NLAA needs volunteers for the Cross-country Running
Series for Schools
The first meet of the 20th Annual Cross-country Running
Series for Schools is scheduled for this Saturday, September 22, at the Pippy
Park Driving Range on Ridge Road, St. John's.
Meets two and three are to follow on September 29 and October 6. The
NLAA organizes the event and is looking for volunteers.
The meets are the largest cross-country running events in
the province with over 600 participants. I expect similar participation for
this year's meets. Please visit our web
site for information on the Series:
The NLAA needs help to safely organize this wonderful school
event. On occasions we have some spectators staying a little longer or come
earlier to help, especially with the marshaling duties, however, every year we
are struggling to get sufficient number of volunteers.
The positions that we are looking people for are not
demanding when the workload is spread among more volunteer. We are looking for
volunteers that can help from 8:00 to 12:30; however, even if one can stay for
2-3 hours it would be of great help, especially in the mornings when we have
the most participants.
We need people for setting up the course and finish line.
We need marshals especially around the start/finish area and around the course.
With the large number of entries, registration requires to be very efficient and
prompt. Verifying all registration information is time consuming and tiring. We
need at least 6 to 8 people for the first couple of hours of registration.
If you live in the St. John’s area or visiting
and have some time to spare this Saturday or the next two, and would like to
give something back to the NLAA, please come and help out. The following is an outline for our event on
this and next two Saturdays:
8:30 Registration desk opens
9:30 Start of first race
12:30 p.m. expected end time of the meet
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
Registration: 6 to 8
Setup (start/finish area/course): 4 to 6
Marshals (course and finish/start area): 10-12 (9:30am to
around 12:30 p.m.)
Finish line/chute: 8 to 10 (timing, recording of numbers
and keeping runners in order)
Awards: 2-3
Please contact the NLAA office for further information. To
volunteer, please sign-up online or contact the office:
George Stanoev
(709) 576-1303
