Inside Track
Quarterly Newsletter for Members of the Road Runners Club of America
SPRING 2008
RUNNING THE NATION FOR 50 YEARS! INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
• Contract Basics for Running Clubs & Events
• RRCA Award Winners
• Timing Your Event
• 2008 Convention Registration
• And More RRCA Board of Directors Bee McLeod President Tom Downing Vice President Dennis Novak Treasurer Brent Ayer Eastern Director Beth Onines Central Director Ken Bendy Southern Director
CONTRACT BASICS FOR RUNNING CLUBS & EVENTS By: John Farrow, Esquire With the new year, it is reasonable for running clubs to consider their contractual relations and how they might be strengthened and solidified to avoid, or at least minimize, the possibility of disagreements or, in a worst case, litigation. As a preliminary matter, one common misconception that many people have concerning contracts is that they are not enforceable unless they are reduced to writing. In fact, the converse is true. The law specifies certain types of contracts that must be in writing to be enforceable, such as those pertaining to real estate, but barring such a law, most agreements are enforceable whether or not they are in writing.
Therefore, you should assure yourself that the person signing the contract has the authority to bind that corporation. For example, if you are dealing with another running club, who is the person with the authority to bind that club to a contract? Certainly the president has that authority, but does the race director, web master or similarly situated person? This is a very basic fact that needs to be established to avoid problems down the line.
2. What. In essence, who is going to do
That having been said, a written agreement is the only way to avoid the lapses in memory, misunderstood terms, differing expectations and other he-said she-said scenarios. Therefore, the following is offered as a general guide to help running clubs with their agreements but should not be used as an alternative to seeking legal advise. In fact, clubs should in all cases endeavor to have their agreements drafted, or at least reviewed, by a local attorney (who may well be a club member).
what? Here, the more detail, the better. Common contracts by running clubs include race timing, web design, newsletter publishing and training programs. For example, perhaps you are agreeing to time a race for another running club. Do you need a list of registered runners? In what format, paper or electronic, and if electronic, Windows or Mac? How are results to be reported? Who owns the results, and can you post the results on your own web site? These are just some of the questions that should be covered. If you are to produce the entire race, this list would (should) be quite extensive indeed.
Therefore, keep in mind the following basics:
Insurance. One issue of utmost importance
Who. Who are you dealing with? Is it an indi-
vidual or an entity such as a corporation or limited liability company? You may be dealing with an individual who is well-known in your David Epstein community, but if he operates through his own Western Director corporation and something goes south with the deal, you may have very limited options. On Lisa Paige Secretary & At-Large the other hand, if you are dealing with a corporation, it is important to remember that corporaDirector tions and other entities act only through their Bob Holmes officers. However, not all officers may have the At-Large Director authority to bind their corporation to a contract.
from a liability standpoint is insurance coverage and how much is to be carried should be specified. The contract should also state that you be named as a loss payee on the other’s insurance policy and that you receive a copy of the policy and evidence that you are named as a loss payee. Additionally, you should try and obtain language in the contract that the other side will hold you harmless from liability for its acts. Continued on page 8
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear RRCA Members, In 2004, I was elected by the RRCA membership at the Lake Tahoe Convention to serve my first term as president of the organization. By the end of my first year in office, the organization’s financial position had dramatically improved and our $300,000 deficit had been erased from our financial statements. By the start of my second year in office, the RRCA had merged with the American Association of Running Clubs to once again establish the Road Runners Club of America as the premier national association of running clubs and events dedicated to promoting the common interest of our members -- the sport of long distance running -- and running as a healthy lifestyle. In 2006 at the Houston Convention, the membership honored me once again by electing me to a second two-year term as RRCA president. During my second term, the organization has accomplished a great deal. The RCCA Board established an operating reserve fund to ensure long term financial stability. Existing programs were re-invigorated and new programs, benefits, and services have been launched. We have established new forms of web-based and email communications with our members that are financially sustainable for the organization. This includes a successful re-launch of FootNotes in an electronic (and affordable) format. Thanks to our successful financial management, we have been able to invest resources in this publication, including a new editor. Inside Track has grown into the newsletter dedicated to addressing topics specific to club and event management issues and Inside Track also serves to inform our members about the activities of their national association. As my term in office draws to a close following the 2008 Officer and Director elections at the Annual Meeting of the Membership on May 2, 2008, I want to thank the RRCA membership, the RRCA Board of Directors, the National Office Staff, our dedicated State Reps and volunteers, and the running community at-large for supporting the RRCA during a time of transition. Your dedication and support have been inspiring. At times re-building the organization has been challenging, but it has been very rewarding to serve the RRCA in the capacity of president. Because of you we are a success story today and I believe we will continue to be so well into the future. I wish the next president and RRCA Board of Directors great success. Sincerely,
Bee McLeod
President@rrca.org
Photos: Bee gives out awards at the Annapolis 10 Miler, the RRCA National 10 Mile Championship in 2006. Bee with members of the Birmingham Track Club in 2007. Bee shows off her commemorative RRCA 50th Anniversary Bottle of wine, a gift from the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon in 2008.
