The ROC Triathlon: USAT 2023 New York State Championship

Bike Course Marshall main priority is to provide direction and safety for cyclists during race by blocking intersection, reporting accidents to race leadership/EMT, and keeping spectators a safe distance from the action.

Other priorities include are enforcing racing etiquette/sportsmanship amongst athletes and breaking down the bike course in their area.

Cycling experience helpful, but not necessary

Not mandatory, but volunteers may use own bike for transportation to/from athlete village at their own discretion but not during the race.

Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd
Rochester, NY 14617

Experienced Cyclist Only (will be on Bike during Race) - Athlete Support and Gear, Bike Course Safety, Sweeps Course at end of bike cut-off. Will manage Bike Marshalls

Durand Eastman Beach
1342 Lakeshore Blvd
Rochester, NY 14617

Provides water and nutrition to athletes

The Highlands driveway on the Lake Ontario Pathways State Pkwy Trail

Provides water and nutrition to athletes

Intersection of Lake Bluff Rd & Culver Rd

Supports the athletes by keeping in the run pathways clear, and provides course direction/safety awareness. Reports to Run Course Coordinator and/or EMT in case of emergency.

Not mandatory, but volunteers may use own bike for transportation to/from athlete village at their own discretion but not during the race.

Various locations on the Run Course on the Durand Eastman pathway and into Seabreeze neighborhood.

Directs traffic in orderly manner into appropriate parking lots prior to road closures at 8:00am. Job is complete once roads are clear and all traffic has parked.

Various lots around Durand Eastman Beach Park.

Assists coordinator in setting up Athlete Village
- Food Tent
- Finish Line
- Vendor Village
- Cleanup

Athlete Village

Dinner Provided by Race - 4 - 6

Assists coordinator in breaking down Athlete Village
- Food Tent
- Finish Line
- Vendor Village
- Cleanup

Athlete Village

Lunch provided by Race - 3 - 4

Floaters are volunteers that are used to fill gaps in race operations or relieves the Course Marshals

Various locations - will report to Volunteer Coordinator for assignment.

Floaters are volunteers that are used to fill gaps in race operations or relieves the Course Marshals

Assists the Food Safety Officer with pre-race setup and service of early morning refreshments at the hospitality tent for race staff, vendors, volunteers, and athletes. Also assists in setup of post-race food activities.

Athlete Village

Assists the Food Safety Officer with setup and service of post-race meals and refreshments for race staff, volunteers, and athletes. Also helps with cleanup and breakdown of hospitality tent.

Athlete Village

1. Verifies ID and USAT membership of athletes
2. Checks-in athletes (wristbands, timing chips, swag bag with shirt)
3. Answers any race day questions

Assistance in preparing the athlete packets with bibs, stickers, and swag bags for about 300 athletes and 50 Volunteers....plus dinner is included!

Mike's Home
315 Grosvenor Rd.
Rochester, NY 14610

1. Verifies ID and USAT membership of athletes
2. Checks-in athletes (wristbands, timing chips, swag bag with shirt)
3. Directs to body marketing

Athlete Village

1. Verifies athletes bib number and identification prior to marking.
2. Marks athletes with their bib numbers on left/right arm biceps then marks right calves with racing format on top (S: Sprint, I: Intermediate, D: Duathlon, A: Aquabike, R: Relay) then age underneath.
3. Directs athlete to transition area

Athlete Village

1. Verifies ID and checks-in volunteer
2. Provides Vollie ROC Tri TShirt & Project Hat (while supplies last)
2. Provides applicable job resources/tools for position (walkie talkie, flags, etc.)
4. Provides map and directs to coordinator

Athlete Village

1. Verifies ID and checks-in volunteer
2. Provides Vollie ROC Tri TShirt & Project Hat (while supplies last)
2. Provides applicable job resources/tools for position (walkie talkie, flags, etc.)
4. Provides map and directs to coordinator

Athlete Village

Hands out water and appropriate race medals for athletes after they cross the finish line. Alerts Medical tent of any post-race emergencies with athletes. Great job for the kiddos too!

Athlete Village

Helps set up the post-race awards ceremony and podium area. Assists PA announcer with passing out awards to the athletes.

Athlete Village

Captures all of the race day action with high-quality pictures using own camera. Prefer to have multiple photographers in multiple areas to cover each phase of the race.

Various courses

Camera - 1+

Early Packet Pickup at Durand

Swim Course Marshall primary purpose is to provide additional swim safety for athletes before/during/after swim start up to transition. Each volunteer will have one of the following specific duties to appointed by the Swim Course Coordinator on race day.
1. Count athletes going in/out of swim-start corral prior to race to ensure correct athlete heat placement
2. Directs or leads athletes on swim path down to beach where race begins
3. Beach sweep counter of athletes going in/out of water
4. Keeps pathways clear for athletes headed into transition area
5. For Intermediate distance athletes, assists in redirection for 2nd swim lap

Experienced swimmers and triathletes only

Athlete Village, Durand Beach

Swim Course Marshall - Kayak Support's primary purpose is to provide in-water safety for athletes during the swim portion of the race using their own craft which they are most familiar.

Experience Kayaks Only - must have minimum 12' boat with bilge pump and be able to self-rescue.

Durand Beach, Lake Ontario

12' Kayak equipped w. Bilge Pump - 6 - 12
Life Preserver - 6 - 12

Assists coordinator with transition setup
- Bike Racks & Numbering
- Fencing Setup
- Cleans up area

Transition Area

Dinner provided by Race - 3+

Assists coordinator with transition breakdown
- Bike Racks & Numbering
- Fencing Setup
- Cleans up area

Transition Area

On rotation, the transition guards assist athletes by request with setup by primarily monitors entrance/exits to ensure only athletes and/or approved personnel are allowed in the area.