ENGLISH NATIONAL BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS 09 - VOLUNTEERS
VENUE:
The Velodrome, Sportcity, Manchester
DATE:
30th January – 1st February 09
The English National Badminton Championships is one of the premier
domestic badminton events and will feature some of the top players in
the world battling for the National Championship titles.
As with
all our events, volunteers are required to carry out essential roles
during the period of the event. If you wish to be a part of this years
championships as a volunteer, no experience of badminton is necessary
but you can be assured that you will be made welcome and catch a fine
display of badminton from some of the worlds best players.
SHIFTS
Fri 30th Jan Shift 1: 9.00am-4.00pm Shift
2: 4.00pm-10.00pm
Sat 31st Jan Shift 1: 9.00am-4.00pm Shift 2: 4.00pm-10.00pm
Sun 1st Feb Shift 1: 12noon-8.00pm
JOB DESCRIPTION
Scoreboard Operators–
Involves sitting courtside and operating the score cubes via a control
box. Scoring follows that announced by the court umpire. Knowledge of
scoring in not essential but desirable.
Shuttle Squad –
Required
to ensure that each service judge has adequate shuttles. To ensure the
delivery of new tubes of shuttle prior to each game and the collection
of/emptying of the shuttle bins.
Stewarding team
– Stewards
are required for a number of task including directional stewards and
arena floor stewards. Stewards will need good communication skills and
the ABILITY TO SAY NO.
Programme -
Required to
circulate through the audience selling programmes. Good communication
skills are essential.
Results Assistants
– Works
alongside press officer. Liases with tournament referee and press
office.
Line judges -
Either previous
line judging experience or 2 years badminton playing experience required
and the ability to concentrate for up to 60 minutes
Court Maintenance
– To ensure the safety of the playing surface and take necessary action
as instructed by the umpire.
Uniform
You are
required to wear black trousers/skirt or tracksuit bottoms with no
visible logos. You will also receive:
-
Championship
t-shirt
-
Free entry to the
event
-
Meal vouchers for
refreshments/food
-
Unlimited
tea/coffee
-
Free souvenir
programme
-
Up to a maximum
of £5 per day travel expense entitlement
-
Free parking
Refreshments
You will be provided with unlimited water/tea/coffee and meal voucher
per shift
Contact
Volunteer Manager : Brian Greenwood
brian@lancashirebadminton.co.uk
Tournament Director: Nicky Moloney
n.moloney@manchester.gov.uk
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