2011 Rockledge Rumble Volunteers Needed!

I am planning to run the 2011 Rockledge Rumble as my first 50K ultramarathon. My training is going well and I am confident that I will go the distance.

All three races of the Rumble are filled, so if you haven't signed up already it is too late to register to run. However, it is NOT too late to get involved with the race!

I just received the following message from Michael Melder, the volunteer coordinator for the Rumble. He is already starting the process of putting together the small army of people needed to pull off the event. If you are not running the Rumble, please consider volunteering.

Here's the message from Michael.

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As most of you know NTTR is hosting its flagship event, the Rockledge Rumble, out at Rockledge Park on Lake Grapevine. The event features a 50k, 30k, 15k, and a kids’ race. This is a club event in our backyards. It gives each member an opportunity to contribute to making the Rockledge Rumble a successful event for every participant.

How can you help make the Rockledge Rumble a success? VOLUNTEER! Any amount of time you contribute is appreciated and you don’t have to volunteer all day to make a difference. An hour here and there from each of you would be more than enough to cover our volunteer needs.

Our goal is to have 100% volunteerism from our club members. Please respond to me, Michael Melder, with your choice of volunteer activities (listed below). Not sure where you can help? Shoot me an email and I’ll help you figure it out!

Volunteer opportunities:

Friday, November 11, 2011:

• Trail Marking
• Pre-Race preparations

Saturday, November 12, 2011 (Race day)

• Race check in and packet pick-up (must be on site at or before 5:30 a.m.)
• Timing (must be on site at or before 7:30 a.m.)
• Post-race meal: Liz Foster & Amelie Bargas
• Aid stations runners
• Aid Stations: (aid stations can be worked in 2-4 hour shifts if needed so don’t think you have to stay all day to help out here)
• Start/finish (must be ready at or before 9:30 a.m.)
• Wet Spot (must be ready by 7:30 a.m.)
• Murrell (must be ready by 8:00 a.m.)
• Far Gate (must be ready by 8:30 a.m.)
• Traffic Control/directors
• Kids Run (must be ready before 8:30 a.m.)
• Trail Sweep: Letha Cruthirds
• Clean-up (this is typically poorly attended; so this year, let’s see some club members!)

Please respond by September 15, 2011.
Thanks

Michael Melder
Volunteer Coordinator