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CrossFondo sector captains wanted

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 2:49 pm
by Lister Farrar
The CrossFondo course guy (me), is looking for folks interested in managing and supporting a small team of marshals for a 3-4 km sector of the course. Want a reminder of what the day is like? (or just groove with it once a week like i do :).)

https://youtu.be/fuKhMPOsHqg

Tasks include:
  • Choose a sector (early or late in the course, familiar or new to you) 3-4 km
    Finalize the number of marshals needed in your sector (5-10)
    Ask the volunteer coordinator for help recruiting
    Recruit from friends and acquaintances
    Help mark the course the day before or morning before
    Patrol the sector by bike to support the marshals and check route marking (flags and arrows)
    Receive delivery of hot calzones from Bicycle Pizza for marshals
    Deliver hot calzones to marshals
    Rotate the marshals, if feasible, to keep it interesting
    Liaise with owners
    Liaise with traffic controllers
    Have marshals pick up all the markings and garbage after the sweep riders passes by
    Deliver markings back to start finish, and enjoy hearing adventure stories, lunch and a beverage
Hours of commitment vary depending whether the sector is early or late in the course. Sector 1 and 10 will be the same. Maybe 2 and 9. Sector 3 is probably 8:00-11:00, the latter sectors start later, but last longer as the riders string out. Sector 8 probably 10:00 to 1:00.

You won't be left hanging though; anyone arriving at the short course turn-off (approx 10 km) after 2 hrs will be sent the short route.

There will be a short zoom meeting shortly with other captains, who know more about this that i do.

Thanks!

Re: CrossFondo sector captains wanted

Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:25 pm
by rmmierau@gmail.com
Lister I can do any section, thanks

Re: CrossFondo sector captains wanted

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 1:59 pm
by Lister Farrar
Thanks Ron! I'm sending out an email today with a zoom meeting link Thursday at 8:00, and the list of sectors and captains. We still need about three more captains, if anyone knows a club member who could help.

Mtg agenda:
  • Check captains can open the plotaroute private map
    Review the captains tasks
    Supports for captains: flags, arrow signs, trail clearing, vests, stop go paddles, food for marshals, etc
    Schedule final flag check on the sector Saturday
    Cut off times and support for stragglers

    Separately, review any specifics to each sector, such as gates, animals, owner preferences.

Re: CrossFondo sector captains wanted

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 2:44 pm
by Rolf
Email sent, Lister.