OKLAHOMA REGATTA FESTIVAL 2023

Friday, September 29th from 9:00am to Sunday, October 1st, 2023 12:00pm

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Oklahoma Regatta Festival

Sept 29 to Oct 1, 2023  • Oklahoma River
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The Oklahoma Regatta Festival returns to the Oklahoma River September 29 to October 1, 2023.

OG&E NightSprints will be held Friday night, 5-10p, for RIVERSPORT Corporate Rowing and Dragon Boat League championships. More than 25 local teams competed in last year’s races

Collegiate, masters and juniors racing in the OCU Head of the Oklahoma happens on Saturday, 8a-4:30p, and Sunday, 8a-noon.

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12 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
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13 and up
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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.
Parking Details
Parking is not available at the Chesapeake Boathouse. Volunteers will be instructed as to where to park before event.

Shifts (58)

1 - 9 of 9 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
TRAILER PARKING (shift 1)9:00am (CT)1:00pm (CT)

Work with the Regatta Director to help manage the flow of traffic for all incoming boat trailers and teams. This person will help in directing the trailer drivers to the correct parking spots in the lots along 6th street.

2/2Over
CONTROL COMMISSION (Practice Row)11:30am (CT)4:30pm (CT)

Stand at launch site for practice row. Markoff all boats as they launch. Stop crews from launching after the designated end of launching time.

1/1Over
DOCK MASTER (Chesapeake Dock)11:30am (CT)5:00pm (CT)

Must be aware of traffic pattern for rowing shells during races. Mark off shells that have launched and keep traffic moving.

1/2Over
DOCK MASTER (Devon Dock)11:30am (CT)4:30pm (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.

0/1Over
SAFETY LAUNCH DRIVER (Practice Row)11:30am (CT)4:30pm (CT)

Will be driving launches, monitoring crews on the water for safety. Volunteers are preferred to have boat driving experience and know the basic rules of the river and etiquette of rowing.

2/4Over
PACKET PICK UP1:00pm (CT)6:00pm (CT)

Assist the regattaregistration desk withcrew packet pick-up.

1/1Over
TRAILER PARKING (shift 2)1:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)

Work with the Regatta Director to help manage the flow of traffic for all incoming boat trailers and teams. This person will help in directing the trailer drivers to the correct parking spots in the lots along 6th street.

2/2Over
DRAGON BOAT - Devon Dock Master4:00pm (CT)10:00pm (CT)
Will direct dragon boat traffic onto and off of the dock
1/1Over
DRAGON BOAT Starter & Aligner4:00pm (CT)10:00pm (CT)

Will assist by aligning dragon boats on the start line and plunging to start.

2/2Over

1 - 37 of 37 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
WEIGH-IN STATION6:30am (CT)9:00am (CT)

 Will be helping with the weighing in of light-weight rowers. There will be a US Rowing official at the weigh-in station to help all logistical questions.

1/1Over
PARKING ATTENDANT (Finish Line Lot)7:00am (CT)11:00am (CT)

Sit at the trailer parking gate entrance to the Finish Line Tower Lot to control traffic coming in and out of the lot. Radio any issues that may come up to regatta director or Security Lead.

1/1Over
BOW # RETRIEVER (Finish Line Tower)7:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)

Responsible for collecting bow #'s off the docks and reorganizing back in their storage containers

2/2Over
CONTROL COMMISSION (Chesapeake)7:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)

Will be working closely with USRowing official, stationed at Control Commission. Will help perform duties like checking bow balls and foot stretchers and checking boats in.

2/3Over
CONTROL COMMISSION (Devon)7:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)

Work closely with USRowing officials, checking boats in as launched on an iPad.

1/1Over
CONTROL COMMISSION (UCO)7:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)

Work closely with USRowing officials, checking boats in as launched on an iPad.

1/1Over
DOCK MASTER (Chesapeake Launch Dock)7:30am (CT)12:30pm (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.

2/2Over
DOCK MASTERS (Finish line Tower, Recovery Dock)7:30am (CT)12:30pm (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.

2/2Over
FINISH ASSISTANT7:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)
Will be at the finish assisting USRowing and timing officials to spot bow numbers, act as a back-up scribe, etc.
5/5Over
LEAD DOCK MASTER (Chesapeake Launch dock)7:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)

Works closely with USRowing officials and helps give direction to other volunteers. Volunteer
needs to have previous experience with being a dockmaster and will be communicating with USRowing officials.

1/1Over
LEAD DOCK MASTER (Finish Line Tower Recovery Dock)7:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)

Works closely with USRowing officials and helps give direction to other volunteers. Volunteer needs to have previous experience with being a dockmaster and will be communicating with USRowing officials.

1/1Over
SAFETY LAUNCH DRIVER7:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)
Will be driving launches for USRowing officials 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.
10/10Over
SAFETY LAUNCH NON-DRIVER7:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)

Ride along with the Safety launch driver and assist athletes if needed.

1/1Over
START ASSISTANT7:30am (CT)12:30pm (CT)

Will be helping at the start in assisting USRowing and timing officials with bow spotting, acting as aback-up scribe, etc.

3/5Over
PARKING ATTENDANT (Finish Line Lot)11:00am (CT)2:30pm (CT)

Sit at the trailer parking gate entrance to the Finish Line Tower Lot to control traffic coming in and out of the lot. Radio any issues that may come up to regatta director or Security Lead

1/1Over
BOW # RETRIEVER12:30pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Responsible for collecting bow #'s off the dock and reorganizing them back into their storage containers.

