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
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 06:00 am to 11:00 pm (Eastern Time (US & Canada))
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06:30 am - 08:00 am - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Greeter-Swim Venue: Greet athletes, families, & spectators arriving for competition. Provide 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

    Mikaela Catuncan

    x 1

    Jessica Osbourne

    x 1

07:30 am - 12:30 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Swim Competition Assistance: Assist swim competition officials in various roles which may include manual hand timing during competition, running paperwork between clerks and timing crew, assist clerks in staging area, pass out water and snacks.
    Spots Full

    Airia Drummond

    x 1

    Jenni Deppe

    x 1

    Bharath Yalavarthi

    x 1

    Katherine Hagist

    x 1

    Katherine Thorpe

    x 1
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02:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Greeter-Swim Venue: Greet athletes, families, & spectators arriving for competition. Provide 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

    Samantha Lumley

    x 1

    Shelley Deemter

    x 1

    Courtney Kingma

    x 1

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

  • Swim Competition Assistance: Assist swim competition officials in various roles which may include manual hand timing during competition, running paperwork between clerks and timing crew, assist clerks in staging area, pass out water and snacks.
    11 spots available

    Zoe Norman

    x 1

    Kelli Jo Peltier

    x 1

    Courtney Miner

    x 1

    Julie Cullen

    x 1

    James Loser

    x 1
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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. Assist with initial break down / consolidation of the registration room.
    Spots Full

    Michael Mignano

    x 1

    Michelle Martin

    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. Assist with initial break down / consolidation of the registration room.
    Spots Full

    Brenda Bultema

    x 1
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07:30 am - 01:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • General Volunteers: Assist athlete at the shooting position and with loading.
    1 spot available

    Christian Leese

    x 1

    Sydney Schauer

    x 1
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09:30 am - 12:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Archery Practice General Assistant *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*: Assist athletes and coaches during the practice session; help score, retrieve arrows etc. Number of athletes shooting at one time will vary throughout practice session.
    Spots Full

    Anthony Hill

    x 1

    Chris Arroyo

    x 1

    Kevin Stoner

    x 1

    Gordon Hartford

    x 1

    Brian Koster

    x 1
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01:00 pm - 04:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Archery Practice General Assistant *YMCA Screening Check will be performed*: Assist athletes and coaches during the practice session; help score, retrieve arrows etc. Number of athletes shooting at one time will vary throughout practice session.
    1 spot available

    Evelina Van Haren

    x 1

    Robbie Bennett

    x 1

    Douglas Henry

    x 1

    Nick Smith

    x 1
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10:30 am - 01:30 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Lunch Supervisor: Set up tents and tables, food line and ensure tables and chairs are organized. Hand out pre-ordered box lunches -- includes verifying their purchase via a list or by accepting lunch tickets. At the end of the lunch time frame, please do any light clean up as needed and return un-claimed lunches to our central gathering spot.
    Spots Full

    Ericka Washington

    x 1
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11:00 am - 01:30 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Lunch Supervisor: Set up tents and tables, food line and ensure tables and chairs are organized. Hand out pre-ordered box lunches -- includes verifying their purchase via a list or by accepting lunch tickets. At the end of the lunch time frame, please do any light clean up as needed and return un-claimed lunches to our central gathering spot.
    Spots Full

    Melissa Luyk

    x 1

    Julie Teeple

    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?