Lake Braddock is competing in several VASRA regattas this spring. VASRA requires each club to assist with the operations at the regattas. In addition, there are many assignments needed to support setting up the Lake Braddock Crew team at the VASRA regattas. Families will be able to select from either VASRA assignments or Lake Braddock assignments to fulfill their team support requirement.

Dress with the anticipation of inclement weather. Wear layered and waterproof clothing. Consider a hat, sunscreen and gloves.

There is no cell phone use during assignments.

Parking fee is $10. Come early for assignments, it can take up 20 minutes to get through the gate. If the overflow lots are in use, it can take OVER AN HOUR to park, catch the bus to Sandy Run, and get to the river.

Regatta Location: Sandy Run Marina at 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station, VA.

Questions? Please contact Iris Warren at iris.warren@cgi.com or 571-237-8498

The following is a description of the various positions

LAKE BRADDOCK ASSIGNMENTS

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Duties: Volunteers will clean up area around boat house, parking lot, and dock. If available, please bring the following items: brooms, leaf blowers (preferably gas), rakes

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Duties: Responsible to be available on Friday to transport equipment by launch or vehicle to Sandy Run.

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Duties: Assignment could include lifting and transporting equipment or other depending on needs for setup for Lake Braddock.

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Duties: At the conclusion of the regatta, duties could include lifting and transporting equipment or other depending on needs for Lake Braddock.

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Duties: Launch drivers and other helpers to be on standby in case assistance is needed. Duties could include lifting and transporting equipment or other assignment depending on needs.

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VASRA ASSIGNMENTS

Duties: The first shift volunteers will set up concession stand supplies and prepare and sell food, T-shirts or programs as assigned by the Concession Manager. If you sell T-shirts and programs, you will be given a separate moneybox, so please do not mix this money with that from food sales. The afternoon shift is responsible for cleaning up the area and putting the supplies away. They will also need to put away the tables, grills, coffeepots and any other equipment. Those selling T-shirts and programs are to count any that are left over and turn in that count of each with the money.

Special Instructions: On the second sign-in sheet that the Concession Manager has, indicate both time of arrival and time of your departure.

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VOLUNTEERS NEW TO DRIVING MUST ATTEND ONELAUNCH DRIVER TRAINING CLASS; NO REFRESHER TRAINING IS REQUIRED.

Duties: You will patrol the lower reservoir (near the dam) to ensure the safety or the rowers and to prevent the shells from venturing too near to the dam. YOU MUST BE IN

PLACE BEFORE THE FIRST SHELL ARRIVES AT THE START.

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DRIVERS FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD BE EXPERIENCED AND COMFORTABLE FOLLOWING SHELLS DOWN THE RACE COURSE.

Duties: During the regatta you will be assigned to a Regatta Judge/Referee as his/her launch driver. You are under his/her control. Hand signals might be used. If you have a stopwatch, bring it along, it could be of use.

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VOLUNTEERS NEW TO DRIVING MUST ATTEND ONE LAUNCH DRIVER TRAINING CLASS; NO REFRESHER TRAINING IS REQUIRED.

Duties: During the regatta, you will keep a keen eye on the course and attempt to keep powerboats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, etc. out of the way of a race. Sometimes you will need to pick up large pieces of flotsam and jetsam, which are in the shells’ way. You must particularly keep a keen eye on rowers warming up upstream and for any shells that may have capsized. 4 | P a g e

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VOLUNTEERS NEW TO DRIVING MUST ATTEND ONE LAUNCH DRIVER TRAINING CLASS; NO REFRESHER TRAINING IS REQUIRED.

Duties: At the conclusion of the regatta, you will drive a launch and help store the regatta course equipment, motors, launches, lane markers, etc., and whatever is needed to secure the regatta site. Some heavy lifting might be involved.

Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the Launch Master or Course Master on

the dock, for assignment to a launch. You will probably have a helper who must also wear a life vest. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report

for your volunteer job.

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Special Instructions: Report to the Chief Judge at the Finish Line, via shuttle launch or van. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.

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Duties: This job is to prepare the race site for the regatta.

Activities will include such things as setting up tents, preparing trash containers, moving tables and chairs, and carrying food. You may have to do some heavy lifting.

