Details
The transition area volunteer will be working in the high school parking lot. The transition area is a huge rectangular fenced area where the athletes will keep their bicycles and other items needed for completing the triathlon. It is the place where the "transition" from swimming to biking, and from biking to running, takes place. The ONLY people allowed inside the transition area are "marked" athletes (they will have their race numbers on their arms and legs) and event staff (you). There are 4 ways (openings) to get in and out of the transition area and they will be clearly marked. Therefore, there will be 4 transition area volunteers, one for each entry/exit: Swim entry, bike exit, bike entry, run exit. Transition area volunteers make sure that ONLY marked athletes and their equipment are inside the transition area and that their bikes are also marked with the same numbers that are on their arms and legs. If the numbers don't match, (or they are missing numbers) call the volunteer coordinator and get help from the other volunteers. (I have never seen any problems.) The bikes, shoes, and other equipment that a triathlete will have in the transition area can easily exceed $5000. So your job is to help make sure these belongings are safe and with the right people. You also guide athletes in and out of the transition area, making sure they use the correct entry/exit during the race. The volunteer coordinator will work closely with you. The transition area is the hub of excitement and activity and fun to watch!
Requirements:
Stand and walk
Give instructions to athletes
Be able to read numbers
Bring a flashlight
Bring your cell phone
