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Volunteer Sign Up December 17, 2023 (Sunday)
CLUB MEMBERS: if you are looking to sign up for Set Up Friday night, Tear Down/Clean up Sunday Afternoon, worker coordinator, helping with food, photo booth/ribbon table, or other jobs outside the ring, please email me directly at kimberly.j.cooley@hotmail.com.
Thank you for signing up to volunteer - we can't run the trial without you!
Lunch, snacks and drinks provided to volunteers
Bar Setter: Resets any bars that are knocked during a run before the next dog is able to go. Then whenever there is a height change, all ring crew go out and set the bars to the new height and adjust any other equipment affected by the height change. For the most part you will be able to sit and watch the runs, only getting up when something needs to be re-set. This is the best view for watching, and an easy job for folks who are new to agility.
Leash Runner: Once the dog and handler takes off, you pick up their leash and walk it to the designated spot at the finish line so that they are able to quickly get their dog on leash and leave the ring once their run is over. The next dog can’t start until the judge sees that the previous dog is on leash. You usually don’t get much of a chance to sit and it’s a little harder to watch the action since you are walking back and forth but there is no running involved. We usually have 2 at Canine Sports Zone since there can be a bit of distance between the start and end, depending on course design. If only one person is needed, whoever signed up can determine who will sit the class out.
Timer: It might sound intimidating but the timing is electronic. The Timer will push the “go” button when the judge signals after each dog runs. An electronic voice tells the next handler “ready” or "go" so that they can begin. The dog starts the timer when they go over the first obstacle and stops the timer when they go over the last one. When a dog competes their run, you share the time with the Scribe who is sitting next to you and they write the time on the score sheet. And of course let the judge know immediately after a dog finishes there run if there is an equipment malfunction. It is important to notice that the timer has started correctly and is not interrupted during a run. There is some more to do for Fix and Go runs, but we can train that on the day of.
The Scribe checks the score sheets to make sure they are in the same order as the dogs listed on Agility Gate before each class begins. If a handler writes a 'C' by their dog that means they may have a conflict with running in another ring. Most scribes will turn these sheets sideways in their pile to indicate a possible conflict. The best time to do this is when the handlers are walking the course. Then during each run the scribe watches the Judge as s/he gives hand signals for any faults that occur. Any faults are recorded on the score sheets and then the time is written on the sheet before moving on to the next dog. Physically it's an easy job but mentally you have to be on your toes and you can't really watch the dogs run as your eyes are always on the judge.
The Gate Steward is the gate keeper. They make sure that the next 3-4 dogs are nearby and ready to go as it’s important to keep things moving. The Gate Steward communicates to the Scribe anytime there is a change in the running order (such as a dog being absent, or if someone is moved within the order). Each time a dog comes to the start line they announce the dogs name and/or number so that the scribe can hear them as well as the other handlers waiting nearby. So it's important for the gate steward to be loud enough to be heard but not so loud to disturb a dog running the course. Also, the Judge determines when the handlers should go into the ring. For instance, perhaps he wants the handler to set up at the start line when the dog ahead of him takes the A-frame. The Gate Steward will also remind the handler to get to the line at the appropriate time.
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Volunteer Sign Up December 16, 2023 (Saturday)
CLUB MEMBERS: if you are looking to sign up for Set Up Friday night, Tear Down/Clean up Sunday Afternoon, worker coordinator, helping with food, photo booth/ribbon table, or other jobs outside the ring, please email me directly at kimberly.j.cooley@hotmail.com.
Thank you for signing up to volunteer - we can't run the trial without you!
Lunch, snacks and drinks provided to volunteers
Bar Setter: Resets any bars that are knocked during a run before the next dog is able to go. Then whenever there is a height change, all ring crew go out and set the bars to the new height and adjust any other equipment affected by the height change. For the most part you will be able to sit and watch the runs, only getting up when something needs to be re-set. This is the best view for watching, and an easy job for folks who are new to agility.
Leash Runner: Once the dog and handler takes off, you pick up their leash and walk it to the designated spot at the finish line so that they are able to quickly get their dog on leash and leave the ring once their run is over. The next dog can’t start until the judge sees that the previous dog is on leash. You usually don’t get much of a chance to sit and it’s a little harder to watch the action since you are walking back and forth but there is no running involved. We usually have 2 at Canine Sports Zone since there can be a bit of distance between the start and end, depending on course design. If only one person is needed, whoever signed up can determine who will sit the class out.
Timer: It might sound intimidating but the timing is electronic. The Timer will push the “go” button when the judge signals after each dog runs. An electronic voice tells the next handler “ready” or "go" so that they can begin. The dog starts the timer when they go over the first obstacle and stops the timer when they go over the last one. When a dog competes their run, you share the time with the Scribe who is sitting next to you and they write the time on the score sheet. And of course let the judge know immediately after a dog finishes there run if there is an equipment malfunction. It is important to notice that the timer has started correctly and is not interrupted during a run. There is some more to do for Fix and Go runs, but we can train that on the day of.
