Opportunity Details | 2024 Regional Metro Track and Field - Apple Valley

2024 Regional Metro Track and Field - Apple Valley

Special Olympics Minnesota's Regional Metro Track & Field competition is being held on May 18 and we are looking for volunteers to help make the day happen! We hope to see you there!

 

No track & field experience? No problem! A detailed training is given at the beginning of each shift. You're welcome to sign up for any of the following roles:

• General Event Support: 
  
  • Check in and welcome athletes, teams, and volunteers.
  • Volunteers will also fill in other spots or jump in to help where needed. They may have a shorter shift than scheduled.
  • This is a great role for someone who is flexible and a self starter!
• Clerk: This position assists the Head Starter as they get the athletes placed in their correct lanes and ready for their race! This position is mostly standing/walking. 
• Staging:
  
  • Prepare competitors for their upcoming races.
  • Escort competitors to the starting line.
• Timer:
  
  • Record times for competitors.
• Field Events Assistant:
  
  • Manage and record scores for 1-2 field events.
  • These include:
    
    • Shot Put, Tennis Ball Throw, Softball Throw, Running Long Jump, Standing Long Jump
• Awards Announcer:
  
  • Announce names and places of athletes during award ceremony. 
• Awards Assistant:
  
  • Organize and prepare awards for athletes.
  • At least one assistant will work as runner, bringing athletes from lanes to awards area. 

Watch

 

Watch our brief 'What You Should Know' video for some more details on volunteering!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0zvnHp9N1o 

 

Volunteer Expectations….

• Volunteers must be 15 years or older to volunteer on their own.  
  
  • 12-14 year old volunteers are welcome when volunteering with chaperone/parent/guardian 18+.
  • Interested volunteers who are under 12 are welcomed to cheer on athletes as fans in the stands with chaperone/parent/guardian 18+.     
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• You may sign up for one or more shifts.
• There is no smoking, alcohol consumption, or drug use by volunteers.
• Abusive behavior toward athletes, other volunteers or staff will not be tolerated.
• Please don't exchange personal information with any athlete.
• Cancellations
  
  • If event is canceled you will be notified by email & text message.
  • Cancellation calls are made only on the morning of the event.
• Wear
  
  • Comfortable clothing & shoes. 
  • Volunteer t-shirt (given when you check in).
  • This event is outdoors so please dress appropriate for the weather!
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• Parking/Transportation
  
  • Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your shift starts to check in.
  • Parking is available on site.
  • Please contact us if you would like any support with other transportation options.
• Pack
  
  • Any meals or snacks needed-lunch will not be provided. (Concessions will be available to purchase on site. Please contact us if this presents any hardship or prevents your ability to volunteer).
  • A water bottle.

Thank you for volunteering with Special Olympics Minnesota! We count on you and you play a very important role in our success!

Category:

005 - Regional Competition