Volunteers Needed: Friday, July 17, 2015 & Saturday, July 18, 2015

Be a part of Eppie’s Great Race® 42nd annual event! Known as the “World’s Oldest Triathlon”® and presented by Eppie’s Great Race Foundation, this event is an acclaimed Sacramento tradition each summer. Volunteer your energy as hundreds of athletes run, bike and paddle their way to the finish line during this fun-filled event along the American River Parkway in Sacramento/Rancho Cordova. You and/or your group can play a major role in the success of this highly anticipated event. More importantly, you will contribute to raising funds for the County of Sacramento, Therapeutic Recreation Services program, which provides skills-training and year-round recreational opportunities to individuals with disabilities throughout the greater Sacramento area.

FOR VOLUNTEER INFORMATION, please call (916) 484-2044 or e-mail us at: TRS@SacCounty.net

Individual Name or Group Contact: ___________________________________________________________Group Name (if applicable):_________________________________________# in your group: ___________ Address: _______________________________________City:_______________________ZIP___________ Phone: __________________ Cell: ____________________E-mail: _________________________________

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERRED WORK AREA BELOW:

Pre-Race Jobs (Thursday & Friday) Race-Day Jobs (Saturday)___ Set-Up Thursday (all day-loading trucks) ___ Parking Saturday (am)___ Set-Up Friday morn/early aftn (10am-3pm) ___ Richey Bridge Crowd Control ___ Parking (Fri. aftn/early eve) ___ Food Prep/Service ___ Food Prep (Fri aftn/eve) ___ Bike Route in Cordova Park

___ Watercraft Take-out: Water ___ Watercraft Take-out: Shore - 18+y/o ___ Tear down & Clean-up after race ___ Where I am needed most

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Return by MAIL: Eppie’s Great Race® c/o Sac County TRS 5325 Engle Road #810 Carmichael, CA 95608

REQUIREMENTS: Have lots of energy Adult supervision if under 16 years-old Be on time

REWARDS: Eppie’s Great Race® Volunteer T-Shirt Food and beverage coupons Giving back to the community A high-energy fun day on the beautiful American River

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Set-Up - This is physical labor, which requires strength and endurance. You will need work gloves and you WILL get dirty:Parking - Directs and controls cars in parking lots:Watercraft Take-Out (water) - Stand in water up to mid-thigh. Volunteers form a human chain to guide boats and direct racers to the finish line: (You will get wet)! Minimum age: 13 years old, with adult supervision. Shoes required; no flip-flops. Watercraft Take-Out (shore) – After competitor exits the water, volunteers remove boats from water and place them on beach. Although this is heavy physical labor, you will get your morning exercise!! Minimum age: 18 years old. Sturdy shoes required; no flip flops. Bike Route -Cordova Park & William Pond Park, Riverbend Park, Richey Bridge- Directs crowd off the bike path to ensure safety of competitors. Hagan Park in Ranch Cordova, River Bend Park and/or Richey Bridge. Clean-Up- Assists with picking up trash, loading tables/chairs & other equipment, primarily in picnic areaFood Prep- Helps prepare and serve food and drinks.

LIABILITY RELEASE: (Each Volunteer or Guardian Must Sign)

I, as a volunteer in Eppie’s Great Race® I understand, acknowledge sume all risks associated with the Eppie’s Great Race®. I agree to hold harmless the County of Sacramento, Eppie’s Great Race®, and Eppie’s Great Race Foundation, its employees, volunteers, contractors, agents and co-sponsors associated with this program for any damages allegedly caused by my participation in this program. Additionally, I agree to unconditionally waive any claim of liability on the part of the County of Sacramento, Eppie’s Great Race®, and Eppie’s Great Race Foundation, for any injury arising out of or in any way related to my participation in Eppie’s Great Race® 42; July 12 - 20, 2015.

1. Signature_________________________________________ T-shirt size: S __ M __ L __XL __ XXL __ XXXL __ Printed Name______________________________________ Date__________________________________ ***Signature of Parent/Guardian of Minor (if under 18 as of 7/12/15)

2. Signature_________________________________________ T-shirt size: S___M___L__XL__XXL__XXXL__ Printed Name______________________________________ Date__________________________________ ***Signature of Parent/Guardian of Minor (if under 18 as of 07/12/15)

3. Signature_________________________________________ T-shirt size: S __ M __ L ___XL __ XXL __ XXXL __ Printed Name___________________________________ Date_____________________________________ ***Signature of Parent/Guardian of Minor (if under 18 as of 7/12/15)

4. Signature_________________________________________ T-shirt size: S __ M __ L ___XL __ XXL __ XXXL __ Printed Name___________________________________ Date_____________________________________ ***Signature of Parent/Guardian of Minor (if under 18 as of 7/12/15)

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