Many volunteers are needed to make our 2010 season a success!

All volunteer roles (other than Course Setter) are open to beginners and those with limited orienteering experience. Email the This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact RMOC President Bob Ellis ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 303-258-3156) if you'd like to fill one of the roles described below.

You are welcome to volunteer at a single event or at multiple meets. All contributions are welcome and appreciated. Volunteering is a great way to get to know other RMOC members. And, you'll still be able to run a course.

• Meet Director: The Meet Director is a general "project manager" whose role is to ensure that volunteers are available for all required positions on the day of the meet. Also, ensure that all required meet equipment is available at the meet. Depending on the meet venue, you may need to coordinate with RMOC Vice President Doug Berling to ensure that any necessary permits have been secured.

• Course Setter: The Course Setter's job is to plan and set all of the courses for each meet, adhering to USOF course guidelines. Also, print maps. The Course Setter role takes some specific skills. Therefore, we offer a Course Setting Workshop ecah year. And, the more experienced course setters in the club are available to serve as course consultants and course vetters.

• Beginner Instructor: Provide basic map and compass instruction to beginners. Explain map symbols and orienteering rules.

• Registration Table: Collect entry fees, ensure participants fill out the required registration form and waiver correctly, and track rented E-Punch finger sticks.

• Start / Finish Timing: Ensure a smooth flow of participants by assigning appropriately staggered start times for each course. Accurately record finish times and/or direct runners to the E-Punch download station when they finish their course.

• Control Pick-up: After the courses close, retrieve control flags and SI units as assigned by the Meet Director or Course Setter. This is a great way to practice your orienteering skills.

• Course Vetter: Prior to the meet, double-check and confirm the Course Setter's placement of controls. This task usually takes place the day before or the morning of a meet, although sometimes the Course Setter will hang survey tape at the control locations as much as a week in advance. So, this is a great way to enjoy the course(s) even if you can't attend the actual meet.

We also need volunteers to spearhead several adminstrative projects for the club.  Click the link at left for "Meetings & Projects" » "Special Projects" for more information.