Have the most fun you can have volunteering . . .

at the 2011 Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK!

Race Proceeds support the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund!

Click Here To Go To the Main Race Website

We Still Need Volunteers on Race Day!!

In particular, there are spots that need to be filled at the race start (runner/vehicle registration), at Transition Zones 7 and at the finish line!!

All Volunteers will receive a Mountainback t-shirt and an invitation to the Post-Race Party!

Please scroll down entire page to view all the volunteer opportunities available.

The information you provide will only be available to myself and other race organizers--this site doesn't collect it to use or distribute! When finished, only your name will be visible to other volunteers that register after you.

When you see a task you'd like to volunteer for, click on "Volunteer". If you change your mind after clicking "Volunteer" (or want to look at the other volunteer positions again), just click the "Back" button on your browser to go back to the sign-up page. After clicking on "Volunteer", provide the requested information by clicking onto or tabbing between fields. When finished, click "Confirm". It's that simple. You're registered!

It is recommended that volunteers be at least 12 years old
Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
If you like, you may register for more than one task or time slot each day or morning/afternoon, etc.
The report time is when you'll need to check in at your transition zone or other assignment location. Please give yourself extra time if you plan to stop at the volunteer tent at the start/finish area.
The projected finish time is the estimated time that your responsibilities will wrap up and you'll be able to depart the Start/Finish area at Tussey. Many of the tasks will probably wrap up sooner than this time.
Please note that you do not need to commit to the entire "start to finish" time of a volunteer task you may be considering. Shorter time slots are available for you to indicate when you register-- or contact Amy Blake to see what's available. For race day, it’s preferable that volunteers commit to at least a 3-hour time slot. You’ll be surprised how fast the time flies!
"TZ" is "Transition Zone".
All volunteers will recieve additional details in advance regarding report times, duties, etc. via email and/or phone as race time approaches.
If you are part of a group that would like to be together during your volunteer time at a specific spot/area along the course, contact me for details.
Contact Amy Blake if you have any questions, need help signing up, or wish to provide any additional information. I can enter your info into the site as well (with your permission), just let me know.

THANK-YOU for volunteering!!

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THIS SIGNUP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED

Wednesday	October 19
Assignment	Responsibilities	Report Time	Projected Finish Time	Location
Packet Stuffing	Organize and prep race packets for distribution on Friday and Race Day!	5 pm	10 pm	St Paul's United Methodist Church, 109 McAlister Street, State College	Emily herring	Rob Crowe	Grace Small	Melissa Bagi	Kim Nelson	Erin Nelson	Tara Murray
Packet Stuffing (continued)					mike philippe	Derondah Boothe	Beth Bailey	Janice Dauber	Elana Pyle	Teresa Timmerman

Saturday	October 22
Course Set-up	Put out tables and signs along course and at TZ's	7 am	12 pm	Tussey Mountainback Course	Kim Nelson	mike philippe	Joel Niemann	Kathy Koetje-Simin
Pre-Registraion	Hand out team/ultra packets at Pre-race dinner	4 pm	8 pm	Ramada Inn	Kayla Miller	John Fegyveresi	Jen Thistle	Jeff Hart
FAQ Table	Answer questions for out of town runners on directions, accomodations, etc at Pre-race dinner	4 pm	8 pm	Ramada Inn	mike philippe	Marie Garmat	Erin Sheehan	Amelia
Meal Tickets	Collect tickets and money for Pre-Race Dinner	4 pm	8 pm	Ramada Inn	Derondah Boothe	Doreen Perks	Empty	Empty

