Start control opening: Start Control Volunteers should arrive at the start venue ready to go at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the brevet. 

Start control documents: The RBA or VC will supply a pdf of the full roster the day before the event that volunteers can print out.

Start control set up: For start controls run during hours of darkness, the start control volunteer should bring a portable lantern or other light source. For start controls where rain is likely, the club has pop-up canopies. (NB: some start control venues, such as the Visitor Plaza at the Golden Gate Bridge, do not allow this equipment so similar but alternate set-up practices will be used.) Registered riders will have signed and submitted an electronic waiver at least 48 hours before the event so all the start control volunteer needs to do is check off the riders on the roster, and possibly initial a brevet card if the rider is using that as proof of passage.

Volunteer assignments for Start Controls: For brevets with rider rosters over 50 riders there may be 2 start control volunteers. If two volunteers are needed they might want to split the alphabet of registered riders to check them in, or each use a full roster and combine the checkins once the riders have left.

Pre-ride meeting for riders: The RBA or the VC for the event will hold a pre-ride meeting at 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the brevet. Route details are the primary purpose of the pre-ride meeting, plus the RBA or VC may re-emphasize information included in the Info Docs emailed to registered riders in the week before the brevet is held.

Confirming the actual rider roster:  As the riders depart, the Start Control volunteer(s) will take a photo of each page of the sign in sheet and text that to the Day Of Ride Contact (DORC) at (415) 562-5564. The DORC should report any last minute updates of DNS riders or especially any Rider that has reported they will be late to the start. If a rider has called the DORC to report they are running late to check-in, start control volunteers should wait to check those riders in (no longer than 1 hour after the ride start). NB: Start control volunteers should be sure to inform the DORC of any riders *added* to the roster at the start control (Riders can only be added to the roster if they are verified as both RUSA and SFR members *and* if there is a signed waiver Consult with RBA if any questions about any of these.) If no riders have called by 10 minutes after the scheduled start time to indicate they are running late, then the start control may be closed with the list of DNS riders reported to the DORC.

Volunteer Conduct during Check In: As a volunteer you are representing the San Francisco Randonneurs, so please represent the club in a pleasant and professional manner.  Problems arising during check-in can be handled by the RBA or VC.


Thank you again for Volunteering! The San Francisco Randonneurs can only host brevets because of you.