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RACE DAY VOLUNTEER POSITION Descriptions

Each available volunteer position that FSST must fill at home races includes a brief description below. Some positions require no previous experience or certifications, while others require US Ski & Snowboard certification.

All volunteers must sign in with the day's Volunteer Coordinator, and sign out after the competition to receive volunteer credit! Please note that volunteers are not permitted to compete or forerun.

SCOREBOARD– In Finish Arena

Follow the start list and create a scoreboard based on age class and racing order. Training will be provided in the morning before the event. Meet at the Ski Team Building to get your provided materials

Responsibilities:

• Write down all racers on provided large scoreboard sheet

• Hang scoreboard to wooden scoreboard frame in finish area

• You will be on a headset with the timing tower throughout the race.  As a team, one volunteer will receive times through the headset the second volunteer will write down times for each race on the scoreboard

• At the completion of the second race, bring supplies back to the coaches building.

Job Requirements:

• Be prepared to stand outside for extended periods in variable weather conditions.

Wear appropriate clothing to stay warm at the start area.

GATE JUDGE - ON HILL - May need to ski or snowboard to post.

NEW IN 2025 - All-day gate judge volunteer shifts count for 2 credits!

An official who watches competitors pass through gates and decides if they have passed correctly or committed a fault.  Gate judges are responsible for making quick, consistent, and well-documented decisions.  Training will be provided in the morning before the event. Meets at the Ski Team Building to get your provided materials

Responsibilities:

• Observe competitors pass through set of gates they have been assigned to.

• Gate judges must document their decisions, including drawing diagrams of faults and recording the competitors bib number and gate number.

• Keep all fault cards organized and be sure to wait at your assigned area until your cards are collected by head gate judge.  The head gate judge will ski to you to collect your cards.

• It is vital that gate judges review training materials sent to them prior to the race day in order to have a clear understanding of race rules.

• At the completion of the second race, bring supplies back to the coaches building.

Job Requirements:

• Be prepared to stand outside for extended periods in variable weather conditions.

• Must be able to ski or snowboard to most positions.  There is the option of hiking to lower spots on the course.

START/ FINISH HAND TIMER - ON HILL - May need to ski or snowboard to post.

The Hand Timer is stationed at either the start or finish line. Equipped with a stopwatch and clipboard, you will call out the time of each racer as they pass through the starting gate or finish line, along with their bib number to the recorder. Training will be provided on the morning of race day before heading to your position.

Responsibilities:

• Use a stopwatch to time each racer at either the start or finish line.

• Ensure accuracy and consistency, as hand times are used to verify electronic times and can replace them in the event of a computer failure.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to stand or kneel for extended periods.

• Pay close attention to each racer’s bib number and start (or finish) time.

• Must be able to ski or snowboard to reach your post, as the position is on the hill.

• Be prepared to stand for extended periods in variable weather conditions.

• Wear appropriate clothing to stay warm at the start area.

START/FINISH RECORDER - ON HILL - May need to ski or snowboard to post.

You will record the time of each racer as they pass through the starting gate or finish line, along with their bib number that the timer calls. Training will be provided on the morning of race day before heading to your position.

Responsibilities:

• Record the time and corresponding bib number for each racer.

• Ensure accuracy and consistency, as hand times are used to verify electronic times and can replace them in the event of a computer failure.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to stand or kneel for extended periods.

• Pay close attention to each racer’s bib number and start (or finish) time.

• Must be able to ski or snowboard to reach your post, as the position is on the hill.

• Be prepared to stand for extended periods in variable weather conditions.

• Wear appropriate clothing to stay warm at the start area.

LUNCH– Off Hill (Completed the Day Before Race Day, Drop Off on Race Day)

The Lunch volunteer follows detailed instructions to shop for, pickup, and deliver lunch. Lunches will need to be dropped off at the Ski Team Building, as soon as possible on race day. 

Responsibilities:

• Costco or other shopping: Serving 50+ people:  Shop for: water, chips, fruit (like cuties or apples) and cookies should be purchased in advance of the day of the race. 

• Sandwich Pickup: An order for sandwiches will be placed at a local shop. Order needs to be picked up day-of. Details will be shared with the volunteer who signs up for this position.

• Drop-off: Deliver the sandwiches, case of water, and box of chips to Race Admin on race day.

• Reimbursement: Bring your Costco / grocery receipt when you drop off the lunches to receive a reimbursement check.

STARTER – On Hill (Must Ski or Snowboard to Your Post)

As the Starter, you will stand directly next to the starting line, signal the racers when to begin, communicate with the timing shack, and reset the starting gate wand after each racer.

Responsibilities:

• Arrive at the start area 30 minutes before the race begins.

• Use the correct cadence to signal each racer to start.

• Close the wand after each racer passes through.

• Communicate with the timing shack.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to ski or snowboard to reach your post.

• Be prepared to stand for extended periods in variable weather conditions.

• Wear appropriate clothing to stay warm at the start area.

• Must be able to stoop to close the wand after each racer.