Welcome to the FITTEST IN THE CITY Competition 2024!
We are excited to have you join us at the first Manchester FITC competition!
We have over 900 athletes competing across the day.
We know without you, the event would not be possible, and we appreciate your support, time and commitment. We really hope you have a fun experience and we will do our best to ensure you have a memorable time!
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This document contains all the information you will need for the event. Please make sure you read through everything and don’t hesitate to ask any questions if you need to.
ONLINE JUDGES BRIEFING
We will host a short online briefing on Wednesday 25th September at 7.30pm - please join this for a quick run through of the workouts. You can view the workouts on the link below and ask any questions on the call. Your workout assignment will be sent to you via email.
Turf Games is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Manchester Judges Briefing
Time: Sep 25, 2024 07:30 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84911592316?pwd=U4fIAI40lAHszs0AeALGgO6A3BtHEm.1
Meeting ID: 849 1159 2316
Passcode: 419174
VOLUNTEER WHATSAPP GROUP
Please could you join this group so that we can communicate with you in the lead up and across the weekend.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dates: Saturday 5th October 2024
Times: arrive at 8.30am for Crew and 8.45 for Judges
Location: Manchester Central, Petersfield, M2 3GX
See here for directions, travel information and parking: Getting Here | Manchester Central
VENUE MAP
TIMINGS
Start and end times for each day are listed as a general outline, there will be breaks and adjustments made day to day by your Master Judge or Head Crew and depending on your role. Each team varies slightly in start and completion times.
Saturday 5th October
Arrival Time: Crew - 8.30am / Judges - 8.30/45am (the earlier the better)
Judges Briefing: 9.15am
First Heat: 10am
Lunch Break: approximately 1pm and 4pm (break times may vary depending on your workout and also any delays) and then there should be other short breaks where possible
Last Heat: 6.45pm
ARRIVAL
- When you arrive at the main entrance head straight into the hall and to the Crew Room - Turf Games staff or security will direct you
- This room is for volunteers and staff only and you can find a place to leave your bags
- You will need to have your name checked off the list and receive your Volunteer top.
- Please give your name and clothing size to the Turf Crew and they will check you off and allocate your clothing.
- Once checked off and in your uniform you can wait here to be collected by your Master Judge for your briefing
CREW ROOM
The Crew Room is for all volunteers only throughout the weekend. This is your space to leave your bags and relax in your breaks.
UNIFORM & GOODIES
As part of your volunteer package you will receive the following:
- Turf Games Top
- Drinks, snacks and food
- 20% discount on Turf and LSKD merchandise
- £60 voucher for a future Turf Games event of your choice (issued post-event)
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Turf training programme
We require all volunteers to wear the top provided as this will identify you as part of the volunteer team throughout the weekend. Please could you wear black bottoms of your choice.
Please wear comfortable footwear of your choice.
Feel free to bring a bum bag or similar if you’d like to carry any personal possessions around with you throughout the event. You will not be able to have your bags/backpacks in the arenas with you.
MEALS AND BREAKS
- Judges will receive breaks throughout the day
- Crew will be on a different rotation system and will have regular breaks throughout the day
- You will receive a main meal for lunch from Heck
- Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options will be available however if you have other diet restrictions, we recommend you bring additional meals and/or snacks.
VOLUNTEER COMMUNICATIONS
In the lead up to the competition, all communication will be sent to volunteers via email from caroline@turfgames.com. Please make sure you are subscribed to receive these emails.
During the event days we will move to Whatsapp (link to join the group above) for easier and faster communication while on site.
VOLUNTEER ETIQUETTE
As a volunteer for Turf Games, we see you as part of the team and hope that you also see yourself as integral to the running of a great event. As such you will have a direct impact on the success of the competition. Therefore we ask that you:
- Show up on time and be ready to help out
- Follow protocol, rules, and procedures for your role and listen to directions from your Master Judge or Head Crew
- Dress according to the dress code
- Keep a positive attitude and level head even when things become heated on the competition floor (particularly with athletes)
- Be confident and bold in your role - if there is anything you are unsure about please ask so we can solve it
- Communicate with the team about anything you want to flag whether its personal or something you’ve noticed
- Be flexible, you may be asked to do something else as it may be needed or to cover for someone
- Provide the best service possible! As part of the Turf Games team, our goal is to deliver great service and a great event to all athletes, spectators, and everyone else involved
- Smile and have fun!
MEDICAL TREATMENT
We have a medical team on site throughout the weekend to assist with any injuries or situations related to athletes or volunteers. In the first instance please speak to your Master Judge if you see an injury occur or you are feeling unwell or experience an injury and they will assist you in contacting medical staff where needed.
ROLE DESCRIPTIONS
JUDGE ROLES
You will be assigned a workout ahead of the event and supplied with the workout details and the videos to watch to familiarize yourself with the movement standards.
You can view the workouts HERE.
You will be assigned to your role ahead of the event. All crew will work in teams and rotate in pairs throughout the day.
- Registration - you are responsible for checking teams/athletes in from first thing in the morning. Once all athletes are in you will be checking Spectator Tickets if they have pre bought and selling if they haven't. All attendees need to be wristbanded so you will need to check this as people move in and out of the venue past the registration point.
- Crew Room - this is where all volunteers will leave their bags/belongings and we need it manned throughout the day. You will need to check volunteers' names off as they come in and give them their uniform. There will be food and snacks provided which need to be laid out and replenished.
- Warm Up Area - We have 3 warm up areas at this event and your job will be to ensure they do not get too busy. You will need to ask athletes to replace weights and put equipment back after it is used and remove their own rubbish.
- Turf Games Shop - we need some assistance on our retail stands throughout the day