Parent Volunteer Schedule
2011 Cross Country Season

Listed below are the parent volunteer job assignments for the 2011 season. Blank boxes indicate where help is still needed! If you would like to sign-up to volunteer for any of the listed positions, please contact Chuck Woolridge at:

cougarcoach@comcast.net

Remember, these jobs are all very EASY, with NO prior experience required!

PLEASE scroll down to see volunteer lists for DFAL meets, as well as the Ed Sias Invitational, the Team Award Dinner, AND the Team BBQ.

 

NCS VOLUNTEER LIST: Saturday, November 19, 2011, Hayward High School
*Note that this event is a varsity only competition, though all parents are welcome to volunteer

CHUTE HELPER - 1st SHIFT: 8:30am to 11:30am Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line.
Gerri Joyce
CHUTE HELPER - 1st SHIFT: 8:30am to 11:30am Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Kathie Brodowy
CHUTE HELPER - 1st SHIFT: 8:30am to 11:30am Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Lynn Ransone-Fong
CHUTE HELPER - 1st SHIFT: 8:30am to 11:30am Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Jeff Baldwin
CHUTE HELPER - 1st SHIFT: 8:30am to 11:30am Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Mark & Sarah Orders
CHUTE HELPER - 1st SHIFT: 8:30am to 11:30am Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Susan Johnson
CHUTE HELPER - 1st SHIFT: 8:30am to 11:30am Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. David Hathaway
CHUTE HELPER - 1st SHIFT: 8:30am to 11:30am Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Lisa Verdon
CHUTE HELPER - 1st SHIFT: 8:30am to 11:30am Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Bob & Haley Shipway
CHUTE HELPER - 2nd SHIFT: 11:00am to 2:00pm Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Jeff Baldwin
CHUTE HELPER - 2nd SHIFT: 11:00am to 2:00pm Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Sue McMillan
CHUTE HELPER - 2nd SHIFT: 11:00am to 2:00pm Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Kathie Brodowy
CHUTE HELPER - 2nd SHIFT: 11:00am to 2:00pm Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Matthew Wong
CHUTE HELPER - 2nd SHIFT: 11:00am to 2:00pm Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Elleen Leach
CHUTE HELPER - 2nd SHIFT: 11:00am to 2:00pm Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Cindy Hann
CHUTE HELPER - 2nd SHIFT: 11:00am to 2:00pm Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Irene Farvard
CHUTE HELPER - 2nd SHIFT: 11:00am to 2:00pm Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line. Bob & Haley Shipway
CHUTE HELPER - 2nd SHIFT: 11:00am to 2:00pm Help keep athletes moving quickly down chute. Follow instructions from head umpire at finish line.  
COURSE REPORTER - 1st SHIFT: 8:30am to 11:30am Stand at 800m mark and report leaders to announcer for each race. You get to use a walkie-talkie!  
COURSE REPORTER - 1st SHIFT: 8:30am to 11:30am Stand at 800m mark and report leaders to announcer for each race. You get to use a walkie-talkie!  
COURSE REPORTER - 2nd SHIFT: 11:00am to 2:00pm Stand at 800m mark and report leaders to announcer for each race. You get to use a walkie-talkie! Bob Eagle
COURSE REPORTER - 2nd SHIFT: 11:00am to 2:00pm Stand at 800m mark and report leaders to announcer for each race. You get to use a walkie-talkie!  

 

ED SIAS INVITATIONAL VOLUNTEER LIST: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Hidden Valley Park, Martinez - Day of meet volunteers should arrive by 7:30am! We are the host school!

