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Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon

Sun August 17, 2025 Cupertino, CA 95014 US

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VOLUNTEER HERE!

INSTRUCTIONS

Details

Please select a task from the list below.

Every volunteer who works at least a 4 hours shift will receive a coupon for 50% off a future Sierra Cascades or PlayTime Multisport race. To get a code for 100% off, sign up to Set Up on Saturday and another on Sunday. Alternately, sign up for two tasks on Sunday with one beingTear Down.

The Volunteer Appreciation party will be a week or two after the race. More details to follow.

Thank you for volunteering!

SATURDAY - Day Before

Set up (Pick things up, put them down)

You must be 16-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 16, 2025

Details

Help set up the course the day before the race. Put out signs, hang up banners, put up bike racks, chalk up transition, lay out cones

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C in front of the main pool entrance.

Packet Pickup - Sports Basement Medium Priority

August 16, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Give out packets, t-shirts and ticket for Kona Ice at Sports Basement the day before.

Location

Sports Basement
1177 Kern Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Bike & Helmet Safety Check

Bike & Helmet Safety Check

You must be 16-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS TASK UNLESS ANDREW YEE TOLD YOU TOO

Do you have bike mechanic skills? These checks provide a base-level check of things like air in tires, loose parts, brakes work, and proper helmet fit.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C at the Volunteer Check-In Tent.

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup - onsite

You must be 16-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

Packet Pickup is the first contact most kids and parents have with volunteers. You will check them in, hand out their bib numbers and wristbands, then send them to get a Goodie Bag and T-shirt.

This can be a slightly hectic place, especially when lots of kids show up at once to register. Need folks with great communication and organization skills. And patience.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C at the Volunteer Check-In Tent.

T-shirts/Giveaway

You must be 12-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

Hand out t-shirts and any other giveaway

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C at the Volunteer Check-In Tent.

Body Marking

You must be 14-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

Mark our racer's waves and bib number on their bodies with a sharpie. It's a triathlon thing.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C at the Volunteer Check-In Tent.

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Transition Area

Transition Area High Priority

You must be 16-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

You will help all the participants find a place to set up their gear when they first arrive. Then, after the swim and bike, make sure their shoelaces are tied, help them find their bike, and send them off in the right direction.

It can be very busy in transition, so communication skills are a must. It definitely involves some "traffic control!" And being willing to tell parents to leave.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C at the Volunteer Check-In Tent.

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Swim

Swim Pool Deck High Priority

You must be 16-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

You will help out on the pool deck with all aspects of the swim. Helping kids in and out, counting laps and ensuring the safety of the kids in the pool.

Lifeguards will be on hand, so you don't need lifeguard experience.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C at the Volunteer Check-In Tent.

Lifeguards

You must be 16-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

Certified lifeguard are needed to help on the pool deck. ONLY SIGN UP HERE IF YOU WORK FOR SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C in front of the main pool entrance.

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Bike Course

Bike Course High Priority

You must be 16-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

Kids bike on a closed course with volunteers spread out along every part of it. Volunteers put slap bracelets on the kids to count their laps and take them off once they are done and heading into transition.

The main focus here is safety and cheering on the kids as they make their way through the bike course.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C at the Volunteer Check-In Tent.

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Run Course

Run Course High Priority

You must be 16-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

The run course is on the De Anza track. You will help kids count their laps and ensure the safety of the participants as they make their way around the track and into the finish chute. It also entails a little "traffic control" of parents and adoring fans.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C at the Volunteer Check-In Tent.

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Finish Line

Finish Line

You must be 10-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

What a great place to be when the kids come into the finish chute! You'll help with giving them their medals and some water.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C at the Volunteer Check-In Tent.

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Expo

Food & Fluids

You must be 12-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

FOOD: The food folks help out in the food tent for the kids, and/or help deliver food to volunteers on the course. Any way you "slice it," this volunteer opportunity is all about the food! Lots of prep and lots of fun!

FLUIDS - You will be set up in strategic places around the venue to offer kids water and keep them hydrated!

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C at the Volunteer Check-In Tent.

Expo Support

August 17, 2025

Details

You will supervise our Cheer Station and other games to make sure supplies don't walk away and younger children get the help they need. Also, make sure vendors get food and possibly help with awards.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C in front of the main pool entrance.

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Floaters & Traffic Control

Traffic Control Medium Priority

You must be 12-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

Help direct traffic in the morning to keep cars away from pedestrians. Help lost parents find the pool, the Expo and other areas. Control spectator access so parents don't interfere with racers.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C in front of the main pool entrance.

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Tear Down

Tear Down (Pick things up, put them away)

You must be 18-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

Stay after the race and help tear down the course. Stack up the barriers, cones, and bike racks, take down the signs, put the track and expo area back the way we found it. Etc.

This includes light, moderate, and/or heavy physical exertion. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, and work gloves.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C in front of the main pool entrance.

SUNDAY - RACE DAY - Other

Photographers

August 17, 2025

Details

Please do not sign up for this task unless you have been told to by the Race Director.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C in front of the main pool entrance.

Announcing

You must be 18-80 years old to volunteer for this task.

August 17, 2025

Details

Please do not sign up for this task unless you have been told to by the Race Director.

Location

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet in Parking Lot C in front of the main pool entrance.

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