Volunteers needed for 28th Annual Erg Sprints

28th MidAtlantic Erg Sprints Looking for Volunteers

Record turnout expected at world’s second largest indoor rowing competition,

which will be held on Saturday, February 2^nd at T.C. Williams High School

ALEXANDRIA, VA – In anticipation of another record turnout this year, organizers of the 28th Annual MidAtlantic Erg Sprints have put out a call for more volunteers to help things run smoothly once the competition -- which will be held on Feb. 2nd at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria -- gets underway.

“The 2012 Erg Sprints featured the largest turnout ever,” stated Jeff Byron, the Director of the MidAtlantic Erg Sprints.  “In all, we had 1,572 athletes from 56 high schools, 38 rowing clubs, 10 colleges, and 6 fitness clubs competing in the event.  This made the MidAtlantic Erg Sprints the second largest indoor rowing competition in the world.  It’s also one of the reasons why we are putting out a call for additional volunteers for this year’s event.”

Byron noted that the 2012 MidAtlantic Erg Sprints were staffed by 210 volunteers -- 160 adults and 50 students.   Given the large turnout expected, he added that he hopes to match or exceed that number this year.  “We would not be able to hold this event without the great work of our volunteers,” he said.  “They have helped turn the MidAtlantic Erg Sprints into one of the premier indoor rowing competitions in the world.  They are also part of what make it such a fun event.”

This year’s MidAtlantic Erg Sprints will take place on Saturday, February 2nd, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Gerry Bertier Gymnasium at T.C. Williams High School.  According to Byron, volunteers generally work 2-3 hour shifts, helping out in areas ranging from registering athletes to handing out awards.   This year’s shifts on Saturday, February 2nd, include: 7:00-10:00 am, 10:00am-1:00pm, 1:00-4:00pm, and 4:00-6:00pm.  

Individuals who wish to volunteer can do so at http://ergsprints.com/volunteer/contact.html.  For more information on the Erg Sprints, please visithttp://ergsprints.com/.

The MidAtlantic Erg Sprints were first held in Alexandria in January 1986.  The event is sponsored by the Alexandria Crew Boosters.