Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic



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Get Involved - Volunteer for the Cycling Classic!

Some highlights for 2003’s race includes new race road race and time trial course in SW Eugene area. This new road circuit will be challenging with hills, rolling terrain and flats making it great for all riders. It takes place along some amazing roads in the Lorane Valley. The criterium race in downtown Eugene is around the west side of Skinner’s Butte Park and will make for a classic event. This part of the original racecourse back with the race was downtown some 20 years ago. Along with fast and exciting road racing, there will be a non-competitive bike race for kids of all ages and abilities. So get ready for some great racing at this September, a perfect way to end the bike race season at a challenging race and a big downtown celebration! The dates for the 2003 Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic this year are Sept. 20-21

The Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic is now recruiting Get involved and be part of the event as a volunteer. Large events like these can’t happen without the support of dedicated volunteers. We are very appreciative of the volunteer work that happens at this event. We couldn’t do it without you! You are a part of the team of volunteers who fill over 1,200 shifts and invest over 3,600 hours in the community to make the Eugene Celebration the great success that it is. In 2002 the cycling classic had over 200 volunteer positions filled!

2003 Volunteer Opportunities:
Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic Volunteers Receive:
- A Celebration wristband available when you check in for your shift, good for admission to the Eugene Celebration for the entire weekend
- A special 2003 Celebration t-shirt
- Automatic entry into our volunteer raffle where you can win some great prizes!
- Best seat in the house for some great racing.
- Clearly defined job descriptions, so you know exactly when you are working the event

There’s more…
If you return your Volunteer Application within the first 100, you will receive a free Eugene Celebration Poster.

Shifts run for approx. 3hrs, on both days of the cycling classic. Saturday, Sept. 20th at Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial) and Sunday Sept. 21st in Downtown Eugene/Skinner Butte Park (Skinner Butte Criterium). (See directions below) Volunteer Check in will be on race site, near the registration areas.

How to Volunteer
1. Decide which Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic positions you’d like to volunteer for.
2. In case we can’t give you your first choice, choose a second and third as well.
3. Fill out this volunteer form (PDF), email or call (503-975-8229 or 541-681-4108) with following information:

Volunteer Job Name
Volunteer Job time slot
Your Name
Mailing Address
Phone #(s)
Shirt Size (s, m, lg, XL, XXL)
Any comments

4. If you want to volunteer with friends:
- Coordinate the same shifts and activities
- Have each person fill out a volunteer application
- Submit all volunteer applications together.

Scheduling Timeline
August 4 – Volunteer scheduling process begins.
We will schedule volunteers in the order in which we receive volunteer applications.
Complete and return your application early in order to ensure your first choice.
August 15 – Volunteer confirmation process begins

Have Fun!
Make new friends by helping with the production of Eugene’s biggest and best party, along with some really great bicycle racing!!

Positions (see detailed job descriptions below):
CYCLING CLASSIC – 9/20, Saturday and 9/21, Sunday

Corner/Course Marshal – Sunday only (For 9/20 we are using state certified flaggers, if you are one and would like to volunteer/donate your time please let us know, thanks)
Keep the race safe for cyclists by making sure pedestrians, cars, animals and objects are not on the course.
- Position Times for Downtown Eugene/Skinner Butte Park (Skinner Butte Criterium), 9/21/03
9:00 - 12:30, 12:00 - 3:30

PARKING ATTENDANT - Saturday Only – Help the traffic flow efficiently into the parking area.
- Position Times for Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial), 9/20/03
8:00 – 10:30, 10:00 – 12:30

REGISTRATION – Register racers, collect forms, and help answer questions and direct people.
- Position Times for Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial), 9/20/03
8:00 – 11:00, 10:30 – 1:00
- Position Times for Downtown Eugene/Skinner Butte Park (Skinner Butte Criterium), 9/21/03
8:00 – 11:00, 10:30 – 1:00

VENUE & COURSE SET UP/CLEAN UP –
Unload race and finish line equipment, set up barricades and secure the racecourse. Requires ability to lift and move some heavy equipment.
Set Up -
-Position Times for Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial), 9/20/03
7:00am – 9:30
-Position Times for Downtown Eugene/Skinner Butte Park (Skinner Butte Criterium), 9/21/03
6:30am – 9:30
Clean Up –
- Position Times for Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial), 9/20/03
4:30 – 6:30
-Position Times for Downtown Eugene/Skinner Butte Park (Skinner Butte Criterium), 9/21/03
3:30 – 6:30

Mechanics/Service Support:
Duties will include assisting racers before races with minor repairs, and providing support/service to racers on the race course while riding in support car or in wheel “pit.” Mechanics will work alongside race officials for providing fair support to racers. Mechanics will need to be approved through race director.
-Position Times for Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial), 9/20/03
9:30 – 12:30, 12:30 – 3:30, 4:00 – 6:00

-Position Times for Downtown Eugene/Skinner Butte Park (Skinner Butte Criterium), 9/21/03
9:00 – 12:00, 11:30 – 2:30, 2:00 – 4:30

Hosts for Host Housing:
Meet interesting racers from all over the NW and West coast by letting them stay at your home. Hosts would just have to allow racers a place to sleep, clean up and possibly cook/prepare food. Hosts would need to be in Eugene/Springfield area. Hosts could house racers either Friday 20th or Saturday 21st nights or both. Interested hosts should contact: Richard Sweet, Volunteer Host Housing Coordinator - eugenehost@hotmail.com or 541-334-6449. We are looking for 15 -20 hosts.

