A
crucial part of the success of the NOSB relies on the
many volunteers that take time out of their schedules
every year to attend training sessions, assist with
coordination and act as officials on the day of the
event. This is a great opportunity to meet other people
interested in the marine sciences and support your
community high school students and teachers.
Volunteers
take on many tasks, but the majority of volunteers
are needed to serve as the competition's officials.
Each competition room has a team of 5 Officials . In
order to be effective as officials, all volunteers
are asked to attend at least one training session prior
to the day of competition. These training sessions
are hosted by the coordinator of that regional competition
and focus on familiarizing officials with the rules
and how the "game" is played.
Room
officials have specific roles. These roles include:
Rules
Judges: must know all the Rules, ensure quiet
during the game, and that the rules are consistently
and correctly followed by everyone in the game room.
Moderators: must
be able to read clearly, quickly and keep the competition
running smoothly.
Science
Judges: must have a technical background (generally
a graduate degree) in marine sciences and be prepared
to address challenges to content by participating
students.
Timekeepers: must
be able to stay focused on time, not the game, know
the rules that apply, and work a stop watch and digital
clock (at the same time).
Scorekeepers: not
for the arithmetically challenged!
In
addition to the volunteers in the competition rooms,
the NOSB also needs individuals to help in staffing
Ocean Bowl Central, help with set up and registration.
For a general look at volunteer positions and competition
structure, see the Volunteer
Handout.
To
volunteer or for more information, please contact Tara
Hicks at (808) 956-3151, or hickst@hawaii.edu
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