POSITION Saturday
SEPTEMBER 10
7:30am to 1:30pm
FRIDAY NIGHT SLEEPOVER IN PARK: stay at Hidden Valley Park from about 9:00pm on Friday to following Saturday morning, gaurding equipment, tents, flagging, and the rest of the meet equipment! THIS IS EXTREMEMELY IMPORTANT! Bring a tent, big flashlight, sleeping bag, etc. Pat Moran
FRIDAY NIGHT SLEEPOVER IN PARK: stay at Hidden Valley Park from about 9:00pm Friday to following Saturday morning, gaurding equipment, tents, flagging, and the rest of the meet equipment! THIS IS EXTREMEMELY IMPORTANT! Bring a tent, big flashlight, sleeping bag, etc. Lee Geiger
FRIDAY NIGHT SLEEPOVER IN PARK: stay at Hidden Valley Park from about 9:00pm Friday to following Saturday morning, gaurding equipment, tents, flagging, and the rest of the meet equipment! THIS IS EXTREMEMELY IMPORTANT! Bring a tent, big flashlight, sleeping bag, etc. Greg Compestine
FRIDAY SET UP HELPER: meet Chuck on Friday, September 10, in the AM to begin transporting supplies to and set up at Hidden Valley Park. Pick-up truck or SUV needed. Lynn & Tim Fong
FRIDAY SET UP HELPER: meet Chuck on Friday, September 10, in the AM to begin transporting supplies to and set up at Hidden Valley Park. Pick-up truck or SUV needed. Mark Orders
FRIDAY SET UP HELPER: meet Chuck on Friday, September 10, in the AM to begin transporting supplies to and set up at Hidden Valley Park. Pick-up truck or SUV needed. Jeff & Sue Johnson
FRIDAY SET UP HELPER: meet Chuck on Friday, September 10, in the AM to begin transporting supplies to and set up at Hidden Valley Park. Pick-up truck or SUV needed. Brad Nelson
SATURDAY BREAK DOWN HELPER: Help Chuck pack up and transport meet equipment back to his garage at the conclusion of the meet on Satuday. Pick-up truck or SUV needed. 2pm to 3:30pm. Lynn & Tim Fong
SATURDAY BREAK DOWN HELPER: Help Chuck pack up and transport meet equipment back to his garage at the conclusion of the meet on Satuday. Pick-up truck or SUV needed. 2pm to 3:30pm. Jim & Becky Hughes
SATURDAY BREAK DOWN HELPER: Help Chuck pack up and transport meet equipment back to his garage at the conclusion of the meet on Satuday. Pick-up truck or SUV needed. 2pm to 3:30pm. Lisa Farnan
SATURDAY BREAK DOWN HELPER: Help Chuck pack up and transport meet equipment back to his garage at the conclusion of the meet on Satuday. Pick-up truck or SUV needed. 2pm to 3:30pm. Mark Bohon
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Sue Johnson
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. John Sun
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Matthew Wong
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Bob Shipway
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Stephanie Coffee
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Ann Orders
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. David Hathaway
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Steve LoPresti
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Christina Ding
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Steve Leach
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Heidi Gilbert
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc.  
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Carmen Martini
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Celia Boyer
BIB TAG COLLECTOR: Take tear away protion of bib number from each athlete and place in order on wire spindle! Anna & Jim VanHeuit
BIB TAG COLLECTOR: Take tear away protion of bib number from each athlete and place in order on wire spindle! Ken Coates
COURSE MONITOR: monitor finish area, keep spectators off course, control spectator crossing at designated intersection. Bring a whistle! Lidia Mostaghimi
COURSE MONITOR: monitor finish area, keep spectators off course, control spectator crossing at designated intersection. Bring a whistle! Dawn Monopoli
COURSE MONITOR: monitor finish area, keep spectators off course, control spectator crossing at designated intersection. Bring a whistle! Jamie Anderson
COURSE MONITOR: monitor finish area, keep spectators off course, control spectator crossing at designated intersection. Bring a whistle! Matt Kuckuk
COURSE MONITOR: monitor finish area, keep spectators off course, control spectator crossing at designated intersection. Bring a whistle! Kathleen Yanaga
COURSE MONITOR: monitor finish area, keep spectators off course, control spectator crossing at designated intersection. Bring a whistle! Bonnie Glatzer
COURSE MONITOR: monitor finish area, keep spectators off course, control spectator crossing at designated intersection. Bring a whistle! Diana Boozarpour
COURSE MONITOR: monitor finish area, keep spectators off course, control spectator crossing at designated intersection. Bring a whistle! Cindy Hann
T-SHIRT SALES: sell meet shirts at booth. Be in charge of money box. Lynn Ransone-Fong
T-SHIRT SALES: sell meet shirts at booth. Be in charge of money box. Meredith Montgomery
T-SHIRT SALES: sell meet shirts at booth. Be in charge of money box. Kathie Brodowy
T-SHIRT SALES: sell meet shirts at booth. Be in charge of money box. Dianne Wong
HAND OUT AWARDS AT END OF CHUTE: Present medals, and special gifts to athletes as they exit finish chute. Irene Farvard
HAND OUT AWARDS AT END OF CHUTE: Present medals, and special gifts to athletes as they exit finish chute. Evelia Wolfram
MILE MARK SPLIT CALLER: Stand at mile mark and yell splits for each race. Bring a chair, umbrella, and plenty of water/snacks. We'll give you a radio! Bob Eagle
MILE MARK SPLIT CALLER: Stand at mile mark and yell splits for each race. Bring a chair, umbrella, and plenty of water/snacks. We'll give you a radio!  
MILE MARK SPOTTER: Stand at mile mark and radio updates to the announcer. Bring a chair, umbrella, and plenty of water/snacks. We'll give you a radio! Rob Brodsky
MILE MARK SPOTTER: Stand at mile mark and radio updates to the announcer. Bring a chair, umbrella, and plenty of water/snacks. We'll give you a radio!  
LEAD BIKER FOR EACH RACE: Ride your mountain bike ahead of lead runner through middle 1.5 miles of course for each race. Mark Orders
TRAILER BIKER #1 FOR EACH RACE: Ride your mountain bike behind last runner through middle 1.5 miles of course for each race. Aid any runners, alert meet director of emergency. Bring your cell phone! Pat Moran
TRAILER BIKER #2 FOR EACH RACE: Ride your mountain bike behind last runner through middle 1.5 miles of course for each race. Aid any runners, alert meet director of emergency. Bring your cell phone! Sherman Lee