Caravan Driver:
Drive a lead or follow (service/support) vehicle in the race caravan. Help make a safe, contained race by driving you own vehicle or a supplied vehicle. Duties will include communicating on two-way radio, for example listening for direction from race officials, communicating with corner marshals. Some vehicles will be support or service vehicles, which will follow race, may require carrying wheels. Drivers will need to be approved through race director.
Position Times for Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial), 9/20/03
9:30 – 12:30, 12:30 – 3:30

Detailed Job Descriptions (see below or ask for more info):

Corner/Course Marshal Info:
Being assertive yet sensibly controlling traffic is very important as a corner marshal. Course marshals keep the race safe for the cyclists and the race caravan by keeping cars and pedestrians off the course, while keeping the racers on it. Marshals also help educate the crowd and promote enthusiasm among the spectators. Your duties may include alerting cyclists of caution areas or turns; crowd control; traffic control; or acting as a pep leader. Also would include stopping and slowing traffic on roadways going into racecourse when racers are passing through. Also would include keeping intersection clear of traffic, so congestion doesn't happen. You may need to be available for questions about the race, route, who to contact and public concern during the event. You will be provided with maps and race details for reference.

Position Times for Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial), 9/20/03
For 9/20 we are only using state certified flaggers, we would appreciate anyone that is one and could volunteer to do so. Please let us know!

Position Times for Downtown Eugene/Skinner Butte Park (Skinner Butte Criterium), 9/21/03
9:00 - 12:30, 12:00 - 3:30

Parking Attendant:
Help the traffic flow efficiently into the parking areas and aid in cutting down congestion in these areas. Duties will include directing cars to correct parking places, directing people to registration area, and answering non racer questions (general race, venue, and course questions). Other duties will include coordinating and communicating with race staff and finish line monitors.

Position Times for Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial), 9/20/03
8:00 – 10:30, 10:00 – 12:30

Registration:
Signing up, taking forms and registering racers is the main duty. Communicating with cash handler, registration official, filing and data entry are other duties. Answering questions and directing people will also be another task.

Position Times for Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial), 9/20/03
8:00 – 11:00, 10:30 – 1:00

Position Times for Downtown Eugene/Skinner Butte Park (Skinner Butte Criterium), 9/21/03
8:00 – 11:00, 10:30 – 1:00

Venue and Course SET up:
Unloading race and finish line equipment, setting up tents, placing road signs and other course signage are the main duties. Set up crew will coordinate with race staff and course manager to accomplish this.

Position Times for Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial), 9/20/03
7:00am – 9:30

Position Times for Downtown Eugene/Skinner Butte Park (Skinner Butte Criterium), 9/21/03
6:30am – 9:30

Venue and Course CLEAN up:
Loading up race and finish line equipment, cleaning up registration and parking areas, and picking up race course signs/equipment are main duties. Clean up crew will coordinate with race staff and course manager to accomplish this.

Position Times for Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial), 9/20/03
4:30 – 6:30

Position Times for Downtown Eugene/Skinner Butte Park (Skinner Butte Criterium), 9/21/03
3:30 – 6:30

Directions to race sites:

Crest Elementary School (Lorane Valley Road Race and Time Trial) – 9/21/02:
Volunteer Check-In: High School parking lot, near race registration
Directions: From I-5 North and South, Merge onto I-105 W/ OR-126 W via exit number 194B toward EUGENE, Take the JEFFERSON ST. exit on the left toward FAIRGROUNDS, Proceed on Jefferson St. to W 11th, Right on W 11th, proceed on W11th to Chambers St, left onto Chambers St. Up and Over Chambers St hill, to Crest Drive (T), Left onto Crest Drive to Start/Finish area.

Downtown Eugene/Skinner Butte Park (Skinner Butte Criterium) – Downtown Eugene – 9/21/03
Volunteer Check-In: 3rd and Lincoln, by race registration area
Directions: FROM I-5 NORTH/SOUTH: Take the I-105 W/OR-126 W exit number 194B- towards Eugene. Merge onto I-105 W. Take the OR-99 S/Jefferson St. exit on the left towards City Center. Keep Left at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto W 7TH AVE S. Stay straight to go onto W 7TH AVE. Turn Left onto Washington, Lincoln or Lawrence Streets for parking.