VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE
ENGLISH NATIONAL BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007
This is one
of the premier domestic badminton events and will feature the top players
in the world battling for the National Champion 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 world's best players.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Scoreboard Operators
(Approx 6 per shift) – 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
(Approx 2 per shift) – 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
( Approx 15 per shift) – 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 Sellers
(Approx 6 per shift)– Required to circulate through the audience selling
programmes. Good communication skills are essential.
Results Assistants
(Approx 3 per shift)– Works alongside press officer. Liases with
tournament referee and press office.
Line judges
(Approx 40 per shift)- Either
previous line judging experience or 2 years badminton playing experience
required and the ability to concentrate for up to 60 minutes
Court Maintenance
(Approx 6 per shift) – 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:
Championships
t-shirt &
MCC bag
Lockers
are available for your personal belongings.
Refreshments
You will be provided
with unlimited water/tea/coffee and a meal voucher per shift
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