2025 Head of the Colorado Regatta

(Cancelled) was Saturday, October 4th from 8:30am to Sunday, October 26th, 2025 5:00pm
This event has been cancelled.

About

Welcome to the 2025 Head of the Colorado Regatta! Austin Rowing Club regattas would not be possible without the support of our volunteers! Your time and commitment are greatly appreciated. Questions: regattavolunteer@austinrowing.org

Registration
Registration Opened
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
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15 Positions Filled | 6 Impacts | 15 Hours

Shifts (73)

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Repair Docks8:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
74 Trinity Street
Austin, Texas 78701
Parking is found on the street and in city lots. No parking is available at the boathouse.

Help make the Sullivan docks safe and user friendly by completing needed repairs to boards.  Supervised and directed by Peter T, this will be manual labor of removing and replacing boards from the docks.  These are the docks that the safety launches are tied to, not the docks the rowing...

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1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Repair Docks8:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
74 Trinity Street
Austin, Texas 78701
Parking is found on the street and in city lots. No parking is available at the boathouse.

Help make the Sullivan docks safe and user friendly by completing needed repairs to boards.  Supervised and directed by Peter T, this will be manual labor of removing and replacing boards from the docks.  These are the docks that the safety launches are tied to, not the docks the rowing...

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1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Course installation items staged2:00pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Help stage the required course items for easy access on course installation day.  Direction and supervision by Peter T.  

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1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Prep Regatta Team packets12:00pm (CT)2:00pm (CT)

Prepare packets for teams to pick up at Registration.  This would be including all the bow and bib numbers that a team will need for their races along with any other information.  

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1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Setting Anchor and Moving Hotseat Dock1:00pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Help Set the Anchor for the course installation and move the hotseat dock to the venue for boats arrival on Friday.   1 volunteer must be competent launch driver. 

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Set up Barge for course install2:00pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)
74 Trinity Street
Austin, Texas 78701
Parking is found on the street or in city lots, no parking is available at the boathouse.

Help set up the Barge that makes course installation easier!  Volunteers will be removing rigging from the Tovo and setting up the boards on the barge.  Directed and supervised by Megan or Liz G 

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11 - 18 of 18 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Launch Driver Captain12:00pm (CT)2:00pm (CT)

Organizes Launch Drivers

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Parking Attendant12:00pm (CT)2:00pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

Responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of venue. Only granting access to those that arrive during the below specified times. No equipment vehicles other than the boat trailer and tow vehicle are allowed to park within the venue. Competitors, parents, and other spectators can look for street parking along...

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Control Commission1:30pm (CT)4:30pm (CT)

Check boats for safety aspects prior to launching for the practice time.  

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Dock Masters @ Festival Beach1:30pm (CT)5:15pm (CT)
74 Trinity St.
Austin, TX 78701

Monitor docks during practice times. Helping crews to launch and dock. Ensuring crews are on and off the dock in a timely manner and are familiar with the traffic patterns.

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Launch Driver1:30pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

Patrol Course during practice to ensure safety of athletes. Monitor that boats are observing traffic patterns and safety requirements.

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Trail Master1:30pm (CT)5:15pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

Stop boats when needed at crossings adjacent to each dock, to allow for pedestrians/bikers. Do not block the trail with boats. 

Stop pedestrians/bikers when needed to allow boats to safely cross. 

Direct boats to the proper chute, and if necessary safely lead the boat down the trail to the appropriate...

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Parking Attendant2:00pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

Responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of venue. Only granting access to those that arrive during the below specified times. No equipment vehicles other than the boat trailer and tow vehicle are allowed to park within the venue. Competitors, parents, and other spectators can look for street parking along...

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Registration2:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

Registration: Volunteers working registration are the face of the Regatta. Not only taking care of registration forms and waiver but also assisting with customer service. During morning hours registration is busy with crews handing in forms and waivers. In the afternoon volunteers will be handing out medals to athletes....

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31 - 40 of 46 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Registration12:00pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Volunteers working registration are the face of the Regatta. Not only taking care of registration forms and waiver but also assisting with customer service. During morning hours registration is busy with crews handing in forms and waivers. In the afternoon volunteers will be handing out medals to athletes.

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Anchored Safety Boat12:30pm (CT)3:00pm (CT)

Be present on an anchored safety boat watching for launching kayakers and paddle boarders and keeping warm up traffic safe.  Helping Kayakers and Paddleboarders keep to the north short while the warming up racers stay in their lane.  This will be in an anchored boat and training will have to...

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Floater1:00pm (CT)2:00pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

New for this regatta: One hour floater position. If you have races or other commitments that prevent you from choosing a full volunteer shift, you can sign up for one hour floater slots throughout the day. We will use floaters to relieve other volunteers so they can take food/bathroom breaks,...

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Parking Attendant1:00pm (CT)2:00pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

Responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of venue. Only granting access to those with an event parking permit and that arrive during the specified times. No equipment vehicles other than the boat trailer and tow vehicle are allowed to park within the venue. Competitors, parents, and other spectators can...

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Dockmaster1:30pm (CT)3:30pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

This group will be deployed to docks according to need on the docks.  Help boats on the docks to keep moving and maintain safety on the docks.  Dockmasters will help move boats along by calling out "2 minutes on the dock" and directing rowers to help maximize boat space on...

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Trail Master1:30pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

Stop boats when needed at crossings adjacent to each dock, to allow for pedestrians/bikers. Do not block the trail with boats. 

Stop pedestrians/bikers when needed to allow boats to safely cross. 

Direct boats to the proper chute, and if necessary safely lead the boat down the trail to the appropriate...

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Floater2:00pm (CT)3:00pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

New for this regatta: One hour floater position. If you have races or other commitments that prevent you from choosing a full volunteer shift, you can sign up for one hour floater slots throughout the day. We will use floaters to relieve other volunteers so they can take food/bathroom breaks,...

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Parking Attendant2:00pm (CT)3:00pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

Responsible for monitoring traffic in and out of venue. Only granting access to those with an event parking permit and that arrive during the specified times. No equipment vehicles other than the boat trailer and tow vehicle are allowed to park within the venue. Competitors, parents, and other spectators can...

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Trash Pickup2:00pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

Volunteers will go around the venue helping load trash into bins. 

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Venue Breakdown2:30pm (CT)4:30pm (CT)
Festival Beach
Austin, TX 78702

Clean up venue at end of racing, load dock with supplies to return to boathouse.

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1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Put away Regatta Stuff8:00am (CT)10:00am (CT)
74 Trinity St.
Austin, TX 78701

Put regatta stuff back into boathouse. 

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Course Removal9:00am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
74 Trinity St.
Austin, TX 78701

Course Removal will be under the direction of Peter.  1 Launch driver is needed. Wear clothes that you can get dirty and wet.  

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Course Removal1:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)
74 Trinity St.
Austin, TX 78701

Course Removal will be under the direction of Peter. Launch driving experience is helpful but not required. Wear clothes that you can get dirty and wet.

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