VASRA Regatta Job Descriptions
The complete job descriptions for each job can be found on the VASRA Volunteer Coordinator Handbook. Some jobs require different descriptions for each site or each sub-type. The shift times are indicated in each job description in terms of race start and race end. Jobs requiring launch driver training are marked. (If you need this list in soft copy notify the personnel committee.)
Driver - Referee
DRIVERS FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD BE EXPERIENCED AND
COMFORTABLE FOLLOWING SHELLS DOWN THE RACE COURSE.
Location
of job: Georgetown and Occoquan
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.
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 and the Official.
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.
Dress: Anticipate inclement weather and the likelihood
of getting wet. Wear layered clothing. Consider
a hat, sunscreen and gloves. DO NOT WEAR ANY RED
CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
A PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE (PFD) MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
A PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE (PFD) MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE PERFORMING THIS JOB.
If necessary you may be reassigned to another job. NO CELL PHONES DURING ASSIGNMENT.
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