Be at the top of each competition venue to help athletes get into their skis and boards; show athletes where the start will be for each venue; and point out the location of judges.
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Radio Check-out/Check-in
Assist the event TD with distributing radios to event and volunteer staff who require radio communication.
Backpack/Hiking Terrain Coordinators
These volunteers assist athletes in getting their skis and boards loaded onto their backpacks before hiking to the competition venues. In general, help facilitate faster hiking.
DJ
The DJ must keep music age-appropriate and have enough music for 10 hours of play over two days of competition. You will be outside for the duration of the competition.
Announcer
The Announcer must be knowledgeable about IFSA competitions as well as Obsidian and Zone Three features in the Headwaters area. You will be outside all day. Sponsors must be mentioned regularly.
Ski Ninjas
Ski Ninjas must hike to the top of the venue and retrieve equipment for fallen athletes. This position could require up to three (3) hikes to Zone Three in the Headwaters on Finals day.
Scoring Team (Outdoor)
The outdoor contingent of the Scoring Team runs raw scores from the event’s Technical Delegate (“TD”) to the head of the indoor Scoring Team.
Scoring & Check-in Team (Indoor)
The indoor contingent of the Scoring Team works with the Head Scorekeeper. This is the most important volunteer role at the competition. This operation must run smoothly for the event to be successful.
What are the U.S. Ski & Snowboard age classifications?
U.S. Ski & Snowboard assigns athletes to age classes based on their age on December 31 of the competition season. All disciplines use birth-year brackets (e.g., U12) to define eligibility and scoring categories.
Skiing is expensive! How can I get a break?
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