YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!

 

Please help out wherever you can for Staines regatta.

This is OUR regatta for OUR club.

Help put Staines on the map where it belongs!

 

Staines Regatta JOBS LIST:

 

·       Administration tent: 6

o      These people will:

§        be in charge of boating area; need to ensure boating area not blocked by cars / trailers / trestles etc;

§       ensure crews follow boating and landing instructions;

§       Need to liaise with Start Marshals if crews are late / don't show for races

§       Deal with general enquiries

·       Boat Marshals: 4

o      These helpers will ensure that all boats both enter and exit the water safely and in an orderly fashion. There will be strict boating rules on the day, and these must be enforced.

·       Start Marshals: 6

o      Will  liaise with start umpire to ensure smooth progress of races and ensure correct crews are ready to race

·       Race Control: 4

o      Whilst working with two umpires in the finish tent, these people will record the results of each race (winners, time, winning margin)

 

 

·       Car Parking: 8

o      Ensuring that Silvery Sands is used to its full potential, and to ensure that there is always a safe entry and exit path for any emergency vehicles.

·       Traffic signs and Setup: 5

o      Early start to set up various regatta items insluding traffic signs. However, these people will not be needed again until the end of the regatta to help pack up. (most of the day off!, good if you want to race!)

·       Swan Herding: 10

o      Keep Tyson and his “Staines Massive” at bay and ensure they don’t attack “dem Laleham boys”! AAAAYYE!

·       Stake Boats: 8

o      Shifts of small(ish) people in pairs. Sit in a boat and get the best view of the start!

·       Food: 8

o      Preparation and selling sandwiches, cakes and cold food etc.

·       BBQ: 6

o      From Bacon Rolls to Burgers!….cook up the biggest feast in town!

·       Bar: 6

o      Try not to get the rowers too drunk before they race!

·       Other Jobs:

o      If you’re not fussed about what you do, there’s heaps of other small items to be done, just please put your name down!

 

Please contact Steve (Oz) Smith:

 

07958 508 564

 

ozrow@hotmail.com

 

or put your name down on the list at the club. Thanks to everyone for showing us your club spirit