Welcome everyone and thanks for volunteering at the CRASH-Bs. We are delighted to have you help us out. Please read the page below for instructions.

Update - Feb 18, 2008

     Map of arena now available. Volunteer Lounge marked - for meetings, etc.
     Volunteer Instruction available in PDF
     Please show up for your shift 20-30 minutes in advance.
     We still need of coxswains (who check athlete info). Please spread the word.

ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments have been sent out via email from Maura. Click here to review assignments. Your committee chair will be in touch with you about further details as well. Please feel free to email Maura if you have a question - will try for prompt response!

REPORT TIME
• Morning shifts should report at 8 am for morning shifts unless otherwise notified by your committee chair. Some volunteers for Athlete Check-in, Weigh-in and Info/Doors report earlier - they will be notified separately.
• Afternoon shifts report at 11:30 am, though please check your job assignment as there may be some variations. Coxswains report at 12 noon (see below). Please be on time! If you are unable to make your shift, please email Maura asap. 

PARKING
Parking is available in the lots around the arena for a fee. Volunteers may want to consider carpooling or public transportation as an alternative. For more information on directions and parking, please click here for CRASH-B general info.

CHECK IN
• On arrival, report to lounge on ground floor - left side of lobby, through glass doors - follow posted signs
• Get your hand stamped and confirm job assignment
• Pick up Volunteer shirt - it's important to wear this shirt (red) at all times while working as a volunteer so that competitors and CRASH-B staff can easily identify you.
• You may leave personal outdoor clothing here

VOLUNTEER FOOD
• Food available in the lounge - food is for Volunteers only please. Outside food is not allowed. 

PERSONAL POSSESSIONS
There are no lockers or secure areas for volunteers, so we advise you to either leave valuables at home or carry them with you in a bag at all times. You may leave your coat in the lounge.

COXSWAINS
There will be a brief training session for all coxswains before the shifts start. Please be on time.
• On arrival go to volunteer check in area - Lounge
• Drop off personal outdoor clothing, Sign waiver, get hand stamped and get t-shirt
• Put on volunteer t-shirt(red) and wear it proudly while on the floor for easy identification.
• Proceed to training area in the volunteer lounge (same room as volunteer check-in) The AM Group will meet at 8:15 and report to floor by 8:45am. The PM Group will meet at 12 noon and report to the floor by 12:30.
• You are expected to stay at your assigned erg until the heats are over.
• IF YOU NEED A BATHROOM BREAK - check with your starter, once they have someone to cover for you, you may leave. Please return as quickly as possible.

IMPORTANT
• Before race starts, confirm competitor's card matches heat/event.
• Accuracy in recording FINAL TIMES is Vital to competitors success.
• Ask competitors if they want to be coxed - Please respect their wishes!
• If you have an empty erg, look for a replacement competitor from the bullpen.

MANUAL TIMING
There will be a brief training session for manual timing. Geoffrey Knauth is the committee chair and will be in touch with Manual Timing volunteers directly with specific details.

SHOWED UP LATE? Dazed and Confused?
• Report to lounge on ground floor - left side of lobby, through glass doors - follow posted signs

THANK YOU - WE CAN NOT DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!
CRASH-B Board of Directors