 

DFAL MEET VOLUNTEER LIST: Dates noted for each meet below.
Please arrive at meet site by 3:00pm

POSITION Friday
SEPTEMBER 2
Hidden Valley Park
3pm to 6pm
Wednesday
OCTOBER 5
Hidden Valley Park
3pm to 6pm
Wednesday
OCTOBER 26
Shadow Cliffs
3pm to 6pm
Saturday
NOVEMBER 5
Hidden Valley Park
12:30pm to 4:30pm
BUS CHAPERONE: Ride bus from CHS at 1:50pm, and ride bus on return trip approximately 6:30pm. Lynn Ransone-Fong Lynn Ransone-Fong Lynn Ransone-Fong Lynn Ransone-Fong
BUS CHAPERONE: Ride bus from CHS at 1:50pm, and ride bus on return trip approximately 6:30pm. Jenny Taylor Christine Kuckuk Kathie Brodowy Lidia Mostaghimi
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Lynn Ransone-Fong Gerri Joyce Lynn Ransone-Fong Sue Johnson
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Sue Johnson Bob Shipway Gerri Joyce John Sun
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. John Sun Stephanie Coffee Karen Lothamer Gerri Joyce
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Gerri Joyce Wayne Takata Wayne Takata Bob Shipway
FINISH CHUTE HELPER: usher athletes down the chute, hand out tags, write down finisher names, etc. Jenny Taylor Irene Farvard Henry Gustafson Steve Leach
BRING WATER & GATORADE TO MEET: Bring Thermoses of Water & Gatorade with cups for 50 athletes. Have your athlete get thermoses from Chuck at practice day before meet! Celia Boyer Jamie Anderson Dawn Monopoli Dana Chase
BRING WATER & GATORADE TO MEET: Bring Thermoses of Water & Gatorade with cups for 50 athletes. Have your athlete get thermoses from Chuck at practice day before meet! Kyoko Garvey Kyoko Garvey Kathryn Gelston Pam VanHeuit
BRING BANANAS, WATERMELON, OR OTHER NON-ACIDIC FOOD ITEMS: Small snack for 50 athletes. Joan Tuan Kathryn Gelston Ashley Coates Dawn Monopoli
BRING BANANAS, WATERMELON, OR OTHER NON-ACIDIC FOOD ITEMS: Small snack for 50 athletes. Joan Tuan   Mimi Shia Jackie Perry
LEAD BIKER FOR EACH RACE: Ride your mountain bike ahead of lead runner through middle 1.5 miles of course for each race. Byron Hann
TRAIL BIKER FOR EACH RACE: Ride your mountain bike behind last runner through middle 1.5 miles of course for each race. Henry Gustafson

