Helpers Corner






To make the event run smoothly and safely requires a lot of helpers - ranging from Vet Steward to manning a road crossing to working out the results - and much more.  Whether you can give up a wee bit of time or a lot of time your help will be very much appreciated.

If you are interested in helping with any of the tasks detailed below please email either Sheila Bruce - bruceravendale@aol.com or Jacqui MacMillan - jacquelinemacmillan@tiscali.co.uk

OR sign up now by clicking the link below and leaving a message of what you would like to do and when: Championships helpers, Kelso 2012

 Task       What will I actually be doing When will I be needed
 Vet Steward Ensure that vetting area is run smoothly, queues are kept to a minimum, support the vet writers, that rider's present their horses within their times 0800 - 1600
 Vet Writer Writing onto vet sheets information that results from vet's inspections 0600 - 1700
 Timekeeper Starting and finishing entrants, recording times 0800 - 1600
 Working in Administration Act as a check desk for rider's 0800 - 1200 or 1200 - 1700
 Working in the results room Helping to produce the results for each class 1100 - 1800
 Vet Gate Steward In charge of vet gates 0930 - 1600
 Vet Gate Staff Help at vet gates - times, generally stewarding 0930 - 1600
 Road Crossing steward Ensure rider's have safe passage over main roads 0700 - 1200 or 1200 - 1700
 Gate Opener open and close gates out in the country to ensure that stock doesn't get out etc  0630 - 1000 or 1000 - 1300 or 1300 - 1600
 Communications co-ordinator Liaise with checkpoints to ensure that all riders are accounted for, travelled round the course in correct order, link with Vet Steward and Chief Steward 0800 - 1700
   

These are the main tasks and for some there is a need for more than one person e.g. with 5 vets on duty we will require 5 x vet writers.  Don't be put off if you can only give a small amount of time - there are always ongoing tasks that need to be covered.

If you would like to volunteer for any of the above tasks or find out more then please make contact with either Sheila of Jacqui using their emails above.