Volunteer

Below is a tentative schedule and is subject to change based on the flow of lifting:

9:20 AM Morning volunteers, please report to Volunteer Headquarters to check-in, get a volunteer shirt and grab a snack or drink.

9:30 AM Morning volunteers report to platform for orientation/set-up. 

10:00 AM Bench begins

12:00 PM Bench ends (tentatively) - All platform volunteers help remove racks from stage and prep stage for deadlift - then grab lunch in Volunteer Headquarters. 

12:25 PM All platform volunteers report to stage for deadlift

12:30 PM Deadlift begins (tentatively)

2:30 PM Deadlift ends (tentatively) - all platform volunteers clear equipment from stage and warm-up area and load up as directed.

Roles

Judge: Ensures that each lift meets competition standards by evaluating depth, form, and execution according to the rulebook. Judges signal whether a lift is successful or not.

Spot/Load: Maintains athlete safety by quickly and efficiently loading the correct weights on the bar and spotting lifters to prevent injury in case of a failed attempt.

Scorer: Records and tracks each lifter’s attempts, successful lifts, and overall standings to ensure accurate competition results.

Stage Expediter: Manages the flow of lifters onto the platform, ensuring they are ready and in position for their attempts in a timely manner.

Floor Expediter: Coordinates lifters in the staging area, keeping them informed of their queue order and directing them toward the platform when needed.

Warm-up Expediter: Oversees the warm-up area, ensuring lifters stay on schedule, have access to appropriate equipment, and are prepared before heading to the competition floor.

If this is your first meet volunteering on the platform, please be sure to review our Women’s Barbell Classic Rulebook and familiarize yourself with judging and scoring protocols. Our Platform Procedures are another good resource to review prior to your arrival.