Regional Spring Games 2023

Friday, April 21st from 9:00am to Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 6:00pm
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About

The East Regional Spring Games will be held on Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at various locations in Baytown, TX.

Day of Coordinator: Donald Sanford, dsanford@sotx.org

Volunteer Questions: Mary Buford, mbuford@sotx.org

AGE ELIGIBILITY FOR VOLUNTEERS
15 years and older can volunteer by themselves.
8-14 year olds must be accompanied by parent, guardian, or chaperone. If in a group, then there must be a 4:1 ratio of children/teens to adults.
7 years and younger are not given volunteer assignments but are welcomed and encouraged to be cheerleaders as long as they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone.

APPAREL Wear weather-appropriate athletic clothing and non-marking shoes. If you have one, wear a shirt that represents your organization. Most of our events are outdoors so we would encourage you to bring sunscreen, bug spray, bottled water (we will have re-fill stations), snacks, a hat, and anything else that will make your time more comfortable.


NO ANIMALS Special Olympics has a no animal policy. Other than service animals, no animals are allowed at this event. Please do not bring any animals or pets with you. Most of our events are outdoors so we would encourage you to bring sunscreen, bug spray, bottled water (we will have re-fill stations), snacks, a hat, and anything else that will make your time more comfortable.

NOTE: Need a confirmation for the hours you volunteered? Be sure to let the Volunteer Coordinator at the time of check-in and then stop by the Volunteer Registration table before you leave to pick up your verification form.

Positions
0 Remaining
Registration
Opens Mar 1, 2023 12:00am
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Sustainable Development Goals

Shifts (31)

1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Cycling: Set-Up (9:00-12:00 PM)9:00am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77521

Assist SOTX Staff with unloading and setting up equipment. Position may require bending, kneeling, and/or lifting objects greater than 10 lbs.

30/30Over
Cycling (10:00-2:00 PM)10:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77521

Duties will be assigned upon arrival. 

17/30Over
Soccer: Set Up (3:30- 5:30 PM)3:30pm (CT)5:30pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77521

Assist SOTX Staff with unloading and setting up equipment. Position may require bending, kneeling, and/or lifting objects greater than 10 lbs.

19/20Over

1 - 28 of 28 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Tennis: Set-Up (7:30- 9:00 AM)7:30am (CT)9:00am (CT)
Dwight Lohkamp Tennis Facility
Baytown, TX 77520

Assist with unloading and setting up equipment. Position may require bending, kneeling, and/or lifting objects greater than 10 lbs.

10/10Over
Track & Field: Set-Up (7:30- 9:00 AM)7:30am (CT)9:00am (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77520

Assist SOTX Staff with unloading and setting up equipment. Position may require bending, kneeling, and/or lifting objects greater than 10 lbs.

13/13Over
Soccer: Classifications (7:45- 9:15 AM)7:45am (CT)9:15am (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77520

Duties will be assigned upon arrival. 

16/16Over
Opening Ceremonies (8:30- 10:30 AM)8:30am (CT)10:30am (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77520

Escort teams through the Opening Ceremonies Parade. Cheer for the athletes and psych them up for a day of competition!

10/10Over
Main Volunteer Check-In (9:00- 1:30 PM)9:00am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77520
Assist by checking in the volunteers for the day, direct individuals to their stations, prepare verification forms for those who need confirmation of hours, hand out shirts to volunteers, and provide support to SOTX staff as needed. This check in station will be the main check in station for all...5/5Over
Photographer AM (9:00- 1:00 PM)9:00am (CT)1:00pm (CT)
Various Locations
Take high-quality photos of the competition, athletes, sponsors, and volunteers. Must be able to provide your own equipment and share the images after the event. Registration code is required to register. Please contact Donald Sanford (dsanford@sotx.org) with your qualifications and type of equipment you use in order to receive the registration...1/2Over
Tennis: Volunteer Check-In (9:00- 1:30 PM)9:00am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
Dwight Lohkamp Tennis Facility
Baytown, TX 77520

Assist Volunteer Manager with checking in the volunteers for the day, direct individuals to their stations, prepare verification forms for those who need confirmation of hours and provide support to SOTX staff as needed.

2/2Over
Soccer: Awards AM (9:30- 1:30 PM)9:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77520

Volunteers will be responsible for organizing the medals and arranging them for presentation as well as staging the athletes (getting everyone positioned accordingly), escorting, and presenting the awards.

10/10Over
Soccer: General Volunteer AM (9:30- 1:30 PM)9:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77521

Duties will be assigned upon arrival. Duties may include scorekeeper, shagger, line monitor, etc.

25/25Over
Soccer: Skills AM (9:30- 12:00 PM)9:30am (CT)12:00pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77521

Duties will be assigned upon arrival. Duties may include scorekeeper, shagger, line monitor, etc.