 

PRE-MEET DINNER VOLUNTEER LIST: Tuesdays before DFAL Meets, 2011
Campolindo Cafeteria

POSITION Tuesday
October 4
5:30pm to 7pm
Tuesday
October 25
5:30pm to 7pm
DINNER COORDINATOR: Coordinate the other parent volunteers in providing food and drink for athletes after Tuesday practice from approximately 5:45pm to 6:45pm.
Kathie Brodowy
Kathie Brodowy
DINNER HELPER: Help host, coordinate food, drink, supplies, set up and direct team captains to clean up in the CHS cafeteria. Karen Walton Karen Walton
DINNER HELPER: Help host, coordinate food, drink, supplies, set up and direct team captains to clean up in the CHS cafeteria. Yale Kofman Lidia Mostaghimi
DINNER HELPER: Help host, coordinate food, drink, supplies, set up and direct team captains to clean up in the CHS cafeteria. Carmen Martini Karen Lothamer

 

TEAM AWARD DINNER VOLUNTEER LIST: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Campolindo Cafeteria

TEAM AWARD DINNER COORDINATOR: Coordinate the other parent volunteers in providing food and drink at the begining of the team award night on Tuesday, November 29, at 5:30pm in the CHS cafeteria.
Karisa Bohon
TEAM AWARD DINNER HELPER: Help host, coordinate food, drink, supplies, set up for the team award night on Tuesday, November 29, at 5:30pm in the CHS cafeteria. Lidia Mostaghimi
TEAM AWARD DINNER HELPER: Help host, coordinate food, drink, supplies, set up for the team award night on Tuesday, November 29, at 5:30pm in the CHS cafeteria. Kerstin Buckley
TEAM AWARD DINNER HELPER: Help host, coordinate food, drink, supplies, set up for the team award night on Tuesday, November 29, at 5:30pm in the CHS cafeteria.  
TEAM AWARD DINNER HELPER: Help host, coordinate food, drink, supplies, set up for the team award night on Tuesday, November 29, at 5:30pm in the CHS cafeteria.  

 

TEAM BBQ VOLUNTEER LIST: Saturday, October 8, Hidden Valley Park
Preceded by the Orienteering Race, athletes will be ready to eat after 11:00am

POSITION Saturday
October 8
9am to 12:30pm
TEAM BBQ COORDINATOR: Coordinate the other parent volunteers in providing food and drink at the conclusion of the Orienteering Championships on October 8 at Hidden Valley Park. Picnic areas with BBQ grills in the park will be reserved. Bring BBQ supplies, etc.
Edwin Oto
TEAM BBQ HELPER: Help host, contribute food, supplies, set up for the TEAM BBQ to follow the Orienteering Championships on October 8 at Hidden Valley Park.. Please contact coordinator listed above ASAP. Sue Bulloch
TEAM BBQ HELPER: Help host, contribute food, supplies, set up for the TEAM BBQ to follow the Orienteering Championships on October 8 at Hidden Valley Park.. Please contact coordinator listed above ASAP. Cris Thompson
TEAM BBQ HELPER: Help host, contribute food, supplies, set up for the TEAM BBQ to follow the Orienteering Championships on October 8 at Hidden Valley Park.. Please contact coordinator listed above ASAP. Sherman Lee
TEAM BBQ HELPER: Help host, contribute food, supplies, set up for the TEAM BBQ to follow the Orienteering Championships on October 8 at Hidden Valley Park.. Please contact coordinator listed above ASAP. Jackie Perry

 

Cougar Cross Country depends on parent volunteers to provide the best possible competitive environment for the athletes. Campolindo home meets are known for their great efficiency. Any help you are able to provide is greatly appreciated!

 

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