ScoreThis, cover for PA when a break is needed.

Location

Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

I-Square After Party at IDQ Beer Works High Priority

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 24, 2024

Details

Coordinates with brewery to ensure space is reserved, food is ready, School of ROC band is setup, banners hung, etc..

Location

Irondequoit Beer Company
765 Titus Ave
Rochester, NY 14617

Resources Needed

ROC Tri Banner - 1+
RATs Feather Banner - 2+

Swim Course Coordinator

Swim Course Marshall - Beach Sweep & Guards High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 24, 2024

Details

Swim Course Marshall primary purpose is to provide additional swim safety for athletes before/during/after swim start up to transition. Each volunteer will have one of the following specific duties to appointed by the Swim Course Coordinator on race day.
1. Count athletes going in/out of swim-start corral prior to race to ensure correct athlete heat placement
2. Directs or leads athletes on swim path down to beach where race begins
3. Beach sweep counter of athletes going in/out of water
4. Keeps pathways clear for athletes headed into transition area
5. For Intermediate distance athletes, assists in redirection for 2nd swim lap

Experienced swimmers and triathletes only

Location

Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

Swim Course Marshall - Kayak Support High Priority

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 24, 2024

Details

Swim Course Marshall - Kayak Support's primary purpose is to provide in-water safety for athletes during the swim portion of the race using their own craft which they are most familiar.

Kayaker's preferred - Paddleboarders OK only if Lake Ontario is calm.

Location

Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

Resources Needed

12' Kayak equipped w. Bilge Pump - 6 - 12
Life Preserver - 6 - 12

Transition Chief

Transition Guards High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 24, 2024

Details

On rotation, the transition guards assist athletes by request with setup by primarily monitors entrance/exits to ensure only athletes and/or approved personnel are allowed in the area.

Location

Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14622

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