22/22Over
Tennis Match Play AM9:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
Dwight Lohkamp Tennis Facility
Baytown, TX 77520
Various Locations
Duties will be assigned upon arrival but may include the following responsibilities: Retrieve and supply balls for the athletes; Either single bounce or hand the ball to the athlete if they can't catch it; ; After the point is finished, collect all balls before the next point starts; Scorekeeping (knowledge...26/30Over
Tennis Match Play AM (9:30- 1:30 PM)9:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
Dwight Lohkamp Tennis Facility
Baytown, TX 77520
Duties will be assigned upon arrival but may include the following responsibilities: Retrieve and supply balls for the athletes; Either single bounce or hand the ball to the athlete if they can't catch it; ; After the point is finished, collect all balls before the next point starts; Scorekeeping (knowledge...17/50Over
Tennis Skills AM (9:30- 1:30 PM)9:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
Dwight Lohkamp Tennis Facility
Baytown, TX 77520
Duties will be assigned arrival and may include the following: Escort athletes to court along with new balls and scorecard; collect old scorecard and balls from officials and return them to the tournament desk; Scorekeeping (knowledge of tennis scoring is a plus); Underhand toss to the athlete's racquet (your job...37/37Over
Tennis: Awards AM (9:30- 1:30 PM)9:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
Dwight Lohkamp Tennis Facility
Baytown, TX 77520

Volunteers will be responsible for organizing the medals and arranging them for presentation as well as staging the athletes (getting everyone positioned accordingly), escorting, and presenting the awards.

10/10Over
Track & Field AM (9:30- 1:30 PM)9:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77520

Duties will be assigned upon arrival and may include assisting with standing long jump, running long jump, shot-put, mini-jav, and softball throw as well as staging for track and escorting.

65/65Over
Track & Field: Awards AM (9:30- 1:30 PM)9:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77520

Volunteers will be responsible for organizing the medals and arranging them for presentation as well as staging the athletes (getting everyone positioned accordingly), escorting, and presenting the awards.

16/16Over
Lunch Crew: Staff/ Athletes/ Healthy Athletes (10:00- 2:00 PM)10:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)
TBD

Help prepare and hand out lunches for the staff, athletes, and Healthy Athlete volunteers

20/20Over
Lunch Crew: Volunteers (10:00- 2:00 PM)10:00am (CT)2:00pm (CT)
TBD

Help prepare and hand out lunches for the volunteers

10/10Over
Athlete Village AM (10:30- 1:30 PM)10:30am (CT)1:30pm (CT)
TBD

Engage with the athletes and encourage them to play with the inflatable games with you! Monitor the infatables to ensure all equipment is working properly and is not be abused.

23/23Over
Athlete Village PM (1:00- 4:00 PM)1:00pm (CT)4:00pm (CT)
TBD

Engage with the athletes and encourage them to play with the inflatable games with you! Monitor the infatables to ensure all equipment is working properly and is not be abused.

22/22Over
Photographer PM (1:00- 5:00 PM)1:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)
Various Locations
Take high-quality photos of the competition, athletes, sponsors, and volunteers. Must be able to provide your own equipment and share the images after the event. Registration code is required to register. Please contact Donald Sanford (dsanford@sotx.org) with your qualifications and type of equipment you use in order to receive the registration...1/2Over
Soccer: Awards PM (1:00- 5:00 PM)1:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77520

Volunteers will be responsible for organizing the medals and arranging them for presentation as well as staging the athletes (getting everyone positioned accordingly), escorting, and presenting the awards.

11/11Over
Soccer: General Volunteer PM (1:00- 5:00 PM)1:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77521

Duties will be assigned upon arrival. Duties may include scorekeeper, shagger, line monitor, etc.

25/25Over
Tennis Match Play PM (1:00- 5:00 PM)1:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)
Dwight Lohkamp Tennis Facility
Baytown, TX 77520
Duties will be assigned upon arrival but may include the following responsibilities:Retrieve and supply balls for the athletes; Either single bounce or hand the ball to the athlete if they can't catch it; ; After the point is finished, collect all balls before the next point starts; Scorekeeping (knowledge of...19/80Over
Tennis: Awards PM (1:00- 5:00 PM)1:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)
Dwight Lohkamp Tennis Facility
Baytown, TX 77520

Volunteers will be responsible for organizing the medals and arranging them for presentation as well as staging the athletes (getting everyone positioned accordingly), escorting, and presenting the awards.

7/10Over
Track & Field PM (1:00- 5:00 PM)1:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77520

Duties will be assigned upon arrival and may include assisting with standing long jump, running long jump, shot-put, mini-jav, and softball throw as well as staging for track and escorting.

65/65Over
Track & Field: Awards PM (1:00- 5:00 PM)1:00pm (CT)5:00pm (CT)
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 77520

Volunteers will be responsible for organizing the medals and arranging them for presentation as well as staging the athletes (getting everyone positioned accordingly), escorting, and presenting the awards.

10/10Over
Tennis: Clean Up (4:30- 6:00 PM)4:30pm (CT)6:00pm (CT)
Dwight Lohkamp Tennis Facility
Baytown, TX 77520

Assist by taking down and loading equipment into vehicles. Position may require bending, kneeling, and/or lifting objects greater than 10 lbs.

15/20Over