2/2Over
CONTROL COMMISSION (Chesapeake)12:30pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Will be working closely with USRowing official, stationed at ControlCommission. Will help perform duties like checking bow balls and foot stretchers and checking boats in.

1/3Over
CONTROL COMMISSION (Devon)12:30pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Work closely with USRowing officials, checking boats in as launched on an iPad.

1/1Over
CONTROL COMMISSION (UCO)12:30pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Work closely with USRowing officials, checking boats in as launched on an iPad.

0/1Over
DOCK MASTER (Chesapeake Launch Dock)12:30pm (CT)4:00pm (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.

2/2Over
DOCK MASTERS (Finish line Tower, Recovery Dock)12:30pm (CT)4:00pm (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

2/2Over
FINISH ASSISTANT12:30pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Will be at the finish assisting USRowing and timing officials to spot bow numbers, act as a back-up scribe, etc.

4/5Over
LEAD DOCK MASTER (Chesapeake Launch dock)12:30pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Works closely with USRowing officials and helps give direction to other volunteers. Volunteer needs to have previous experience with being a dockmaster and will be communicating with USRowing officials.

1/1Over
LEAD DOCK MASTER (Finish Line Tower Recovery Dock)12:30pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Works closely with USRowing officials and helps give direction to other volunteers. Volunteer needs to have previous experience with being a dock master and will be communicating with USRowing officials.

1/1Over
SAFETY LAUNCH DRIVERS12:30pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Will be driving launches for USRowing officials who will be 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.

9/10Over
SAFETY LAUNCH NON-DRIVER12:30pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Ride along with the Safety launch driver and assist athletes if needed.

1/1Over
START ASSISTANT12:30pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)

Will be helping at the start in assisting USRowing and timing officials with bow spotting, acting as a back-up scribe, etc.

5/5Over
PARKING ATTENDANT (Finish Line Lot)2:30pm (CT)6:00pm (CT)

Sit at the trailer parking gate entrance to the Finish Line Tower Lot to control traffic coming in and out of the lot. Radio any issues that may come up to regatta director or Security Lead.

1/1Over
CONTROL COMMISSION (Devon)6:00pm (CT)10:30pm (CT)

Must be aware of traffic pattern for rowing shells during races. Mark off shells that have launched and keep traffic moving.

1/1Over
CONTROL COMMISSION (FLT)6:00pm (CT)10:30pm (CT)

Work closely with USRowing officials, checking boats in as launched on an iPad.

4/4Over
CONTROL COMMISSION (UCO)6:00pm (CT)10:30pm (CT)

Work closely with USRowing officials, checking boats in as launched on an iPad.

1/1Over
DOCK MASTER (Finish Line Tower, Launch Dock)6:00pm (CT)10:30pm (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

0/3Over
DOCK MASTERS (Chesapeake , Recovery Dock)6:00pm (CT)10:30pm (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. Keep traffic flow moving.

1/2Over
FINISH ASSISTANT6:00pm (CT)10:30pm (CT)

Will be assisting USRowing and timing officials to spot finish sequence of the crews, and assist in timing activities like the buzzer, flag or taking back-up notes.

3/3Over
FINISH MARSHALL LAUNCH DRIVER6:00pm (CT)10:30pm (CT)

Safety at the finish and direct traffic back to recovery dock.

1/1Over
SAFETY LAUNCH DRIVERS6:00pm (CT)10:30pm (CT)

Will be driving launches for USRowing officials who will be 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.

0/8Over
START ASSISTANT6:00pm (CT)10:30pm (CT)

Will be helping at the start in assisting USRowing and timing officials with bow spotting, acting as a back-up scribe, etc.

1/1Over

1 - 12 of 12 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
BOW # RETRIEVER7:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)

Responsible for collecting bow #'s off the dock and reorganizing them back into their storage containers.

2/2Over
CONTROL COMMISSION (Chesapeake)7:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)

Will be working closely with USRowing official, stationed at Control Commission. Will help perform duties like checking bow balls and foot stretchers and checking boats in.

2/3Over
CONTROL COMMISSION (Devon)7:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)

Work closely with USRowing officials, checking boats in as launched on an iPad.

0/1Over
DOCK MASTERS (Chesapeake Launch Dock)7:30am (CT)12:00pm (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.

1/2Over
DOCK MASTERS (Finish line Tower, Recovery Dock)7:30am (CT)12:00pm (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.

0/2Over
FINISH ASSISTANT7:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)

Will be at the finish assisting USRowing and timing officials to spot bow numbers, act as a back-up scribe, etc.

5/5Over
LAUNCH DRIVERS7:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)

Will be driving launches for USRowing officials who will be 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.

6/10Over
LEAD DOCK MASTER (Chesapeake Launch dock)7:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)

Works closely with USRowing officials and helps give direction to other volunteers. Volunteer needs to have previous experience with being a dockmaster and will be communicating with USRowing officials.

0/1Over
PARKING ATTENDANT (Finish Line Lot)7:30am (CT)10:30am (CT)

Sit at the trailer parking gate entrance to the Finish Line Tower Lot to control traffic coming in and out of the lot. Radio any issues that may come up to regatta director or Security Lead.

1/1Over
SAFETY LAUNCH DRIVER7:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)

Additional safety on the water will work as a team with a non-driver to retrieve capsized athletes and shells if needed.

1/1Over
SAFETY LAUNCH NON-DRIVER7:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)

Ride along with the Safety launch driver and assist athletes if needed.

1/1Over
START ASSISTANT7:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)

Will be assisting the referee at the start.

4/5Over