Volunteer

Upon arrival for your shift, please report to Volunteer Headquarters to check-in and get a volunteer shirt. 

• Enter the main rink where the event is taking place 

• Take the stairs up to the left 

• Volunteer Headquarters is all the way to the south end above spectator seating 

Morning Shift

Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Location: RecPlex, 6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (Open Parking)
Arrival Time: 8:30 AM 

Morning weigh-in for lifters will go from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Volunteers can plan to be wrapped up around 11:30 AM. Lunch will be provided on-site for all volunteers following the weigh-ins.

Afternoon/Evening Shift

Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Location: RecPlex, 6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (Open Parking)
Arrival Time: 3:30 PM 

Weigh-in for lifters will go from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Volunteers can plan to be wrapped up around 6:30 PM.

Roles

Check-in: Confirm identity and registration information of athletes as they arrive for their mandatory weigh-in.

Weigh-in: Assist athletes as they physically weigh-in for the event, and record information in our athlete management software.

Rack Heights: Assist athletes with finding the appropriate rack height needed for their bench attempts.

Swag Distribution/Final Check Out: Confirm accuracy and completion of all needed information for each athlete. Distribute athlete swag items.

Greeter: Be a friendly face for athletes as they arrive for their weigh-in.