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RRCA NATIONAL GRASSROOTS RUNNING AWARD WINNERS Since 1971, the Road Runners Club of America has been honoring dedicated individuals for their service to the running community. The RRCA is pleased to announce the 2007 RRCA National Award Winners. RRCA HALL OF FAME Beth Bonner & Todd Williams RRCA SCOTT HAMILTON OUTSTANDING CLUB PRESIDENT Brook Nelson, Anniston Runners Club - Anniston, AL BROWNING ROSS SPIRIT OF THE RRCA AWARD Marlene Atwood, Peachtree City Running Club - Peachtree City, GA RRCA OUTSTANDING STATE REPRESENTATIVE Lena Hollman, North Carolina State Rep, North Carolina Roadrunners - Raleigh, NC RRCA ROAD RUNNER OF THE YEAR Open Male - Matt Folk, Youngstown Road Runners Club - Youngstown, OH Open Female - Michelle Didion, Calumet Region Striders - Griffith, IN Master’s Male - John Steinberg, Florida Striders Track Club - Orange Park, FL Master’s Female - Sabra Harvey, Houston Striders - Houston, TX RRCA JERRY LITTLE EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS Small/Medium Club Newsletter Award “RTC News” – Renee Saxman, Editor, Rochester Track Club – Rochester, MN“ Large Club Newsletter Award “The Long Run” – Jim Kelleher, Editor, Pikes Peak Running Club – Colorado Springs, CO Electronic Newsletter Award “ Stridelines” – Steve Shepard, Editor, Houston Striders – Houston, TX Club Writer Award Jeff Recker, Mesa Monument Striders – Grand Junction, CO JOURNALISTIC EXCELLENCE Tom Held, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Badgerland Striders – Milwaukee, WI WEBSITE AWARDS Large Club Oregon Road Runners Club - www.orrc.net - Beaverton, OR Small/Medium Club Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders - www.LMJS.org - Oakland, CA ROD STEELE OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER Tim Butler, Springfield Road Runners Club – Springfield, IL KURT STEINER CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL AWARD Jim Barodte, San Luis Distance Club – San Luis Obispo, CA NINA KUSCSIK WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT RUNNING AWARD Ann Deschamps, Reston Runners - Reston, VA RRCA ROAD RACE OF THE YEAR Woodstock 5K, RRCA Alabama State Championship, Anniston Runners Club – Anniston, AL PAGE
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WHAT I LEARNED AT THE RRCA CONVENTION AND WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND, TOO By Dan Dugan, RRCA State Rep - New Hampshire
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I attended the 2007 RRCA National Convention held in Chicago, IL as a first time RRCA State Rep. The main question on my mind when the Convention opened was, “What does the RRCA offer running clubs besides insurance coverage?” Attending the Convention was a great opportunity to learn what the RRCA can offer besides insurance. Can they provide support with membership management tools, financial tools, and web-site support? Can they provide updated resources on road race management and training programs for youth and adults? Here is what I learned by attending the Convention:
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The RRCA has negotiated attractive sponsorship deals with Gatorade, FuelBelt, Active.com, etc. If anyone knows of a race director who wants to sponsor a race as an RRCA State Championship Event, benefits can include free Gatorade, FuelBelt products, plaques for winners and advertising as long as certain minimum criteria are met. The RRCA sponsors a National Volunteer Certificate for 2000 hours of service to the sport of running. A club president or designee can nominate 3 deserving individuals who have volunteered a minimum of 2,000 hours over the years. These volunteers are recognized by the RRCA at the national level. At a session called Working with the Media to Achieve Maximum Exposure, the presenters provided tips on the do’s and do not’s when preparing press releases and interacting with the media. It was refreshing to learn that my club, the Gate City Striders, appear to be ahead of the curve in this area. I learned that it is important to focus on promoting the sport with our younger generation during the educational session called Best Practices in Youth Running. It is the younger folks that will help define the sport in the future and the same individuals will be ambassadors for the sport long after we are gone. Continued on page 10
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THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY RRCA NATIONAL CONVENTION CINCINNATI, OHIO MAY 1– 4, 2008 THE CONVENTION:
THE SCHEDULE:
Since the beginning, the RRCA Convention has promoted fun, idea sharing, best practice discussions, the development of quality road races that anyone can run, and much more.