Sunday	October 23	Race Day!
Assignment	Responsibilities	Report Time	Projected Finish Time	Location
Course Pre-Sweep/Pace Car	Drive course ahead of runners and check for problems	5 am	12 pm	Tussey Mountainback Course	Dave Guss	Dave Guss Jr
Drop-off Tables and Ultra Bags at TZs	Will need a vehicle to deliver tables to each transition zone	5:30 am	8 am	Throughout Course	Marv Hall	Empty
Vehicle Registration	Register ultra/relay vehicles distribute placards for support cars	5:30 am	8 am	Tussey Ski Area	Marie Garmat	Jane Pierzga	Empty	Empty
Packet Pick-up	Check in relay teams and hand out team packets	6 am	8 am	Tussey Ski Area	Tara Murray	Andy Reisinger	Sunrise Rotary	Sunrise Rotary	Empty
Volunteer Check-in	Check in Volunteers and provide instructions on assigned duty	6 am	12 pm	Tussey Ski Area	Jen Finkle	Empty	Empty
Extra Volunteers	Duties as assigned - e.g. providing support to task coordinators and other volunteer staff at Start/finish Area. May be needed to provide support out on course	Throughout the Day		Tussey Ski Area	Hein Hundal	Empty	Empty	Empty	Empty	Empty	Empty
Pre-Race Crowd Control	Keep roads at start area clear; assist with parking	6 am	9 am	Tussey Ski Area	Taylor Gaines	Susan Holderman	Empty
Transition Zone (TZ)-1	Set up and assist at Transition Zone, record runner split times, manage parking, and break down site when all runners are through	6:30 am	10:30 am	Laurel Run road at intersection with Mid-State Trail	Steve Milillo	Todd Baney	Stephen Schaeffer	Karen Taphorn	Mark Pencak	Vicky Mazur
TZ 1 Aid Station	Set up food and beverage and record split times for Ultra runners. Provide basic first aid supplies as necessary.	6:30 am	9:00 am	Laurel Run road at intersection with Mid-State Trail	Crystal Rearick	Lisa Sergeant	Empty
Transition Zone (TZ)-2	Set up and assist at Transition Zone, record runner split times, manage parking, and break down site when all runners are through	7:00 am	11:00 am	At intersection of Laurel Run and Pine Swamp Road	Bill Dornan	Empty	diane kalata	Brian Smith	Ethan Pitts
TZ 2 Aid Station	Set up food and beverage and record split times for Ultra runners. Provide basic first aid supplies as necessary.	6:45 am	10:00 am	At intersection of Laurel Run and Pine Swamp Road	Joel Niemann	Madison Fialkowski	Katie Fay
Transition Zone (TZ)-3	Set up and assist at Transition Zone, record runner split times, manage parking, and break down site when all runners are through	7:45 am	12:00 pm	Whipple Dam State Park	Nittany Leathernecks	Nittany Leathernecks	Nittany Leathernecks	Nittany Leathernecks	Nittany Leathernecks	Nittany Leathernecks	Nittany Leathernecks
TZ 3 Aid Station	Set up food and beverage and record split times for Ultra runners. Provide basic first aid supplies as necessary.	7:30 am	11:00 pm	Whipple Dam State Park	Nittany Leathernecks	Nittany Leathernecks	Nittany Leathernecks	Nittany Leathernecks	Nittany Leathernecks
Transition Zone (TZ)-4	Set up and assist at Transition Zone, record runner split times, manage parking, and break down site when all runners are through	8:30 am	12:45 pm	At intersection of Beidelheimer Road and Gettis Ridge Road	Maryellen Moen	Jack Moen	Bill Moen	Juliet Moen	Joe Moen
TZ 4 Aid Station	Set up food and beverage and record split times for Ultra runners. Provide basic first aid supplies as necessary.	8:15 am	12:15 pm	At intersection of Beidelheimer Road and Gettis Ridge Road	Nadia Frock	Michael Day
Transition Zone (TZ)-5	Timers to set up and assist at Aid Station, manage parking, and break down site when all runners are through	9:00 am	1:30 pm	Alan Seeger Picnic Area	Karen Meister	Anne Van Aelst	Phil Yanak	Karen Yanak	Linda Feltman
TZ 5 Aid Station	Set up food and beverage and record split times for Ultra runners. Provide basic first aid supplies as necessary.	8:40 am	1:30 pm	Alan Seeger Picnic Area	Shirley Fye	Rachael Fye	ethan navarrete