The Scribe checks the score sheets to make sure they are in the same order as the dogs listed on Agility Gate before each class begins. If a handler writes a 'C' by their dog that means they may have a conflict with running in another ring. Most scribes will turn these sheets sideways in their pile to indicate a possible conflict. The best time to do this is when the handlers are walking the course. Then during each run the scribe watches the Judge as s/he gives hand signals for any faults that occur. Any faults are recorded on the score sheets and then the time is written on the sheet before moving on to the next dog. Physically it's an easy job but mentally you have to be on your toes and you can't really watch the dogs run as your eyes are always on the judge.
The Gate Steward is the gate keeper. They make sure that the next 3-4 dogs are nearby and ready to go as it’s important to keep things moving. The Gate Steward communicates to the Scribe anytime there is a change in the running order (such as a dog being absent, or if someone is moved within the order). Each time a dog comes to the start line they announce the dogs name and/or number so that the scribe can hear them as well as the other handlers waiting nearby. So it's important for the gate steward to be loud enough to be heard but not so loud to disturb a dog running the course. Also, the Judge determines when the handlers should go into the ring. For instance, perhaps he wants the handler to set up at the start line when the dog ahead of him takes the A-frame. The Gate Steward will also remind the handler to get to the line at the appropriate time.
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Volunteer Sign Up June 9, 2024 (Sunday)
Thank you for signing up to volunteer - we can't run the trial without you!
Lunch, snacks and drinks provided to volunteers
Bar Setter: Resets any bars that are knocked during a run before the next dog is able to go. Then whenever there is a height change, all ring crew go out and set the bars to the new height and adjust any other equipment affected by the height change. For the most part you will be able to sit and watch the runs, only getting up when something needs to be re-set. This is the best view for watching, and an easy job for folks who are new to agility.
Leash Runner: Once the dog and handler takes off, you pick up their leash and walk it to the designated spot at the finish line so that they are able to quickly get their dog on leash and leave the ring once their run is over. The next dog can’t start until the judge sees that the previous dog is on leash. You usually don’t get much of a chance to sit and it’s a little harder to watch the action since you are walking back and forth but there is no running involved. We usually have 2 at Canine Sports Zone since there can be a bit of distance between the start and end, depending on course design. If only one person is needed, whoever signed up can determine who will sit the class out.
Timer: It might sound intimidating but the timing is electronic. The Timer will push the “go” button when the judge signals after each dog runs. An electronic voice tells the next handler “ready” or "go" so that they can begin. The dog starts the timer when they go over the first obstacle and stops the timer when they go over the last one. When a dog competes their run, you share the time with the Scribe who is sitting next to you and they write the time on the score sheet. And of course let the judge know immediately after a dog finishes there run if there is an equipment malfunction. It is important to notice that the timer has started correctly and is not interrupted during a run. There is some more to do for Fix and Go runs, but we can train that on the day of.
The Scribe checks the score sheets to make sure they are in the same order as the dogs listed on Agility Gate before each class begins. If a handler writes a 'C' by their dog that means they may have a conflict with running in another ring. Most scribes will turn these sheets sideways in their pile to indicate a possible conflict. The best time to do this is when the handlers are walking the course. Then during each run the scribe watches the Judge as s/he gives hand signals for any faults that occur. Any faults are recorded on the score sheets and then the time is written on the sheet before moving on to the next dog. Physically it's an easy job but mentally you have to be on your toes and you can't really watch the dogs run as your eyes are always on the judge.
The Gate Steward is the gate keeper. They make sure that the next 3-4 dogs are nearby and ready to go as it’s important to keep things moving. The Gate Steward communicates to the Scribe anytime there is a change in the running order (such as a dog being absent, or if someone is moved within the order). Each time a dog comes to the start line they announce the dogs name and/or number so that the scribe can hear them as well as the other handlers waiting nearby. So it's important for the gate steward to be loud enough to be heard but not so loud to disturb a dog running the course. Also, the Judge determines when the handlers should go into the ring. For instance, perhaps he wants the handler to set up at the start line when the dog ahead of him takes the A-frame. The Gate Steward will also remind the handler to get to the line at the appropriate time.
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Volunteer Sign Up June 8, 2024 (Saturday)
Thank you for signing up to volunteer - we can't run the trial without you!
Lunch, snacks and drinks provided to volunteers
Bar Setter: Resets any bars that are knocked during a run before the next dog is able to go. Then whenever there is a height change, all ring crew go out and set the bars to the new height and adjust any other equipment affected by the height change. For the most part you will be able to sit and watch the runs, only getting up when something needs to be re-set. This is the best view for watching, and an easy job for folks who are new to agility.
Leash Runner: Once the dog and handler takes off, you pick up their leash and walk it to the designated spot at the finish line so that they are able to quickly get their dog on leash and leave the ring once their run is over. The next dog can’t start until the judge sees that the previous dog is on leash. You usually don’t get much of a chance to sit and it’s a little harder to watch the action since you are walking back and forth but there is no running involved. We usually have 2 at Canine Sports Zone since there can be a bit of distance between the start and end, depending on course design. If only one person is needed, whoever signed up can determine who will sit the class out.
