Sylvan Island Stampede Course Marshals Needed - April 11th

[Bexter]

Course Marshals are a vital component to successful and safe races. In April, YOU can have an opportunity to be a part of history! The Sylvan Island Stampede has come to be known as our area (and the series) mtn biking season kick-off thanks to the resilient terrain amidst Spring conditions. And, we are stoked about this year's STAMPEDE! However, in order for this race to be as awesome as ever, we need help! Of course we will need help with other stuff like trail work, registration, parking, etc. but this thread is about COURSE MARSHALS. Imagine this, not only will you be contributing to the safety of the race, but you will also be in prime locations on the race course historically known to challenge our racers. Great spectator opportunity!

The details:
The race date is Sunday, April 11, 2010. Location is Sylvan Island in Moline, IL. I have a need for 10-12 course marshals for EACH race (Novice, Sport and Expert) -- so 30-36 slots throughout the day. Not sure yet about the race start times, but generally they are around 10, 11:30 or Noon, and 2. Course Marshals will need to arrive 30 minutes before their race to sign the volunteer waiver, get a radio and vest, and get to their area on the course.

Join the highly-regarded Sylvan Island Race Crew! Please post up if you are willing and able to course marshall and if so, preferred time slot or slots. We appreciate your help and we want the Stampede to continue to wow and amaze our visitors! Sign up now!

[Russhole]

I can fill a spot during the Sport class race.

[dru_b]

ill help for sport race.........

[Gunchie]

If I make it in town I'd be happy to help. Could I ride sweep even though I'm not Bike Patrol certified? Need to warm up one way or another.

[Chief Illiniwek]

Looks like I'm not going to be racing so put me down for all three races.

JB

[somebodys_eaten_dan]

Are you guys still in need of course marshalls?

[Rage]

Are you guys still in need of course marshalls?

We're sitting good for course marshalls Dan, thanks. See you there!

Rg.

[Bexter]

Thanks to everyone who volunteered!! This is who I have who signed up for course marshalling (bring a cell phone, maybe a lawn chair, something to drink, and arrive 30 minutes prior to your shift in order to get your course position, safety vest and radio -- meet at the Registration tent):

Novice (10:00 -- so report in at 9:30) and Kid's race (11:15)
1. Sorya Nees
2. Jessica
3. Josh Horn
4. Emily Horn
5. Garrick Herbst
6. Kurt Davis
7. Denis Blair
8. Tim Hanson
9. John Blair
10. Dave Stephens
11.
12.

Sport / Women's Open (11:50 -- so report in at 11:20)
1. Sorya Nees
2. Jessica
3. Brad
4. Ben Dalby
5. Josh Horn
6. Emily Horn
7. Garrick Herbst
8. Paul Cannady
9. Denis Blair
10. Tim Hanson
11. John Blair
12. Jacob Blair
13. Russhole

Expert (1:50 -- so report in at 1:20)
1. Brad
2. Josh Horn
3. Emily Horn
4. Garrick Herbst
5. Chris Schmidt
6. Denis Blair
7. Jacob Blair
8. Tim Hanson
9. John Blair
10. Hollywood
11.
12.

[Chief Illiniwek]

Can I request a position in the brick yard?

JB

[Bexter]

You got it, John!

[Bexter]

I want to sent out a hearty THANK YOU to ALL the volunteers and to those who offered to volunteer for yesterday's race. Everything went so smoothly and that would not have happened without your help! THANK YOU!

Bex

[Dirt]

The place was swarming with volunteers and Bike Patrol. To me, that was the most impressive thing on race day...From the 8 - 10 people running operations under the tent to course marshalls at every turn to those red and white Bike Patrol jerseys every where I looked. Incredible work behind the scenes and out in the action. Very, very cool. I gotta believe that people will come back, in large part, due to the efforts of all the volunteers. Cheers to you!

[jimithng23]

I think most people will come back to hear that crazy announcer guy