April 30 - RRCA Board of Directors Meeting
We invite everyone in the running community to join us May 1– 4, 2008 for the RRCA’s 50th Anniversary National Convention and to celebrate Running the Nation for 50 Years! The Flying Pig Marathon will proudly host the 50th Anniversary RRCA National Convention in Cincinnati, OH. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, the “Pig” has grown to be one the top 20 marathons in the country. The RRCA Convention is a fun tradition that offers great learning and networking opportunities that fit within your budget.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
May 1
- RRCA Board of Directors Meeting - RRCA State Representative’s Meeting
May 2 -
Convention Opening General Session RRCA Annual Meeting of the Membership Expo, “RRCA Museum” & Silent Auction RRCA Luncheon Honoring the State Reps RRCA Club College & Seminars RRCA Run & Fun BBQ
May 3 -
RRCA Regional Meetings RRCA National 5K Championship Luncheon Past, Present & Future RRCA Club College & Seminars RRCA 50th Anniversary Birthday Bash & National Grassroots Running Awards
Club and event officers & members, race directors & officials, club & event volunteers, running & fitness media, sponsors, coaches, everyone involved in the running community and industry, and - of course - runners.
May 4
CLUB COLLEGE:
BOOK YOUR FLIGHT:
RRCA: Club College® is a core group of educational session offered at the Convention designed to increase participants’ knowledge in key areas of running club management. The sessions include managing your nonprofit, effective financial management & asset protection, insurance & managing risk, and implementing RRCA programs & services to benefit your club. New this year to the Club College is the topic, Advanced Issues in Managing Your Club.
Flying to the Convention? Book your flight through OneCause at www.onecause.com/b1a147932/ and benefit the RRCA. Register with OneCause, select a travel provider such as Expedia from the list of merchants, and book your flight to Cincinnati, OH. Its that easy, and your purchase will financially benefit the RRCA.
- The Flying Pig Marathon
Visit www.RRCAConvention.org for details
50th Anniversary RRCA National Convention PAGE 6 Registration Form
First Name:____________________________________________________ Last Name: ____________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________ State: ______________
Zip: _______________
Home Phone: ___________________________________ Email: _____________________________________
Club Affiliation:______________________________________ # RRCA Conventions Attended : ____________ Shirt Size (please circle): S
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Meal Selection: Chicken
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CONVENTION FEE: $250.00 Includes all seminars, reception & RRCA 50th Anniversary Birthday Bash, fun runs, and coffee breaks Options:
Meal Package - $80
Includes both luncheons & BBQ (save $10)
Friday Luncheon - $30
Runner’s World Luncheon Honoring the RRCA State Reps
Friday Night BBQ - $30
Flying Pig Marathon VIP Party
Saturday Luncheon - $30
Past, Present & Future of Grassroots Running
Additional Birthday Bash Tickets - $50
(Convention Fee includes 1 ticket)
RRCA Coaching Continuing Education Classes I & II - $50* Checks payable to:
Cincinnati Marathon , Inc.
