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EPCOR RiverFest - On water support signup sheet
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Float Marshall for 2.5 hour shifts (Devon) - canoer or kayaker who can float down with a batch of boats, monitor your group for any issues, radio for assistance when required.
Sun Aug 12: AM (10:30 am-3:30 pm)
Donna M.,
Shaun K.,
Wyatt S.,
Chandra M.,
Gordon P.,
FULL
Float Marshall for 2.5 hour shifts (Fort Saskatchewan) - canoer or kayaker who can float down with a batch of boats, monitor your group for any issues, radio for assistance when required.
Sun Aug 12: AM (8:30 am-3:30 pm)
Marg E.,
Dayle P.,
Terri P.,
Kelly B.,
Gabriela B.,
Wes S.,
dwayne k.,
FULL
Float Marshall (Edmonton) - Experienced paddler in their own kayak, Escort groups of 20 rafts, Provide verbal instructions and encouragement to paddlers during the 90 minute paddle from Terwillegar Park to Laurier Park
Sat Aug 11: AM (8:30am-1:30pm)
Show 8 names
Donna M.,
Tim S.,
Mike E.,
Donna M.,
Shaun K.,
Sherry H.,
Wyatt S.,
Stephanie J.,
FULL
Float Marshall (Edmonton) - Experienced paddler in their own kayak, Escort groups of 20 rafts, Provide verbal instructions and encouragement to paddlers during the 90 minute paddle from Terwillegar Park to Laurier Park
Sat Aug 11: PM (1:30pm-6:30pm)
Donna M.,
Shaun K.,
Gordon P.,
Paul B.,
Stephanie J.,
FULL
Put in Shoreline support (Fort Saskatchewan) - Ready boats at the shoreline, Hand out paddles for each boat, Guide paddlers on how to get into the raft and how to launch, Push them out
Sun Aug 12: AM (8:00 Am-1:30 pm)
Haylee S.,
Samantha W.,
FULL
PFD/ Life jacket fitting (Devon) - Verify names & ages on the waiver and file waiver, Fit jackets and ensure kids are properly fitted, All jackets must be properly fastened prior to leaving the station, Distribute wrist bands depending on ride, Send guests to the shore line safety briefing
Sun Aug 12: AM/PM (10am-3:00 pm)
4
4
PFD/ Life jacket fitting (Fort Saskatchewan) - Verify names & ages on the waiver and file waiver, Fit jackets and ensure kids are properly fitted, All jackets must be properly fastened prior to leaving the station, Distribute wrist bands depending on ride, Send guests to the shore line safety briefing
Sun Aug 12: AM (8:30:00 Am-1 pm)
Taylor M.,
Michelle M.,
FULL
Rowing Instructor (Devon): teach participants paddling basics & answer any questions,
Sun Aug 12: AM (10:00 Am-3 pm)
4
4
Rowing Instructor (Devon): teach participants paddling basics & answer any questions,
Sun Aug 12: PM (12:30 pm-3 pm)
Ken B.,
3
3
Rowing Instructor (Fort Saskatchewan): teach participants paddling basics & answer any questions,
Sun Aug 12: AM (8:30:00 Am-1 pm)
4
4
Rope throwers (Devon) - Stationed just after take out position to ensure people do not float by
Sun Aug 12: AM (11:00 Am-4 pm)
2
2
Rope throwers (Fort Saskatchewan) - Stationed just after take out position to ensure people do not float by
Sun Aug 12: AM (10:30 Am-3 pm)
2
2
Safety Lead (Devon) - oversee safety at put in location. After the participants receive their wrist bands and PFDs, provide a safety orientation on what to do in various situations on the water, provide information about the route and any places to be cautious of and direct them to pick up paddles and boat
Sun Aug 12: AM (10:00 am-3 pm)
Valerie T.,
FULL
Safety Lead (Fort Saskatchewan) - oversee safety at put in location. After the participants receive their wrist bands and PFDs, provide a safety orientation on what to do in various situations on the water, provide information about the route and any places to be cautious of and direct them to pick up paddles and boat
Sun Aug 12: AM (8:30 am-3 pm)
1
1
Waders (Devon) - wear hip weights and wade into the water to assist in steering rafters / ensuring folks don't overshoot the take out
Sun Aug 12: AM (11:00 Am-4 pm)
2
2
Waders (Fort Saskatchewan) - assist in steering rafters / ensuring folks don't overshoot the take out
Sun Aug 12: AM (11:00 Am-3 pm)
Maddie C.,
Jen C.,
FULL
