Full guidelines and video at http://www.nationalmtb.org/nica-race-volunteer-guidelines/ . Course Marshals have an active role in ensuring safety on the course. Course Marshals stand at key marshal points along the course to warn riders of hazards, direct riders, ensure fair play and provide rapid response to incidents. Course Marshals may also act as crossing guards and/or league representatives to other trail users. Radios are provided to communicate report any incidents or to call in medical assistance. A note pad is provided to keep track of any outside support, rule violations and riders who abandon the race. Course marshals can hike or ride bikes to their marshal points. Lastly, remember to cheer on those riders as they pass by!

Full guidelines and video at http://www.nationalmtb.org/nica-race-volunteer-guidelines/ The Scoring Assistants provide a critical role to keep track of the action moment by moment using NICA’s scoring system. The Chief Scorekeeper will guide you and the rest of the team in the positions of Data Entry, Number Caller and Hand Jammer. Be sure to come prepared with appropriate layers for a range of weather, as well as snacks and water – we also recommend a hat and sunglasses.

Full guidelines and video at http://www.nationalmtb.org/nica-race-volunteer-guidelines/ Finish Line Support Volunteers ensure NICA Student Athletes finish strong and make a smooth transition from competing to reuniting with parents, coaches and teammates. The finish line is often the most hectic and is the most crowded part of the racecourse. Parents and teammates are crowding around to see their athletes finish and athletes come through exhausted, fatigued, and in need of someone to corral them out of the way. Finish line support volunteers allow athletes a clear, safe exit from the race course. A quick training session meeting at the finish line will orient you in this unique part of the course.

Full guidelines and video at http://www.nationalmtb.org/nica-race-volunteer-guidelines/ Finish Line Support Volunteers and Pre-Ride Course Crossing Guards ensure NICA Student Athletes finish strong and make a smooth transition from competing to reuniting with parents, coaches and teammates. The finish line is often the most hectic and is the most crowded part of the racecourse. Parents and teammates are crowding around to see their athletes finish and athletes come through exhausted, fatigued, and in need of someone to corral them out of the way. Finish line support volunteers allow athletes a clear, safe exit from the race course. A quick training session meeting at the finish line will orient you in this unique part of the course.

Full guidelines and video at http://www.nationalmtb.org/nica-race-volunteer-guidelines/ A Sweeper keeps track of a rider wave by riding behind the last rider. Course Marshals, Roving Course Marshals, Finish Line Support Crew, the Scoring Team and racers all look to the Sweeper to gauge where the last rider in a wave is positioned on course. The Sweeper and Course Marshals who will be on course together attend the same Course Marshal briefing before the race.

Full guidelines and video at http://www.nationalmtb.org/nica-race-volunteer-guidelines/ . Course Marshals have an active role in ensuring safety on the course. Course Marshals stand at key marshal points along the course to warn riders of hazards, direct riders, ensure fair play and provide rapid response to incidents. Course Marshals may also act as crossing guards and/or league representatives to other trail users. Radios are provided to communicate report any incidents or to call in medical assistance. A note pad is provided to keep track of any outside support, rule violations and riders who abandon the race. Course Marshals can hike or ride bikes to their marshal points. Lastly, remember to cheer on those riders as they pass by!

Be available to help support crew with snacks, water, message runner, and all-things support when needed.

Full guidelines and video at http://www.nationalmtb.org/nica-race-volunteer-guidelines/ Finish Line Support Volunteers ensure NICA Student Athletes finish strong and make a smooth transition from competing to reuniting with parents, coaches and teammates. The finish line is often the most hectic and is the most crowded part of the racecourse. Parents and teammates are crowding around to see their athletes finish and athletes come through exhausted, fatigued, and in need of someone to corral them out of the way. Finish line support volunteers allow athletes a clear, safe exit from the race course. A quick training session meeting at the finish line will orient you in this unique part of the course.

Full guidelines and video at http://www.nationalmtb.org/nica-race-volunteer-guidelines/ The Scoring Assistants provide a critical role to keep track of the action moment by moment using NICA’s scoring system. The Chief Scorekeeper will guide you and the rest of the team in the positions of Data Entry, Number Caller and Hand Jammer. Be sure to come prepared with appropriate layers for a range of weather, as well as snacks and water – we also recommend a hat and sunglasses.

Full guidelines and video at http://www.nationalmtb.org/nica-race-volunteer-guidelines/ A Sweeper keeps track of a rider wave by riding behind the last rider. Course Marshals, Roving Course Marshals, Finish Line Support Crew, the Scoring Team and racers all look to the Sweeper to gauge where the last rider in a wave is positioned on course. The Sweeper and Course Marshals who will be on course together attend the same Course Marshal briefing before the race.

Be available to help support crew with snacks, water, message runner, and all-things support when needed.