Timer: It might sound intimidating but the timing is electronic. The Timer will push the “go” button when the judge signals after each dog runs. An electronic voice tells the next handler “ready” or "go" so that they can begin. The dog starts the timer when they go over the first obstacle and stops the timer when they go over the last one. When a dog competes their run, you share the time with the Scribe who is sitting next to you and they write the time on the score sheet. And of course let the judge know immediately after a dog finishes there run if there is an equipment malfunction. It is important to notice that the timer has started correctly and is not interrupted during a run. There is some more to do for Fix and Go runs, but we can train that on the day of.
The Scribe checks the score sheets to make sure they are in the same order as the dogs listed on Agility Gate before each class begins. If a handler writes a 'C' by their dog that means they may have a conflict with running in another ring. Most scribes will turn these sheets sideways in their pile to indicate a possible conflict. The best time to do this is when the handlers are walking the course. Then during each run the scribe watches the Judge as s/he gives hand signals for any faults that occur. Any faults are recorded on the score sheets and then the time is written on the sheet before moving on to the next dog. Physically it's an easy job but mentally you have to be on your toes and you can't really watch the dogs run as your eyes are always on the judge.
The Gate Steward is the gate keeper. They make sure that the next 3-4 dogs are nearby and ready to go as it’s important to keep things moving. The Gate Steward communicates to the Scribe anytime there is a change in the running order (such as a dog being absent, or if someone is moved within the order). Each time a dog comes to the start line they announce the dogs name and/or number so that the scribe can hear them as well as the other handlers waiting nearby. So it's important for the gate steward to be loud enough to be heard but not so loud to disturb a dog running the course. Also, the Judge determines when the handlers should go into the ring. For instance, perhaps he wants the handler to set up at the start line when the dog ahead of him takes the A-frame. The Gate Steward will also remind the handler to get to the line at the appropriate time.
Course Builders: They assist the master course builder in building each course in between classes.
Worker Coordinator: Helps make sure volunteers are where they need to be in each class, and recruits people on the day of to fill in spots.
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Volunteer Sign Up June 7, 2024 (Friday)
Thank you for signing up to volunteer - we can't run the trial without you!
Lunch, snacks and drinks provided to volunteers
Bar Setter: Resets any bars that are knocked during a run before the next dog is able to go. Then whenever there is a height change, all ring crew go out and set the bars to the new height and adjust any other equipment affected by the height change. For the most part you will be able to sit and watch the runs, only getting up when something needs to be re-set. This is the best view for watching, and an easy job for folks who are new to agility.
Leash Runner: Once the dog and handler takes off, you pick up their leash and walk it to the designated spot at the finish line so that they are able to quickly get their dog on leash and leave the ring once their run is over. The next dog can’t start until the judge sees that the previous dog is on leash. You usually don’t get much of a chance to sit and it’s a little harder to watch the action since you are walking back and forth but there is no running involved. We usually have 2 at Canine Sports Zone since there can be a bit of distance between the start and end, depending on course design. If only one person is needed, whoever signed up can determine who will sit the class out.
Timer: It might sound intimidating but the timing is electronic. The Timer will push the “go” button when the judge signals after each dog runs. An electronic voice tells the next handler “ready” or "go" so that they can begin. The dog starts the timer when they go over the first obstacle and stops the timer when they go over the last one. When a dog competes their run, you share the time with the Scribe who is sitting next to you and they write the time on the score sheet. And of course let the judge know immediately after a dog finishes there run if there is an equipment malfunction. It is important to notice that the timer has started correctly and is not interrupted during a run. There is some more to do for Fix and Go runs, but we can train that on the day of.
The Scribe checks the score sheets to make sure they are in the same order as the dogs listed on Agility Gate before each class begins. If a handler writes a 'C' by their dog that means they may have a conflict with running in another ring. Most scribes will turn these sheets sideways in their pile to indicate a possible conflict. The best time to do this is when the handlers are walking the course. Then during each run the scribe watches the Judge as s/he gives hand signals for any faults that occur. Any faults are recorded on the score sheets and then the time is written on the sheet before moving on to the next dog. Physically it's an easy job but mentally you have to be on your toes and you can't really watch the dogs run as your eyes are always on the judge.
The Gate Steward is the gate keeper. They make sure that the next 3-4 dogs are nearby and ready to go as it’s important to keep things moving. The Gate Steward communicates to the Scribe anytime there is a change in the running order (such as a dog being absent, or if someone is moved within the order). Each time a dog comes to the start line they announce the dogs name and/or number so that the scribe can hear them as well as the other handlers waiting nearby. So it's important for the gate steward to be loud enough to be heard but not so loud to disturb a dog running the course. Also, the Judge determines when the handlers should go into the ring. For instance, perhaps he wants the handler to set up at the start line when the dog ahead of him takes the A-frame. The Gate Steward will also remind the handler to get to the line at the appropriate time.
Course Builders: They assist the master course builder in building each course in between classes.
Worker Coordinator: Helps make sure volunteers are where they need to be in each class, and recruits people on the day of to fill in spots.
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