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About
This Fourth of July themed festival combines masters and corporate racing with RIVERSPORT Adventures, whitewater rafting, racing throughout the day, great food and live music.
8a to 1p • Masters Rowing Regatta
4p to10p • OG&E NightSprints & Paddlefest Dragon Boat Racing
FIREWORKS!
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Registration
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Registration Closes
6 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
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Age Limit
13 and up
Social
Requirements
Training, Other
Requirement Details
All instruction and training will be provided.
A RIVERSPORT waiver needs to be signed.
Perks
Coffee, snacks/water, and lunch will be provided to the volunteers working the morning shift. Coffee, snacks/water and fireworks show provided to afternoon volunteers.
As a RIVERSPORT volunteer, upon every 16 completed volunteer hours at RIVERSPORT events, you will receive a RIVERSPORT +Day Pass.
PLUS, an invitation to our end of year banquet for RIVERSPORT VOLUNTEERS will be held 12/2/2023.
As a RIVERSPORT volunteer, upon every 16 completed volunteer hours at RIVERSPORT events, you will receive a RIVERSPORT +Day Pass.
PLUS, an invitation to our end of year banquet for RIVERSPORT VOLUNTEERS will be held 12/2/2023.
Parking Details
Parking is not available at the Chesapeake Boathouse. Volunteers will be instructed as to where to park before event.
Shifts (17)
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY LAUNCH DRIVER | 12:30pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | Will be driving launches during practice row on Friday. Volunteers are preferred to have boat driving experience and know the basic rules of the river and etiquette of rowing races. | 0/2 | Over |
| SAFETY LAUNCH DRIVER | 3:00pm (CT) | 5:30pm (CT) | Will be driving launches during practice row. Volunteers are preferred to have boat driving experience and know the basic rules of the river and etiquette of rowing races. | 1/2 | Over |
1 - 15 of 15 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTROL COMMISSION | 7:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Will be working closely with USRowing official, stationed at Control Commission tent. in charge of checking bow balls, foot stretchers and applicable wristbands | 3/2 | Over |
| DOCK MASTER | 7:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Must be aware of traffic pattern for rowing shells during races. Need to be able to speak clearly and expect a bit of chaos in between races. Work very closely with the control commission, which will be at the top of the ramp. | 1/2 | Over |
| FINISH ASSISTANT | 7:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Will be at the finish assisting USRowing officials to spot the finish sequence of the crews, and assisting in timing activities like the buzzer, flag or taking back up notes.
| 4/4 | Over |
| GREEN TEAM | 7:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Helping with grounds upkeep, errand running, break relief, and necessary trash removal | 2/2 | Over |
| PARKING ATTENDANT (Chesapeake lot) | 7:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Parking Lot at Chesapeake Boathouse and River Cruises must be blocked and used only for River Cruise Patrons | 1/1 | Over |
| SAFETY LAUNCH DRIVER | 7:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Will be driving launches in a motorboat, helping with the start, the finish and in between races. Volunteers are preferred to have boat driving experience and know the basic rules of the river and etiquette of rowing races.
| 2/8 | Over |
| STAKE BOAT HOLDERS | 7:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Will be on the starting platform at the start of the racecourse. Volunteers will be holding on to the stern of the boat and releasing at the call of the starting official. | 6/7 | Over |
| START ASSISTANT | 7:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Will be helping at the start in assisting USRowing officials with boat alignment, helping organize crews to the starting pods, and possible help in timing of the race. | 1/1 | Over |
| DOCK MASTER Chesapeake | 3:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Must be aware of traffic pattern for rowing shells during races. Need to be able to speak clearly and expect a bit of chaos in between races. | 0/1 | Over |
| DRAGON BOAT - Devon Dock Master | 3:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Will direct dragon boat traffic onto and off of the dock
| 2/2 | Over |
| DRAGON BOAT - Starter | 3:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Assisting with boat alignment, organizing crews to the starting pods, and possibly help in timing of the races. | 0/1 | Over |
| DRAGON BOAT Aligner 200m | 3:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Will assist starter by aligning dragon boats on the start line | 0/1 | Over |
| FINISH ASSISTANT | 3:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Will help to spot the finish sequence of the crews, and assisting in timing activities like the buzzer, flag or taking back up notes. | 2/2 | Over |
| GREEN TEAM | 3:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Helping with grounds upkeep, errand running, break relief, and necessary trash removal | 2/2 | Over |
| SAFETY LAUNCH DRIVER | 3:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | Will be driving launches, helping with the start, the finish and in between races. Volunteers are preferred to have boat driving experience and know the basic rules of the river and etiquette of rowing races.
| 0/4 | Over |
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