2024 Regional North Track and Field - Grand Rapids

Special Olympics Minnesota's Regional North Track & Field competition is being held on May 18 and we are looking for volunteers to help make the day happen! We hope to see you there!

No track & field experience? No problem! A detailed training is given at the beginning of each shift. You're welcome to sign up for any of the following roles:

• General Event Support: 
  • Check in and welcome athletes, teams, and volunteers.
  • Volunteers will also fill in other spots or jump in to help where needed. They may have a shorter shift than scheduled.
  • This is a great role for someone who is flexible and a self starter!
• Staging:
  • Prepare competitors for their upcoming races.
  • Escort competitors to the starting line.
• Timer:
  • Record times for competitors.
• Field Events Assistant:
  • Manage and record scores for 1-2 field events.
  • These include:
    • Shot Put, Tennis Ball Throw, Softball Throw, Running Long Jump, Standing Long Jump
• Awards Announcer:
  • Announce names and places of athletes during award ceremony. 
• Awards Assistant:
  • Organize and prepare awards for athletes.
  • At least one assistant will work as runner, bringing athletes from lanes to awards area. 
• Clerk 
  • Assist the Head Starter as they get athletes placed in their correct lanes and ready for their race! This position is mostly standing/walking.

Thank you for considering volunteering with Special Olympics Minnesota! We count on you and you play a very important role in our success!

For further details or to sign up for a shift, click here!