Mail registration & payment to:
644 Linn Street, Suite 626 Cincinnati, OH 45203 (513)721-PIGS
Amount Enclosed: _____________________
Visit www.RRCAConvention.org for more details on hotel rooms or to register online. Convention Central Millennium Hotel Cincinnati 150 West 5th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-352-2144
WWW.RRCACONVENTION.ORG
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ELECTRONIC RACE TIMING: A TIMELINE & CHECKLIST FOR EVENT DIRECTORS PRESENTED BY
Successful race timing is not magic and does not require extremely sophisticated equipment or procedures. Instead, it is the result of accurate planning, adequate resources, and well trained staff or volunteers assigned to specific roles. The following timeline is meant to outline the most crucial aspects of race timing, considering the activities that need to be performed before, during, and after the event. An equipment list summarizes the various equipment items that are needed at the race site in order to successfully provide electronic timing. Finally, a brief outline of the different roles that take part in the process provides advice about how to plan for staff and volunteers and how to assign certain job duties.
BEFORE THE EVENT Weeks before the event:
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Find the proper location for the finish line and eventual additional timing locations (start, splits, etc). Be sure you will have access to power, have room for removing tags, and have no (or minimal) electromagnetic interference. Identify the location for results scoring. Results scoring can be done in a truck or van, a gazebo, or at an indoor facility. Ideally, the location should be in close proximity to the finish line. Determine your location for posting results. Be sure the location is easily accessible to participants and protected from rain and wind. Test timing equipment at the timing locations and evaluate alternatives if strong electromagnetic interference is present (i.e. tags reading range is less than 2 feet). Determine your volunteer needs and assign roles (see staff/volunteers roles table on page 11). Plan vehicles to be used on race day to transport timing equipment. Verify ways to access timing locations and request/issue necessary permits. Plan race registration policies and determine your electronic registration process.
1 week before the event:
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Scan and place tags with bib numbers. Start assigning bib numbers to registered participants. Configure your scoring software with participants’ data; configure reports for overall results, age group results, team results, and awards. Distribute the race plan to each member of the race staff and volunteers. Race plan should clearly specify roles assignment and the timeline of activities to be performed on race day.
The day before the event:
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Verify that timing equipment batteries are fully charged and charge them if necessary. Prepare timing tags for distribution (boxes with tag bags in alpha/numerical order, alpha/numerical signs for tag collection area). Prepare timing equipment and load it onto race vehicles. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
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CONTRACT BASICS FOR RUNNING CLUBS & EVENTS (CONCLUDED)
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They may request reciprocal hold-harmless clauses and that is better than none at all. The contract should state that this provision survive termination since you may not find out about something until later. Example: ________ agrees to purchase one or more policies of liability insurance covering the event in the amount of at least $_________. Further, [Club] shall be named as a loss payee with respect to all such policies of insurance with copies evidencing same to be delivered as a prerequisite to commencing performance hereunder. Example: The parties agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless each other from and against any and all damages or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred directly or indirectly as a consequence of their failure to comply with any terms hereunder, or any laws ordinances, rules or regulations of the location where the race is to be held. This obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 3. How Much. Make sure the contract spells out who gets paid what, and when payment must be made. In the hypothetical race timing contract, is it a flat fee per runner? If per runner, is it registered runners or finishers only? Or some combination? Make it clear and understandable. Also, when is payment due? Do you want to be paid before you have to show up at the race site? If so, the contract should be explicit as to the payment deadline so that everyone knows what is expected. If your expectation is that the other side is to complete something, such as a web site, by a certain date, that should be in the contract with penalties for failing to meet agreed-upon deadlines (if desired). Example: All amounts due hereunder shall be paid in full no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the race described above or _________ shall be under no further obligation to perform hereunder. 4. The End. The contract should be specific that you have the right to terminate the contract if things are not done on time (i.e. you don’t get paid the day before the race, as agreed, or your web site is not up and running on the due date). Example: In the event that the subject web site is not fully operational on or before [date], then _________ shall have to option to send a written notice of termination of this contract, retain all work product delivered to date and shall be under no further obligation to perform hereunder. 5. When Things Hit the Fan. If things go seriously wrong, it would be in your interest to find a way to resolve the dispute out of court, if possible. One way is to include a liquidated damages clause whereby the parties agree that damages in the event of default would be difficult to prove and therefore the parties agree that a specified sum (which can be nominal) will be paid by the defaulting parting to the other. Example: The parties agree that it may be difficult, if not impossible, to accurately determine the amount of damages, if any, that may be incurred in the event of a default hereunder. Accordingly, the parties agree to accept the sum of $100.00 as liquidated damages for any such default. Another possibility is an agreement to arbitrate any disputes. Many courts now offer or even require arbitration of claim under a certain amount, say $25,000, and utilize local attorneys as arbitrators. Several forums should be investigated as fees vary widely. Sample contract language follows. Example: All claims, disputes and other matters in question between the parties to this Agreement and arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof, shall be decided by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then obtaining unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. Ultimately, local running clubs would do well to keep in mind the RRCA policy on agreements which requires each contract to have, at a minimum, the following: (1) clear start and termination dates along with the ability to terminate the contract for cause, (2) a hold harmless clause for claims arising from the actions of the other party, (3) a clear dispute resolution clause such as an agreement to arbitrate and (4) clearly defined expectations for both parties, including financial obligations.
