Thracian Cliffs, Bulgaria
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Introduction
We are delighted the launch the Volunteer Programme for the 2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship.
The tradition, passion and excitement of head-to-head competition have made the Volvo World Match Play Championship one of the most prestigious and longest running tournaments in world golf.
The Championship has evolved considerably since moving from Wentworth in 2009, successfully securing a world-class field by qualification on merit, increasing the field to 24 players and revising the format. The qualified players are divided into eight groups of three players to be played out on Thursday and Friday with 16 players progressing to Saturday’s knock-out stage with the semi-finals and final played on Sunday, all players will be playing for their share of the lucrative total prize fund.
In October 2012 Volvo and IMG announced that the 2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship would be played at the breathtaking Thracian Cliffs, a Gary Player designed signature course, and the first time a full European Tour event will be played in Bulgaria. Framed by rugged coastal cliffs and the vast blue of the Black Sea, which can be viewed from each and every hole, Thracian Cliffs is arguably one of the most dramatic golf courses on earth. Gary Player once commented, “You will not find a golf course like this anywhere else on the planet.” Underlining the unique features of this new venue, Thracian Cliffs has also been called ‘the Pebble Beach of Europe’.
Schedule
The Tournament will take place the week beginning May 13, 2013 and will be played over four days with a Pro Am preceding the event:
Wednesday 15 May Pro Am
Thursday 16 MayGroup Matches
Friday 17 MayGroup Matches
Saturday 18 MayLast 16 and Quarter Final Matches
Sunday 19 MaySemi Final Matches and Final.
Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Tournament and there are opportunities for everyone no matter what your level of golf knowledge might be. However, there are certain roles that require a good knowledge of golf and you should note this on your application form.
Volunteer Package
Volunteers are required to commit to AT LEAST 3 Tournament days (Thursday to Sunday).
Volunteers will receive the following in recognition of their assistance:
Overtop
Poloshirt – volunteers working three or more days will be given an additional polo shirt
Cap or visor
Lunch voucher on each day.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
MARSHALS
Summary of requirements and operation
Marshals perform a vital function at the Tournament, ensuring that spectators observe the etiquette of the game, are provided with the best view of the action from the safest areas; ensuring that the players are not disturbed and are able to compete in the best possible environment; but above all that everyone enjoys their Volvo Tournament of Champions experience.
A more detailed briefing is required for volunteer marshals, who will be both travelling and static.
Volunteers will need to be fit and capable of walking all 18 holes. A basic knowledge of golf is preferable.
Days required
Marshals will be required each day Wednesday to Sunday of Tournament week
SCORING TEAM
Summary of requirements and operation
Alongside marshals, the Scoring Team performs perhaps the most vital role at the Tournament. Again, further, more detailed briefings are required. There are a number of roles that come under this category:
Walking Scorers
Walking Scorers are responsible for recording the hole by hole scores of each match and relaying that information back to Score Control, who in turn will keep spectators, players, Media representatives and television broadcasters informed on the current state of play on any given day.
Volunteers will need to be fit and capable of walking all 18 holes.
A good knowledge of golf is preferable.
Mobile Score Boards
The Mobile Score Boards show the scores of each player in a specific group on that particular day.
Volunteers will need to be fit and capable of walking all 18 holes.
Leaderboards
There will be a total of eight leaderboards located strategically around the golf course. These boards show the scores of the leading players on any given day.
Volunteers will need to be required to use small step ladders.
Main Score Board
This board shows hole by hole detail for al players on a particular day, as well as their overall score in the Tournament.
The Main Score Board is located in the middle of the Spectator Village, providing information to spectators and VIP's as they arrive at the Thracian Cliffs and when using the spectator facilities within this area.
Volunteers will need to be required to use small step ladders.
Press Score Board
This board shows hole by hole detail for al players on a particular day, as well as their overall score in the Tournament.
The Press Score Board is located in the Media Centre.
Volunteers will need to be required to use small step ladders.
Next Match Board
This board is located at the 1st tee to show the players competing against each other in the next match about to start.
SPOTTERS
One spotter is allocated to each player and is required to walk ahead of the players and once they have teed off stand next to their golf ball to designate the location of the ball for the player, caddie, spectators and TV.
Golf knowledge is required.
PLAYER TRANSPORTATION
The Player Transportation Team will be responsible for transporting players, caddies and match officials between specific greens and tees on the golf course.
Volunteers should hold a current driving licence.
TELEVISION
Assisting the host broadcaster European Tour Productions, volunteers are required in a number of different roles, usually accompanying a specific group on the golf course during the Tournament itself – scoring, yardage information, club information, stats, audio assistants, runners and so on.
More details to be provided.
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