2008 Volunteer Race Bible has been uploaded. Click here
for a version without maps (click here
for course details and maps of all courses). Click here
for a complete version (with maps). The complete printed version
will be available at the Volunteer check-in areas (see below).Please
read the Volunteer Race Bible whether you’re a repeat volunteer
or considering becoming one. The 2008 Volunteer Race Bible can be
read to learn about the important role volunteers play in the success
of the race, and contains detailed volunteer job descriptions.
Volunteers make the Joe Martin Stage Race Successful!
To volunteer,
fill out the Volunteer
Form or e-mail/call the contact person under each category.
This year's
event will require more than 250 volunteers willing to donate their
time and energy to make each race an overwhelming success. Volunteers
will work as: race marshals, assistant judges, team liaisons, racecourse
preparation and tear-down. Each volunteer will receive a T-shirt
and a fully-catered "THANK-YOU" party with prizes a few
weeks after the race!
Please contact the Volunteer Coordinators, Bonnie and Dean LaGrone
- blagrone@cox.net or
call 479-750-2550 with any questions.
Also, for any
race questions or logistics, please contact Bruce Dunn, Race Director,
- bruce@misterguy.com
or call 479-521-7766 for more information.
Corner
Marshals
This is our greatest need. Corner Marshals provide safety
to both the riders and motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic along
the race route. Volunteers will be responsible for controlling intersections
throughout each day's events. Specific areas will be assigned, but
volunteers will be posted at key crossroads throughout the Friday
and Saturday road races, along the finishing stretch in Fayetteville
for Friday's road race on Dickson Street and on Sunday's criterium
course in the downtown area. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator,
Bonnie and Dean LaGrone - blagrone@cox.net
or call 479-750-2550 with any specific questions.
Feed Zones
We need volunteers to help on both Friday and Saturday in the feed
zones. Feed Zones are areas on the course that the riders pass through
and receive hand-ups in the form of water, bananas, energy gels
and bars. This is an exciting area and one that the riders really
appreciate. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Bonnie and Dean
LaGrone - blagrone@cox.net
or call 479-750-2550 with any specific questions.
Wheel Trucks
Adult-age drivers with full-size pickups trucks are needed to follow
each race group on both the Friday and Saturday road races. Wheel
trucks loaded with spare bike wheels follow the main pack of riders
and if a rider has a flat, the truck stops and allows the rider
to retrieve a spare wheel. Please
contact Wheel Truck Coordinator, Steve Jones - wsjones.ar@gmail.com
or call 479-435-0993 with any specific questions.
Registration
We need volunteers to help with various elements of the registration
process. Volunteers are needed to help with preparation of participants'
entry packages on May 9 & 10. This will require approximately
2 hours each evening at a central location. Finally, volunteers
are needed to help with the final registration and check-in of participants.
Contact Jeremy Pratchard - jpratch@uark.edu
Host
Families
House some or all of the race members of a pro-only race team. Hosts
provide sleeping space, use of a bathroom, and refrigerator space.
Providing food is not required, but a host family may offer to share
meals or give the riders full use of the kitchen.
Contact Jim Holt jimyholt@cox.net
or 479-366-3792 for more information.
Logistics
Work with our logistics' coordinator to get the race courses, as
well as the start/finish areas ready each day for racing. This will
involve some heavy lifting, setting up crowd control barricades,
placing cones, sweeping corners of debris, erecting scaffolding,
hanging banners. It's hard work, but your efforts are very visible!!
Contact Mike Oxford - moxford6@cox.net
or 479-466-9715 for more information.
Assistant
Judges
You'll have a prime seat on the finish line and know what's
happening in each race. Helping USCF judges requires a full-day
commitment for one or more days with times that vary, the ability
to read numbers as they go speeding by, and a desire to have great
fun.
Contact Kenda Grover - kgrover@uark.edu
or 479-587-1041 for more information.
Souvenir
Booth
Sell T-shirts, hats, socks and other souvenirs on Sunday during
the downtown Criterium. This will be a lively atmosphere! Contact
Cindy Creel creelc@swbell.net or 479-444-8188 for more information.
Race
Marshals
Marshals are responsible for keeping cars off the course
when bicyclists are in the vicinity, for pedestrian control and
for assisting residents in reaching their destinations. Race marshal
training is provided by Joe Martin Stage Race and law enforcement
personnel. Race marshals receive a race marshal T-shirt. Shifts
of 2 to 4 hours are needed. Contact Bonnie and Dean LaGrone - blagrone@cox.net
or call 479-750-2550
Team
Liaisons
These volunteers provide a one-on-one direct contact for the team
with the race organizers, assist with race results and perform other
team/event support activities.
Contact Stephen Ray Stafford at s_ray_s@hotmail.com
or (870) 654-5022 for more information.
Media
Hosts
Check in reporters and photographers at the press office and provide
assistance for their needs, e.g. deliver race info and results.
Contact Tom Ewart- tom@nwaphoto.com
for more information.
Odd Jobs Before & After the Race
Making goodie bags, safety pinning race numbers, folding tee shirts, etc.
Contact Bonnie LaGrone - blagrone@cox.net
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