John Farrow is an attorney who resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico and runs with the Albuquerque Road Runners. He served on the RRCA Board of Directors for two terms as an At-Large Director. John also received the RRCA award for Outstanding Club Writer in 1998.
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ELECTRONIC RACE TIMING: A TIMELINE & CHECKLIST FOR EVENT DIRECTORS (CONTINUED) ON RACE DAY Before the race:
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1-1.5 hours before start - Set time on timing equipment. 1-1.5 hours before start - Set-up timing equipment and test it with test tags. 0.5 - 1 hour before start - Prepare staff/volunteers for manual back up timing. 0.5 - 1 hour before start - Prepare staff for tag collection. Start - Write down the official race start time and enter it into the scoring software. 15 minutes before the first finisher, turn on timing equipment.
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Remove tags from participants after they finish and place them in collection bin if the tags are rented. Periodically download data from timing system reader. Be sure to protect timing equipment from spectators and make it easily accessible to the scoring manager. Import data into scoring software and print results. Post results. Have a scoring assistant ready to handle questions from participants, race officials, media, and spectators.
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Do a last download of all data and save it in a separate file. Turn off timing equipment and disconnect antennas. Fold and store antennas properly and store collected tags.
AFTER THE EVENT For a few weeks after the event:
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Assign staff to check email questions regarding race results. Update results and repost them as necessary.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTE Spring Greetings, We are well into the new year and RRCA membership renewals are strong. If your club or event has not renewed your membership, keep in mind that RRCA membership runs on the calendar year. If you are planning events and hosting group runs, and you have not renewed, you could be at risk. Renew today if you have not already done so. All renewal forms can be found online at www.RRCA.org/join/clubs/. Congratulations to the 2007 RRCA National Grassroots Running Award winners. I would also like to extend a special thank you to everyone that served on the various awards selection committees. We truly appreciate your time and effort. If you are interested in serving on an award selection committee next year, please contact Jessica Sleight at membership@rrca.org. Each award winner will be honored during the awards ceremony at the 2008 RRCA 50th Birthday Bash which will be held on May 3, 2008 in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary RRCA National Convention. We hope you can attend the full convention, but if your schedule does not permit, tickets for the birthday bash may be purchased online at www.RRCAConvention.org.
