2005 Tournament News
25TH ANNIVERSARY BANK OF AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIP STILL HAS SOME SPOTS LEFT FOR VOLUNTEERS
April 7, 2005CONCORD, Mass - The twenty-fifth anniversary Bank of
America Championship, which takes place at Nashawtuc Country Club in
Concord June 20-26, still has positions open on volunteer committees,
especially on the scoring command, standard bearer (great for kids over
13), merchandise and pro-am committees.
About 1,500 volunteers, who have an unparalleled opportunity to “get
inside the game” with top professional golfers, help staff the
tournament each year. These volunteers are champions for charitable
giving, according to tournament director Tracy West. With their help,
the tournament has donated nearly $3.8 million to local charities over
its 24-year history.
The Bank of America Championship is the only place in New England where golf fans can enjoy PGA TOUR Champions Tour golf with its highly competitive spirit and fan friendly environment. Tournament spectators also can expect a variety of twenty-fifth anniversary events, a full slate of tournament week activities, like pro/fan clinics, and interactive fan favorites like the gallery in the fairway, which takes place during championship play.
Early player commitments include defending champion Craig Stadler and other top Champions Tour players like Tom Kite, Bruce Fleisher, Larry Nelson, Jim Thorpe, Bob Gilder and Don Pooley and local favorites Dana Quigley and Allen Doyle, who won the 2003 Bank of America Championship.
No special experience is necessary to be a Bank of America Championship volunteer, only a love of golf. In addition to an unparalleled opportunity to get inside the game, Volunteers receive a golf shirt and outerwear clothing or second shirt, baseball cap, visor, bucket hat or straw hat, volunteer parking pass, volunteer badge good for admission throughout tournament week, lunch vouchers on work days, volunteer party and five extra good-any-one-day tickets.
The total retail value of this package is more than $330, but the cost to a volunteer is $60. This volunteer fee not only helps defray the costs of the uniforms, but also represents a major contribution to tournament charities.
Golf fans can fill out a volunteer application, get up-to-date information about the twenty-fifth anniversary Bank of America Championship and buy tickets online by visiting www.bankofamericachampionship.com.
Volunteer positions are open on the following committees:
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Carts |
Assigning, upkeep & management of over 150 carts tournament week |
AM & PM shifts each day tournament week |
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Corporate Partner Services |
Hospitality and concierge for corporate tent and skybox sponsors. Specify Hospitality Pavilion or Corporate Tents |
AM & PM shifts Tuesday- Sunday tournament week |
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Fairway Laser Operator |
Be a part of the Shot Link scoring system! Measure players’ shots using a laser at the edge of the fairway. Training provided. |
Training days Wednesday/Thursday Tournament week. Fri, Sat, Sun rounds are one shift. |
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Greenside Laser Operator |
Be a part of the Shot Link Scoring System! Operate a survey-grade laser at the edge of the green to measure players approach shots and putts. Training provided. |
Training days Wednesday/Thursday Tournament week. Fri, Sat, Sun rounds are one shift. |
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Leaderboards |
Posting individual hole scores on a manual leaderboard. |
One shift Mon 6/20; AM & PM shifts tournament week Wed - Sun |
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Marshals |
Security on holes, crowd control, noise control, etc. Must choose one hole only to complete all volunteer shifts. |
AM, PM shifts on Wed & Thurs Pro-Am Days; Fri, Sat, Sun rounds are one shift |
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Merchandise |
Sell the hottest new golf wear, plus all the fun souvenirs. Manage sales at the tournament's merchandise tents tournament week. |
AM, PM shifts on Monday - Sun tournament week, shifts prior to tournament |
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Practice Facilities |
Marshal amateur driving range, putting green, and 18th scoring areas. Assist with special events. |
AM, PM Shifts Mon - Sun tournament week |
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Pro-Am |
Assemble gift packages prior to tournament. Gift distribution & registration for amateurs competing in Pro-Am. Shuttling amateurs to practice areas. |
One shift Mon 6/20; One shift Tues AM (off site); AM & PM shifts Wed & Thurs; shifts prior to tournament |
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Scoring Command Runners |
Manage scores from walking scorers and relay to manual & electronic leaderboards. |
One shift Mon 6/20; AM & PM shifts tournament week Wed - Sun |
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Special Event/Marketing Services |
Assist with Champions Tour fan features and special spectator events & contests. |
AM & PM shifts Tuesday - Sunday tournament week |
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Spectator Services |
Make thousands of new friends in one weekend! Assist with admission gates, information booths, elderly and physically challenged shuttles. |
AM & PM shifts Monday - Sunday tournament week |
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Standard Bearers |
Carry group identification signs for 18 holes. Great for kids 14 and over |
One shift Mon 6/20, AM, PM shifts on Wed & Thurs Pro-Am Days; Fri, Sat, Sun rounds are one shift |
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Communications |
Facilitate on-course radio communications for the tournament staff and officials. |
AM & PM shifts Monday - Sunday tournament week |
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Tournament Office |
Special projects prior to tournament and staffing office tournament week. |
AM, PM shifts 6/13 - 7/1, shifts prior to tournament |
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Transportation |
Airport pick-up and drop-off of players and Tour officials and transportation services as needed week of event. Positions include greeters and drivers. Driving to Logan is not required. |
AM & PM shifts 6/16 - 7/1; shifts prior to tournament |
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Uniforms |
Assist in preparing uniforms for distribution. Distribution of volunteer uniforms at training sessions and tournament week. |
Shifts during volunteer training prior to tournament |
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Volunteer Tent |
Assist with volunteer hospitality and information. |
AM shift Monday & Tuesday AM & PM Shifts Wednesday - Sunday tournament week |
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Walking Marshal |
Crowd control following the major player groups, assisting players through crowds. |
Shifts Wednesday - Sunday tournament week. |
