West Michigan Sports Commission Events

The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United

Created by Sam Romero
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Welcome to The Hartford Nationals!

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE PROCEEDING!!!

Hi everyone!

We are looking for volunteers to help with events during The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United in conjunction with the West Michigan Sports Commission and Mary Free Bed Wheelchair & Adaptive Sports. All events will take place in the month of July and all volunteers are required to read and acknowledge both a waiver and media release form from both Move United and the West Michigan Sports Commission. There will be a link located here (https://www.waiverfile.com/b/DisabledSportsUSAInc) and below with the Move United Waiver release located through an external link . The West Michigan Sports Commission one is below in writing and in PDF file below.

Before Signing Up, Please Know the Following:
  • All VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 16 YEARS OR OLDER AND NO PRIOR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
  • Volunteers will be provided a T-Shirt and snacks/beverages
  • Confirmed Volunteers will receive reminders through email prior to the event with more details 
  • It is recommended that volunteers bring sunscreen, a water bottle, a hat, and closed toe-comfortable shoes as most sign-up spots will be taking place outside
  • If you are signing up for a volunteer opportunity at the YMCA there will be a Background Check performed  prior to the event
  • All waivers must be filled out and completed to volunteer for this event

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO GO THROUGH EACH DATE AS THERE ARE MANY POSSIBLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Thank you all for your help and we can't wait for Grand Rapids to host The Hartford Nationals this coming July!
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Dates and locations
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 06:00 am to 11:00 pm (Eastern Time (US & Canada))
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07:30 am - 11:00 am - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Registration Assistant: Greet athletes & families arriving for registration. Assist with the process to check-in athletes, provide them with event information and give them their credentials and swag bags.
    Spots Full

    Carol Springer

    x 1

    Kurt Schlau

    x 1

06:30 pm - 08:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Registration Assistant: Greet athletes & families arriving for registration. Assist with the process to check-in athletes, provide them with event information and give them their credentials and swag bags.
    Spots Full

    Jen Verhagen

    x 1

    Amanda Compton

    x 1

    Hayden Compton

    x 1
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06:30 am - 08:00 am - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Paratriathlon Competition Set Up: Assist event organizers with setting up signage, water stations, etc. for paratriathlon competition.
    2 spots available

    Tori Oosterbaan

    x 1

    Jay Benda

    x 1

07:00 am - 09:00 am - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Paratriathlon Swim Course Life Guard *CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS ONLY*: Certified lifeguards needed in the water to monitor youth & adults during open water swim.
    Spots Full

    Jessica Osbourne

    x 2

07:00 am - 11:30 am - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Paratriathlon Bike and Run Course Marshal: ** NOTE: must be a regular bike rider and bring a bike and helmet ** Monitor safety of athletes on the 3-6mi bike course. Direct athletes on course and ask members of the public to give way to athletes.
    4 spots available

    Tori Oosterbaan

    x 1

    Mike Guswiler

    x 1

    Kathy Benoit

    x 1

    Lyndzie Motcheck

    x 1

    Sara Miller

    x 1
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07:00 am - 11:30 am - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Paratriathlon Competition Assistance: May include swim assistance, timing, transition zone support, hydration station, run course marshal.
    10 spots available

    Bharath Yalavarthi

    x 1

    Carol Brubaker

    "I need to work in the shade - "

    x 1
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08:00 am - 11:30 am - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Swim Classification/Practice Greeter *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*: Greet athletes & families arriving for classification or practice. Provide them with venue information and directions on where to go. In the event of any incidents, assist with communication to event organizers and/or directing emergency personnel as needed.
    Spots Full

    Brianne Taylor

    x 1

01:00 pm - 05:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Swim Classification/Practice Greeter *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*: Greet athletes & families arriving for classification or practice. Provide them with venue information and directions on where to go. In the event of any incidents, assist with communication to event organizers and/or directing emergency personnel as needed.
    Spots Full

    Addison Deppe

    x 1
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08:00 am - 11:30 am - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Classification Greeter: Greet athletes & families arriving for classification. Provide them with venue information and directions on where to go. In the event of any incidents, assist with communication to event organizers and/or directing emergency personnel as needed.
    Spots Full

    LynnAnn Mowery

    "I did volunteer on 7/10/2025"

    x 1

12:45 pm - 04:30 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Classification Greeter: Greet athletes & families arriving for classification. Provide them with venue information and directions on where to go. In the event of any incidents, assist with communication to event organizers and/or directing emergency personnel as needed.
    Spots Full

    Nathan Coppinger

    x 1

    Madison Archer

    x 1
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08:30 am - 12:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Competition Volunteers: *TRAINING PROVIDED* Assist athlete at the shooting position and with loading.
    Spots Full

    Sandy Zarnosky

    "Must I sign up my husband also?"

    x 2

    Christian Leese

    x 1

01:00 pm - 05:30 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Competition Volunteers: *TRAINING PROVIDED* Assist athlete at the shooting position and with loading.
    2 spots available

    Christian Leese

    x 1
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01:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Table Assistant *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*: Alongside the competition Marshall and Move United staff, assist with running the table where athlete lifts are requested, attempts are changed, and record lifts are requested.
    Spots Full

    Steven Kessler

    x 1

    Jim Strunk

    x 1

01:30 pm - 08:30 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Warm Up Bench Coordinator *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*: Oversee the warm up bench area to ensure volunteers are supported and athletes are safe while warming up for competition.
    Spots Full