Nominations for the 2008 National Grassroots Running Awards are accepted on an ongoing basis. You can find the nomination form on our website at www.RRCA.org/ services/awards. The RRCA is encouraging our members to participate in the President’s Challenge which is conducted by the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. RRCA members can join the challenge as a group. For more information visit the RRCA News for details on the President’s Challenge. Let’s see what club is the fittest! If you have not already started, be sure to plan your 2008 Run@Work Day event now! Run@Work Day will be September 19, 2008. Happy Running, Jean Knaack ExecDir@RRCA.org Photo Credit: ASI staff photo
WHAT I LEARNED AT THE RRCA CONVENTION AND WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND, TOO (CONCLUDED)
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The RRCA has provided me a number of reference materials that I can share with members in my state. The materials include the RRCA Handbook: A Guide to Club and Race Administration, Children’s Running, A Guide for Teachers and Coaches, and Race Etiquette for Runners and Rules of the Road. Through the RRCA we have access to a huge network to tap into for sharing ideas on topics such as scholarship programs and local workshops implemented by other clubs. The RRCA insurance broker, Terry Diller, facilitated a question and answer session on the insurance coverage provided by the RRCA. Insurance is considered one of the largest benefits the RRCA provides to participating clubs. If anyone has a question about insurance coverage or managing risk, they definitely need to attend this session at the Convention. Free of charge, we can post our races on the RRCA web-site and free of charge use the Active.com Volunteer Module. For more info visit www.rrca.org/services/online/ I learned the RRCA is in excellent financial condition. This is only a recent phenomenon. A few years ago the organization was in financial distress. Much of this was attributed to publishing and distributing their hard copy newsletter FOOTNOTES. It was estimated the organization lost a total of $1million in the distribution of the newsletter over the years of publication. Hard copy vs. an electronic copy was still a big debate at the Convention. In our club, an electronic copy of “Striding Along” is an option members can chose over a hard copy. When I joined my club in 2005, only 3 members opted for an electronic version. As of now, over half our members opt for the soft copy. On Friday afternoon, the host club organized a historical / sight-seeing run of the city. It was like taking a trolley tour, but with no trolley. Watching the expressions of the on-lookers while 30-40 runners ran down busy sidewalks was priceless.
Attending the RRCA Convention was a great learning and networking opportunity, and I look forward to the 50th Anniversary RRCA Convention in Cincinnati, OH in May. INSIDE TRACK
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ELECTRONIC RACE TIMING: A TIMELINE & CHECKLIST FOR EVENT DIRECTORS (CONCLUDED) EQUIPMENT LIST Race day registration/tag distribution:
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Timing tags Zip ties Boxed race packets with bib numbers Alpha/numerical sign for race packets pick-up
Timing Equipment and finish line:
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Chip readers Antennas External batteries/generators Reader cables for connecting with external battery/generator Time machines or stopwatches, pens, and clipboards for manual backup timing Cones for channeling participants on timing mats Caution tape for securing the area where timing equipment is located
Tags removal at finish line
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Scissors/envelope openers for chip removal Buckets for chip collection
Results scoring
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Scoring laptop Printer with USB cable for connecting with printer Printer paper Cross-over network cable for connecting with the reader for collecting data (when using the IPICO Sports Lite Reader a USB Flash Drive can be used) External power source for laptop and printer Scotch tape for posting results
STAFF/VOLUNTEERS & ROLES Scoring manager
Race day registrations entry on scoring laptop, timing equipment test, data download, results scoring
Scoring assistant
Results posting, results questions collection
Finish/start line manager
Timing equipment set up and finish/start line staff coordination
Finish/start line assistant
Assist in timing equipment set up
Remote timing technician
Timing equipment set-up, data download, data transmission from remote split locations
Manual backup operator
Records times manually with a stopwatch
Chip collection operator
Chip removal and collection
Packet/tags pick-up operator
Race packet distribution
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ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA 1501 Lee Hwy, Ste 140 Arlington, VA 22209 703-525-3890 www.RRCA.org Founded in 1958
RRCA PROMOTES 50 STATE CHAMP CHALLENGE FOR 2008 Since 1958, the RRCA has awarded championship status to member clubs and events that produce top quality road races. To encourage RRCA Championships in all 50 states in 2008, we will again have the 50 State Champ Challenge. The goal of the Challenge is to have an RRCA State Championship event in every state in 2008. To support this effort, each RRCA State Representative and their Regional Director will work with events in each state. The State Reps will select at least one race to be part of the 50 State Champ Challenge. The RRCA will provide plaques for the female and male open, master, and grand master winners for each 50 State Champ Challenge event along with Championship race fliers. Your RRCA State Rep can loan you an RRCA State Championship banner to help promote participation in the RRCA Championship program. RRCA Championship events, including 50 State Champ Challenge events over 10k in distance with 400 or more participants are eligible to receive Gatorade Endurance. For more information about the 50 State Champ Challenge or the RRCA Championship events, contact your State Rep or Regional Director.
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