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Duties: At the conclusion of the regatta, you will help store the regatta equipment, to include tents, tables, and chairs, and whatever is needed to secure the regatta site. Some heavy lifting might be involved.

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Duties: At the conclusion of the regatta, you will help store the regatta equipment, motors, launches, and lane markers, etc., and whatever is needed to secure the regatta site. Some heavy lifting might be involved. You will be working in a launch part of the time. 5 | P a g e

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Duties: You will collect the required money from persons wanting to ride the van down to the regatta site. The fee is $1.00 per person each way. The only exceptions will be the USRA officials and the Regatta Directors who may ride for free.

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Duties: You will work at the finish line to help determine shell timing and placement. The Finish Line Judge makes all lane assignments. You will need to be able to operate a stopwatch effectively in order to time the split time for the shell in your assigned lane.

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Duties: Responsible for preparation of all equipment that will be needed transported either by car or launch to the regatta. Transport will normally be by launch on Friday afternoons

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VOLUNTEERS NEW TO DRIVING MUST ATTEND ONE LAUNCH DRIVER TRAINING CLASS; NO REFRESHER TRAINING IS REQUIRED.

Duties: You will patrol the lower reservoir (near the dam) to ensure the safety or the rowers and to prevent the shells from venturing too near to the dam. YOU MUST BE IN

PLACE BEFORE THE FIRST SHELL ARRIVES AT THE START. Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver. Then pick up a life vest and report to the Launch Master on the dock, who will assign you to a launch. Make certain that your launch has a full complement of life preservers, an oar, and sufficient fuel. Shift changes will take place at the finish line exchange dock. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job.

Special Instructions: You will be very close to the water for extended periods. Wear waterproof clothing, hat and sunscreen. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED CLOTHING

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Duties: The Dock master Assistant helps the Dock master make sure that the crews are checked-in, launched, and retrieved safely, and at the correct times. They are to keep docks clear of unnecessary gear, help wash the docks prior to start of regatta, and take messages to HQ for dock master

Special Instructions: At the Regatta sign-in location, sign attendance sheet and insurance waiver, then report to and work under the direction of the OLOC Dock Master.

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Duties: At the starting platform you will help align the shells to be in proper position for the start. You will also need to help prevent damage to the shells when they back up to your lane. You will remain on the starting platform throughout your shift. Before the start of each race, you will lie down on the plank that extends out from the platform and reach out your arms to catch the stern of the shell coming into your lane. DO NOT try to stop the stern from hitting the platform by putting your hand between the shell and platform, there may be too much momentum and may cause injury. When instructed, you will pull back or push out the shell a number of inches for alignment. These instructions, given just before each start, will come from the official at the side of the racecourse whose job it is to get all the bow balls in a straight line. He/she will use a megaphone or radio headphones. Be careful with your grip and make sure nothing is in the way when the starter says, "Go" and the boat explodes out of your hands. MAKE SURE TO LET GO OF THE SHELL IMMEDIATELY UPON THE START. Do not engage in clever repartee with the crews. They are nervous enough already and needn’t be disturbed.

Special Instructions: Ride to the finish line via a Shuttle Launch. Shift changes take place at the exchange dock near the finish line. Please understand that your club will be fined if you fail to report for your volunteer job. You will be very close to the water for extended periods. Wear waterproof clothing, hat and sunscreen. DON’T WEAR RED COLORED ITEMS. THEY COULD BE CONFUSED WITH A REFEREE’S RED FLAG (WHICH STOPS A RACE).

Headphones are usually worn only at the bigger regattas (e.g., VSRC), fit over one ear and have a battery pack that clips on to your waistband (belt). If using the Realistic

brand headset turn the POWER to "MAN" (not VOX), Volume and VOX/MIC controls are set to "L" (not "M" or "H"). If using the Maxon brand headset, set the VOX/PTT Selector to "PTT" (push-to-talk) and the VOLUME control to the lowest setting that allows you to hear clearly (to save battery power). There are two sets for each lane. Use the Realistic brand first - they have the 9V battery. The Maxon brand has two rechargeable AA batteries that usually don’t last long. The brands are interchangeable (i.e., on the same frequency). The spare headsets will be in the white box (post office sorting box) usually set at the center of the platform.

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