Transition Zone (TZ)-6	Set up and assist at Transition Zone, record runner split times, manage parking, and break down site when all runners are through	9:30 am	2:30 pm	Penn Roosevelt State Park	Anmol Khurana	Mark Maughmer	Steven Bodner	Nick Bodner	Kathy Jackson
TZ 6 Aid Station	Set up food and beverage and record split times for Ultra runners. Provide basic first aid supplies as necessary.	9:15 am	2:30 pm	Penn Roosevelt State Park	Amy R Smith	Helen Dempsey	Jane Taylor	Shawn Houser
Transition Zone (TZ)-7	Timers to set up and assist at Aid Station, manage parking, and break down site when all runners are through	10:00 am	3:30 pm	Minor dirt road on left of Crowfield Road 0.9 miles past Poco Rod	Empty	Ron Witmer	Stepping Stone	Empty	Empty
TZ 7 Aid Station	Set up food and beverage and record split times for Ultra runners. Provide basic first aid supplies as necessary.	9:45 am	3:30 pm	Minor dirt road on left of Crowfield Road 0.9 miles past Poco Rod	Marie Garmat	Steven Cohen	Empty
Route 322 Assistance	Keep runners on course and direct them onto Krise Valley Rd	10:10 am	3:30 pm	Between TZ-7 and TZ-8 along western side of 322 (322 Eastbound lanes)	Empty	Empty	Empty	Empty
Transition Zone (TZ)-8	Set up and assist at Transition Zone, record runner split times, manage parking, and break down site when all runners are through	10:30 am	4:00 pm	Krise Valley Road just past Wrightsdale Rod	David Sokol	EPICS	EPICS	EPICS	EPICS
TZ 8 Aid Station	Set up food and beverage and record split times for Ultra runners. Provide basic first aid supplies as necessary.	10:10 am	4:00 pm	Krise Valley Road, just past Wrightsdale Rod	Peg Herbstritt	Empty	Empty
Transition Zone (TZ)-9	Timers to set up and assist at Aid Station, manage parking, and break down site when all runners are through	11:00 am	5:30 pm	Colyer Lake	Rob Masters	Chris Masters	Sarah Masters	Alek Masters	Sarah Masters Friends
TZ 9 Aid Station	Provide food and beverage and record split times for Ultra runners. Provide basic first aid supplies as necessary.	10:30 am	5:30 pm	Colyer Lake	Empty	Barbara Minard	Bob Minard
Transition Zone (TZ)-10/11	Set up and assist at Transition Zone, record runner split times, manage parking, and break down site when all runners are through	11:30 am (partial shifts okay)	7:00 pm	Bear Meadows Natural Area	Michael Day	Joe Moen	Juliet Moen	Stephen Schaeffer	Jeannie Peters	Star Campbell	Mitra Zolfaghari
TZ-10/11 (Continued)					diane kalata	Nadia Frock	Jack Moen	Bill Moen	Maryellen Moen
TZ 10/11 Aid Station	Set up food and beverage and record split times for Ultra runners. Provide basic first aid supplies as necessary.	11:10 am	7:00 pm	Bear Meadows Natural Area	Pat Lamb	Dennis Lamb	Empty	Empty
Leg 11 Turn-Around	Direct runners at turnaround point	11:30 am	6:30 pm	Turn around on Wampler Road	Bob Rice	Christine Rice	Kelly Rice
Runner Recovery Area	Help out in recovery area	12:00 pm	8 pm	Tussey Ski Area	Mike Flock
Post Race Crowd Control	Keep finish area clear	12:30pm	6:30 pm	Tussey Ski Area	Empty	Empty
Finish Line	Help with spotting runners, announcing runners and results organization	12:30 am	6:30 pm	Tussey Ski Area	Colleen Saylor	Empty	Dan Aiello	Doreen Perks	Empty
Finish Line Food	Set up and replenish food and beverages for runners as they finish the race (before the post-race party begins)	12:00 pm	2:30 pm	Tussey Ski Area - Pavillion	Karen Walker	Jennifer Brauser	Empty
Course Clean Up	Break down course	3 pm	9 pm	Throughout the Course	Seth Diggs	Kelson Coddington	Paul Scornavacchi
Post-Race Party	Set up, Assist with serving Food and Beverages, Clean Up	2 pm	7:30 pm	Tussey Ski Area - Pavillion	Grace Small	Jack Hall	Derondah Boothe	Empty	Empty	Empty