Looking for Volunteers

Want to be part of the Tropical Power Coast 2 Coast challenge? Many of us want to be part of this challenging event however we have not found the courage to enter, however those of you that find yourselves in this boat can volunteer to be Marshalls at the event. You will be guaranteed a challenging, exciting time while helping the Eco Adventures Committee manage the event froim stage to stage. This experience will also prepare you for making the decision to enter the event next year!

In order to ensure that the event runs smoothly Marshalls preform a variety of functions that include timing competitors, tabulating results, placing sponsor banners, assisting in the setup and take down of the Start location, Finish locations and Check Points and for the more adventurous sweeping trails and manning remote check points. In fact there is a function and job for all levels of fitness and for all levels of experience.

The Tropical Power Coast 2 Coast 2007 is scheduled for the 18th and 19th October 2008 and Eco Adventure s is now looking to sign up marshalls. The Tropical Power Coast 2 Coast is divided into a series of stages that include:

DAY 1	SATURDAY OCTOBER 18, 2008
Stage 1:	START TIME: 6.00 am
RUN:	1.4 km – Toco Lighthouse to Sally Bay
CYCLE:	40 km – Sally Bay to Matelot
TIMES:	Fastest – 1 hour
	Slowest – 2.5 hours
STAGE 2
RUN:	32 km – Matelot to Blanchisseuse
TIMES:	Fastest – 3 hours
	Slowest – 8 hours

DAY 2	SUNDAY OCTOBER 19, 2008
STAGE 3:	START TIME: 5.00 am
CYCLE:	58 km – Blanchisseuse to Diego Martin North Post
TIMES:	Fastest – 1.5 hours
	Slowest – 4 hours
STAGE 4
RUN:	8 km – Diego Martin North Post to Macqueripe
TIMES:	Fastest – 1.25 hours
	Slowest – 3 hours
STAGE 5
PADDLE:	30 km – Macqueripe to Williams Bay
TIMES:	Fastest – 2.75 hours
	Slowest – 6 hours

 

FINISH LINE

You can decide what stage you would prefer to work at based on your availability, fitness level and sense of adventure. If you are available for the entire weekend Eco Adventures can then schedule in at various stages right through the weekend and would organize accommodation for you if necessary.

Expectations of Marshalls

1. Professional attitude (polite and courtesious behaviour towards all, competitors, villagers, onlookers and other staff).
2. Proper attire. Marshall are expected to provide their own gear including proper outdoor footwear, clothing, rain protection, backpack if on a trail etc. Event management will provide additional guidance and will also provide a marshall bib or jersey which must be worn at all times for easy identification.
3. Adherence to the same conduct codes as competitors.
4. Marshalls are expected to have the commensurate fitness levels for their roles
5. Provision of a signed medical form and waiver.
6. Signed volunteer contract (provided by event management).
7. Provide and transport own food and beverage replenishments for assigned roles. ECO Adventures will provide reimbursement for expenses.

Eco Adventures will provide the following

1. Marshall bib or jersey.
2. Equipment for duties (clipboard, paper, pens and specific role instructions)
3. Transport if necessary.
4. Two way radio as necessary.
5. Access to the same medical facilities available to competitors.
6. Marshall briefing to provide race specifics and role responsibilities.
7. Each marshall will be paid for their services.

If you want to be placed in a location with other marshalls that you know please state so on the form and include the name of the person. As part of being a marshall you will also have to fill out a medical form and disclaimer. The date, time and location of this briefing will be announced soon!