• Be of good cheer!
• Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ
• Check-in with volunteer coordinator a few minutes ahead of time.
• Know who your captain is and how to get in touch with them.
• Be visible, be active and provide direction to competitors.
• Assist athletes/monitor the flow of transition area.
• Wear a reflective vest throughout.
• Course Marshals will be responsible for remaining on the route to identify hazards, keep racers on the course and offer them encouragement.
• Check-out with volunteer coordinator at end of race.

• Be of good cheer!
• Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ
• Check-in with volunteer coordinator a few minutes ahead of time
• Know who your captain is and how to get in touch with them
• Be visible, be active and provide direction to competitors.
• Volunteers will be responsible for handing out water/food to the racers.
• Communicate need for additional supplies well in advance to allow for response time.
• Wear a reflective vest throughout.
• Course Marshals will be responsible for remaining on the route to identify hazards, keep racers on the course and offer them encouragement.
• Check-out with volunteer coordinator at end of race.

• This task is invite only and a password must be entered.
• If you are a certified lifeguard and would like to be added to the list please send and email to info@californiatriathlon.org.
• This is a paid position for certified personel.

• Volunteers help maintain the safety and order of the swim course.
• Direct athletes along the course as needed.
• Provide a stop point for athletes who need a break, but do not allow them to make forward progress.
• In most cases water support volunteers will need to have their own kayak or SUP.
• Please check the race specific volunteer page for details.

• Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ. For some Cal Tri Events’ races, distribute athlete race packets (athlete ID required). Download Race Day Check-In app.

Race Morning

• Set up packet pickup area.
• Welcome athletes to the race and answer any questions.
• Distribute athlete race packets (athlete ID required).
• Post-registration, break down packet pickup, by collecting swim caps, medals and timing chips from DNS packets.
• Return timing chips to the timer and pack other unused items into boxes for the trailer. Move tables and staff to the finish line.
• Greet finishers at finish line.
• Collect timing chips.
• Keep the finish line refreshments well stocked and the area clean.
• Exchange athletes shirts and medals for alternative awards options.
• Help with tear down and clean up efforts.
• This should be someone with a clear head, an air of authority, and a good eye to supervise areas/volunteers.
• Know how to use radios to communicate with other leadership teams.

• Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ.
• Place the anchor buoys the afternoon before the race in accordance with GPS locations.
• Create and set up a path to separate specators and athletes on the way to transition.
• Inflate the race buoys the afternoon before the race.
• Set up the swim area to support a seeded rolling swim start.
• Retrieve, dry, clean and return the anchor and race buoys to the race trailer post-swim.
• This should be someone with a clear head, an air of authority, and a good eye to supervise areas/volunteers.
• Know how to use radios to communicate with other leadership teams.

• Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course, race FAQ, and Traffic Control Plan
• Setup the transition area the morning before the race in accordance with the TCP.
• Mark the bike course and communicate any concerns to RD the day before the race.
• Race morning: Hold breifing with police for course.
• Confirm that course marshals and police are located properly.
• Retrieve athletes with issues completing the bike course on their own.
• Identify last athlete on the course and once all the athletes are off the bike course, start the process of tearing down transition.
• This should be someone with a clear head, an air of authority, and a good eye to supervise areas/volunteers.
• Know how to use radios to communicate with other leadership teams.

• Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course and race FAQ.
• Setup the run course the day before or morning of the race.
• Confirm signage and volunteer placement at key areas & 5K and 10K turnarounds.
• Keep the aid station refreshments well stocked and the area clean.
• Post-race, inspect the entire run course and clean up as needed.
• This should be someone with a clear head, an air of authority, and a good eye to supervise areas/volunteers.
• Know how to use radios to communicate with other leadership teams.

• Be intimately familiar with the schedule, course, race FAQ, and Traffic Control Plan.
• Deployment of the assests, ensuring all areas of race are set up correctly.
• Identify and troubleshoot any issues throughout the weekend, then communicate promptly to the RD as needed.
• Post-race, inspect the courses and direct volunteers to assist with clean up as needed.
• This should be someone with a clear head, an air of authority, and a good eye to supervise areas/volunteers.
• Know how to use radios to communicate with other leadership teams.