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Thanks
to all who volunteer YOU make racing possible at AIRDRIE BMX!
Here is the never-ending list of the jobs that we depend on volunteers for
to keep our track running smoothly!!! Please check with registration or the
Track Operator to sign up to volunteer. Thanks in advance for your help!
REGISTRATION: (Works under the direction of the Track Operator)
Signing
up riders for races (in the computer system with B.E.M. software), running and
posting motos, making moto corrections, processing new and/or renewal
memberships, collecting race fees, answering miscellaneous questions, passing
out new rider flyers and signing up new members.
50/50: (Works under the direction of the Treasurer)
Selling
50/50 tickets and collecting money throughout the races (particularly during the
larger races).
CONCESSION:
Getting to the track a little early to help
set-up the concession stand, work during the races and then doing a short
clean-up afterwards.
FACILITIES UP-KEEP:
(Works under the
direction of the Track Director)
Helping
before and after the races to set-up and take down the gate ram, air hoses,
signage, speaker systems, etc.. Making sure that trash is in the trash
cans and the park is clean.
TRACK MAINTENANCE:
(Works under
the direction of the Track Director)
Volunteers
are needed to help with track maintenance to keep the track free of rocks,
grass, to keep it watered, swept, striped, and dragged to keep it free of ruts.
Sometimes we need help moving dirt, re-shaping parts of the track and help is
needed to cover and un-cover the track to keep it dry during threat of inclement
weather. Help is also needed to keep the facilities mowed edged and trimmed.
CORNER/Track OFFICIALS:
(Works under the
direction of the Head Track Official)
Volunteers
are needed for race days to stand out on the track during the practices and
races to read rider numbers to the announcer, call fouls in the corners and to
check on downed riders.
STAGERS:
(Works under the direction of the
Head Track Official)
These
volunteers stand on the starting hill during the races, call out each moto to
the riders readying them for the gate to make sure that the correct riders are
in each moto and in the correct gates. They will also signal the gate
dropper to begin the race when riders are set.
GATE DROPPER/Starter:
(Works under the
direction of the Head Track Official)
The
gate dropper runs the starting gate (from the tower) and times each one so that
the motos and the announcer are in sync.
 FINISH
LINE:
(Works under the direction of the Head Track
Official)
This
volunteer stands/sits at the finish line and records the finishes of each moto
during the races. THESE ARE THE OFFICIAL
RESULTS FROM THE RACES THAT ARE TURNED INTO THE
ABA
(ALBERTA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION).
 AWARDS:
(Works under the direction of the track Operator)
Volunteer/s stand in the registration room and hand out awards to the riders at
the completion of racing.
ANNOUNCER:
This volunteer announces the races, as well as any special
announcements i.e.. First time riders, birthdays, special awards etc...
Plays the "National Anthem" during the parade lap, announces
"Friends of the Track" and Upcoming Events. Plus keeps track of
motos on the track and finishes of each moto.
THERE ARE MANY MORE JOBS THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LISTED AND ALSO SOME MORE
THAT WILL POP UP THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, SO PLEASE BE READY TO VOLUNTEER. BECAUSE
OUR KIDS COUNT ON US...If you are interested in
volunteering for any of these jobs contact any official and they will put you in
touch with the necessary person/s.
REMEMBER: VOLUNTEERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO
AIRDRIE
BMX. WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS, RACING WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE!!! All jobs must be
filled before the races can be started, please sign up!
Volunteers
= Racing at Airdrie BMX
NO Volunteers = NO RACING at Airdrie BMX
This
is a non-profit organization run
entirely by volunteers. All money made off of T-shirts, candy, entry
fees, etc., are put back into the track for improvements, trophies, etc.
No one here is drawing a salary. Everyone you see helping is a volunteer.
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