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Volunteer at Kissena Races

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I can help with reg tomorrow if its needed. What time do we need to be there? 5:15?
This might be jumping the gun, but will the PP race on April 2 need volunteers? I'd definitely be interested in helping if it gets me some free racing :)

https://www.bikereg.com/lucarelli--castaldi-cup
David!

I am sure the first race in the Park is March 27 -- Easter.
https://www.bikereg.com/lucarellicastaldicupround1

But any race you want to, you can volunteer. All races need them. And yes, if you do, you will race for free.
Hey @eloy , thanks for the heads up. Whom do I contact/on which thread do I post to confirm volunteering for a race? Do I register on bikereg and then get a refund, or is just a show up, grab a number and go kind of thing? Is anyone else interested in volunteering for the March 27 race?
OK, here is the right plac eto post!  I'd like to volunteer for the April 16 Kissena / Castelli race in Prospect Park.

Please DM me to volunteer for reg duties this Sunday. I will get the list to Charlie this week, but going forward there will be a sign-up sheet.
Some questions about volunteering, because I would like to do that, despite being a few months of fat-burning away from race shape:

If we volunteer, do our freebies roll over? Or do we need to get out and race free the day of volunteering?

And @Jeffrey White , where do we find the signup sheet?
For time being people can sign-up to volunteer in this thread for the first L&C this Sunday 26th in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
https://www.bikereg.com/lucarellicastaldicupround1
Volunteers Needed:
- 4 x reg desk people (check racers license and issue race number). [update] Race on the day for free or bank it for a future race.
- 1 x roaming “marshal supervisor”.  This entails riding laps in the park and making sure all the marshals are at their assigned posts as well as alerting Charlie and the officials if there are problems out on the course.  Think of it as going for a normal training ride in the Park while keeping an eye out for any problems. In return, the marshal supervisor can race a future race for free.
I'll take one of those reg desk spots.
Charlie had approved my volunteering at the reg table on Sunday's race before this thread came to life--so count me in as a reg volunteer as well. 
@Riley How about jumping in as marshal supervisor?
Sounds like the perfect job. I'm in. I haven't helped out with PP races before, where do I get details?
This time around, please reach out directly to Charlie Issendorf (legendary local bike racer, now race promoter) for the details on timing and responsibilities: charlesissendorf@gmail.com
Thanks @RileyHoonan @SebastianVidal and @MaxThorn for stepping up and helping support our races. 
Hey @JohnMalcolmson I'd be happy to volunteer as well. Shall I send Charlie Issendorf an email?
@philipginsberg Yes please! 
BUMP

Charlie needs registration volunteers and a Marshall supervisor for the L&C race Saturday. Please indicate your ability to do so here. 

Marshall supervisor should email charlesissendorf@gmail.com

as always, you get credit to race for free!

Thanks!
Already registered but I'll help with sign-in! Would I be able to get a credit for a future race?
Already registered but I'll help with sign-in! Would I be able to get a credit for a future race?
Yes.
@SebastianVidal  - Yes. Charlie might be able to reimburse you for Saturday's race but would probably be easier to apply it to future race

All those racing, consider doing the club some solidness and join/lead the post-race new member ride immediately after race. 
@PatrickG @JohnMalcolmson awesome, thanks for the quick answers!
how early does Charlie need volunteers? trying to fathom how early i'd have to set my alarm coming from upper west side....

i can also stick around for the meet-Kissena ride
I'll be helping out at the reg table. Waiting to hear back about what time to show up.
Reg opens at 5:30 am
Race in canceled due to flooding at the bottom of the downhill. Reg fees transferred to the April 9 race. 
BUMP

L&C race this Sunday. Water should be good. Please volunteer to help with registration (starting at 5:30) and/or to coordinate marshals (on your bike during race - if you are not racing). Both jobs get you free race entry.

Email Charlie if you want to coordinate marshals. 

charlesissendorf@gmail.com
Charlie is looking for volunteers for Saturday's Castelli race. Same drill as with L&C. Registration volunteers need to show up at 5:30. One Marshall coordinator would ride around park during the race. Volunteers get credit to race for free. 

Email charlie at the address posted above. 

Thanks!
I call dibs on rolling marshal ;)
Another L&C cup taking place on Sunday. You know the drill, let charlie know if you can work reg or help coordinate marshals. 

Ill be working reg.