Dixie Flyers MTB is a Volunteer-Run Organization.
We depend on parents and volunteers to help keep the team running smoothly and ensure that everyone has a great experience! Please consider being involved with the team. We all know that “many hands make light work” and we have a lot of fun!
How Can I Help?
There is a lot that needs to be done on Race Day! Please consider how you can help through volunteering with the Team and with the League.
Volunteer Opportunities with the Team
Click each position listed below to learn more about what tasks are involved, how much volunteer time is expected for that position, and any certifications that might be needed to volunteer for our team.
Please Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Kristin Anderson, for more information!
Booster Member
Assist Activity Coordinator and help to distribute yard signs, posters, and other promotional items throughout the season.
- Estimated Hours – Approx 6 hours per week
Ride Leaders
Want to ride your bike with the team? GREAT! We accept all levels of riders to help foster a love for biking for these kids. Ride trails, help teach, and have fun.
- Estimated Hours – Approx 6 hours per week
- Certifications Needed – minimum License Level 1 requirements set forth in Pit Zone
- Pit Zone fees may be reimbursed by the team (if needed), once you have ridden with the team a minimum of 10 times.
Race Day Pit Zone Coordinator
Organize set up and take down with parent volunteers.
Help riders and coaches in the pit zone throughout race day.
Communicate with coaches throughout the day.
Estimated Hours – 8 hours per race day.
Race Day Feed Zone Coordinator
Gather & Coordinate groups of Parent Volunteers to hand off water bottles on race day.
Clean and prepare water bottles for riders DURING race day.
Bring water bottles to Feed Zone station (water bottles and cooler are provided by team).
Pass off water bottles to riders who need it as they pass by.
- Estimated Hours – 1 to 2 hours per race day.
Race Day Food Coordinator – Shiloh Kirkland
Gather & Coordinate a team of parent volunteers to ensure riders and coaches have breakfast, lunch, drinks and plenty of snacks available throughout race day.
- Estimated Hours – 10 to 12 hours per season
Race Day Warm-Up & Staging Coordinator – Curtis Spragg
Ensure riders get to the start for their race and have call-up numbers.
When temperatures permit- use water sprayers and umbrellas or towels to keep riders cool as they wait to start their race.
- Estimated Hours – 6 hours per race day.
Race Roster – Melissa Spragg
Prepare an easy to read spreadsheet for each race with information that gives each rider’s race time and call up number.
- Estimated Hours – 10 hours per season
Photos & Videos
Take pictures and videos throughout the season at practice, races and other team events. Share them with us to post on our Social Media and to include in our end of season video!
- Estimated Hours – 10 to 12 hours per season
Volunteer Opportunities with the League
The NICA EXPECTATION is that EVERY parent/guardian will Volunteer for the NICA League at least ONCE per student per season.
Click here to Volunteer with the League on Race Day
