IMKY Volunteer Shortage

I am sure it is a huge task to get enough volunteers for every IM race but I don't remember getting a plea like this last year from the organizers. It has been mentioned on here before how busy Louisville is going to be next weekend with the World Fair, UK vs U of L, Ironman, Mayor's Hike and Bike, oh yeah and it is a holiday weekend.

Here is the email I received. If you know anyone in Louisville or family members that want to kill sometime then this might be a way to see you in transition, on the course, etc. For people traveling with a crew from out of town then early registration might be a good way for you to relax while having your jockstrap folks helping with the race.




As you know, the Ford Ironman Louisville is upon us. Next week, we will be
hosting over 2,000 athletes who will compete in the Ironman event.
I think all of us who are helping hope to make this event a success for each
and every athletes who begins the race on Aug. 31st. But we have a problem.
Right now, there are still HUNDREDS of volunteer spots that remain unfilled.

For this event to be successful, we MUST have the proper amount of
volunteers in place at every job. Otherwise, it can potentially become very
dangerous, very quickly. We must step up and properly serve these athletes.

This email is to make you aware of volunteer shifts that need some help.

Here are some of the bigger needs:
• Athlete Check-In on Thursday and Friday at the Galt House (both shifts on
both days need help)
• Morning Clothes Bag Collection on Sunday morning at Tumbleweed
(4:30am-9:30am)
• Morning Clothes Bag Retrieval on Sunday on Sunday at the Convention
Center (both shifts need LOTS of help)
• Course Marshals on Sunday out on the Bike and Run Course
• Men's and Women's Changing Tents on Sunday at the Great Lawn (3p-
6:30p shift)
• Bike Catcher on Sunday at the Great Lawn (11:30a - 3p)
• IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK AT A WATER STOP ON THE RUN COURSE,
CONTACT ME DIRECTLY.

And if you are a part of a group, or know of a group, that would like to
volunteer, please contact me asap.
There are donations available for non-profit 501(c)(3) groups that volunteer.

Here's how to sign up to volunteer (again):
1. Go to this link:
http://www.doitsports.com/volunteer2/jobs-by-date.tcl?event_id=1554...
2. Check the box/boxes next to the shift(s) you would like to add.
3. Click "signup".
4. Fill out the form, agree to the waiver, and that's it!!!

THANK YOU!!! Now let's pull together and make this event the best it can be.

David Buckner
Director of Volunteers
Ford Ironman Louisville
502.693.3231 (cell)
[email protected]