Help us build a better day of competition.
Proving Grounds runs on capable people who care about the athletes, the families, and the local jiu-jitsu community.
Join the event team
Help with score tables, competitor staging, check-in, admissions, the podium, or media. We provide clear duties and work to place people where they can contribute best.
Volunteer roles may be a good fit for students seeking service hours or anyone who wants deeper involvement in the grappling community.
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Put your business in front of competitors, coaches, and families from throughout the Pacific Northwest while helping us deliver a safe, well-run event.
We welcome practical partnerships, event-day vendors, prize support, and community sponsors.
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Proving Grounds Volunteer Position and Description of Duties
Score Table
- Record the results of each match using both paper and electronic forms.
- Keep track of match times by either stopping the clock at the referee’s instruction or notify the referee that the regulation time has ended.
- Ensure that the competitors are staged and ready for their upcoming matches. (the goal is to have matches going one after another with very little pause between).
Runners
- Weigh-in competitors and record the info either electronically or on paper.
- Escort weighed-in competitors to the mat they will be competing on.
Media crew/Broadcast booth
- Conduct competitor interviews and “possibly” match commentary for some of the recorded matches.
- Start and stop cameras for recording of matches. Some cameras will require that the action be followed. Some will just need to be started and stopped.
- Broadcast sponsor/supporter announcements. Q-cards with messages will be provided.
Check-in/Admissions
- To sign-in and issue wristbands to competitors and coaches.
- Issue hand stamps/wristbands to spectators.
- Answer general questions. (restroom location, etc).
Podium
- Place medals around the necks of division winners.
- Take a photo of division winners while they are on the podium.
- Collect brief testimonials from competitors (when convenient).
Or email provinggrounds@kyspromotions.com.
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