    Stephanie Forton

    x 1

02:00 pm - 06:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Bar and Weights Assistant *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*: Load weights onto bar and clean bench between athletes. MUST be comfortable with and capable of lifting heavy weights.
    Spots Full

    Austin Budai

    x 1

    Erin Maltbie

    x 1

    Robbie Bennett

    x 1

    Courtney Miner

    x 1

    Julie Cullen

    x 1
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02:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Bar and Weights Assistant *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*: Load weights onto bar and clean bench between athletes. MUST be comfortable with and capable of lifting heavy weights.
    Spots Full

    Sara Miller

    x 1

02:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Competition Bar Coordinator *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*: Serve as lead on one competition bench ensuring other volunteers assigned to the bench know their role(s) and the competition runs smoothly.
    1 spot available

    Molly McKinney

    x 1

03:30 pm - 08:30 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Assistant Technical Controller *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*: Communicate with competing athletes the order in which they will compete. Ensure athlete "on deck" is notified and ready to move to the bench when it is his/her turn.
    Spots Full

    Carol Brubaker

    "I need to work in the shade - "

    x 1

05:30 pm - 08:30 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Bar and Weights Assistant *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*: Load weights onto bar and clean bench between athletes. MUST be comfortable with and capable of lifting heavy weights.
    Spots Full

    Maya James

    x 1

    Amanda Palmer

    x 1

    Emily Palmer

    x 1

    Aaron Russo

    x 1

    Courtney Miner

    x 1
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06:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Assistant Technical Controller *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*: Communicate with competing athletes the order in which they will compete. Ensure athlete "on deck" is notified and ready to move to the bench when it is his/her turn.
    Spots Full

    Sharon Verheek

    x 1
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08:30 am - 12:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Time Keepers and Scorers: The sport of Boccia has persons who assist the referee in timing and scoring during the games. Training will be provided prior to the games. The scoresheet is kept by pencil and the scoreboard run through an iPad app.
    6 spots available

01:00 pm - 05:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Time Keepers and Scorers: The sport of Boccia has persons who assist the referee in timing and scoring during the games. Training will be provided prior to the games. The scoresheet is kept by pencil and the scoreboard run through an iPad app.
    6 spots available

05:00 pm - 07:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Court Pack Up: Under the guidance of Boccia staff, the volunteers will dismantle the court by removing the tape. Volunteers may also assist technicians in dismantling the electronic equipment, and packing up. Volunteers may be asked to load equipment into vehicles.
    Spots Full

    Abby Olson

    x 1

    Rebecca Haggerty

    x 1

    Zoe Norman

    x 1

    Abby Phillips

    x 1
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08:45 am - 12:15 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Event Set-up/Tear Down *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*:Volunteers must be able to lift 50lbs – 70lbs several times. Support with set-up and breakdown of clinic, support facilitator as needed. Clinic will run 10:00am – 11:30am.
    1 spot available

    Paul Wenderski

    x 1

    Anthony Erard

    x 2

    Bill Gathen

    x 1

    Jucoy Baatjes

    x 1

    Ian Santoyo

    x 1
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05:30 pm - 08:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Pickleball Clinic General Assistant: *YMCA Screening Check will be performed* Support clinic operations to ensure a seamless experience, including handling any setup or takedown requirements as needed.
    Spots Full

    Whitney Mckee

    x 1

    Josie Buckingham

    x 1

    Shayden Shaffer

    x 1

    Addison Deppe

    x 1
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05:30 pm - 08:15 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • General Assistant: *YMCA Screening Check will be performed* Support with set-up and breakdown of clinic, support facilitator as needed. Clinic will run 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
    Spots Full

    Courtenay Bancroft

    x 1

    Kaitlyn Kloha

    x 1
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WMSC and Move United Volunteer Waiver and Media Release, T-Shirt Sizes, and Dietary Restrictions

Acknowledgment of Understanding: By selecting the bubble below, I, the ADULT VOLUNTEER OR MINOR VOLUNTEER & PARENT/GUARDIAN, have read and understand this Agreement (Also located at the top of the page in PDF format). I understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including the right of both the participant and the parent or guardian to sue for damages in the event of death, injury or loss. I, the ADULT VOLUNTEER OR MINOR VOLUNTEER & PARENT/GUARDIAN, acknowledge that I am voluntarily signing this agreement, and intend my signature to be a complete release of all liability, including that due to inherent risks or the ordinary negligence by the Protected Parties, to the greatest extent allowed by law of the State of Michigan. Further, I, the Parent/Guardian, assert that I have explained the risks of the activity to my minor son or daughter and that he or she understands this Agreement. *
Are you filling this form out for a Minor Volunteer? *
If Yes, please provide the participant's information in the answer section below (First and Last Name, Date of Birth-MM/DD/YYYY, and how they are related to you). If No, please input N/A in these sections and proceed to Online signature. *
Please Provide an Online Signature, With Signee's Full Name, to Acknowledge This Waiver *
Please Provide Your Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) *
Date of Waiver Acknowledgement (MM/DD/YYYY) *
Please Copy/Paste this link to fill out both the Move United Waiver and Media Release, https://www.waiverfile.com/b/DisabledSportsUSAInc. Once completed, please provide the date in which these forms were completed (MM/DD/YYYY). *
Are you a part of a group signing up? *
What group are you signing up with (If not applicable please put N/A)? *
What is your T-Shirt Size? *
Do you have any questions for us?