Positions needed for Home Football Games

• Equipment Crew: Move instruments/equipment over to the field for football games and festival either off trailer or from the school. Have equipment set up and ready for performances. Carry water coolers over to the field. Make sure podiums and step ladders are set up safely on the field for the drum majors. Push frontline equipment to place (may include speakers/bass amp/electric) or show props if using. Clear field after show. Assist with trailer loading/unloading & maintenance as necessary. Help ensure all band equipment is in good working order & functioning properly. Some light repair work may be needed. Note: Be aware of MSBOA rules at festival for field access.

• Bleachers: Clean off the bleachers before games. Wipe down if wet from rain. Rope off seating for band from crowd.

• Water: Put water and ice in coolers and get over to the field. If you sign up for water duty please either bring bags of ice (4 bags) or get ice from the Athletic Training Room in the school. Encourage band members to drink water. It is very important they all stay hydrated. Re-stock water as necessary.

• Stop Sign Holders: Hold stop signs to stop traffic on the band's way to and from the field when crossing Shelby Road in front of the school. Three going over to the field - one at foot of north entrance driveway, one to block subdivision to side of field & one by field side gate where band enters stadium. Also over in the bleacher area when the band is performing pre-game. Make sure the drum majors have area clear to conduct from.

• Uniforms: Marching Band uniforms do not go home with students. They check them out when they arrive for a game/event. Afterwards they turn them back in. A team of four to six people help check the uniforms in and out. Also, help with buckets and plumes. Raincoats if used. Afterwards, they help collect and make sure everything is turned in, hung properly and that any cleaning/damage items are handled. In addition, a Uniform Coordinator who organizes fittings/tracks inventory.