Volunteer Massage Team

 

Important Race Information

 

MONSTER.com ROAD RACE 2007
Maynard, MASS 
 
Sunday, September 9, 2007


 

Where:  The Maynard High School Playing Field / Track. Rts. 117 / 27, in Maynard.

When:  Sunday, September 9, 2007

    9:45 -10:15 am: Massage Team sets up on the Great Road side of the Playing Field,

                    by the stone Field House, across the street from the Boys and Girls Club.

            You can drive up to the gate and unload your gear, and then park your car. If you

                    come early, you may get a parking spot just across the street from the Field

                    House in the Boys and Girls Club parking lot.

            In the event of rain, we will work inside the Boys & Girls Club across the street from the race.

            Come early, network, share and learn from other therapists.

    10:15 am:  Sports Massage Demonstration / Refresher.  Review techniques to protect

                    yourself while working. 

              Please be present for the review/demonstration if you have never worked a race

                    before.

    11:00 am:  Runner Registration.

              Therapists begin Pre-Race Massages  

    Noon:  Children's Races (ages 4 - 12) on High School Track, near Massage Area.

    1:00 pm:  Main Race.   Post Race Sports Massage - young and Main Race Runners

    2:15 pm:  Medals Awarded.  Raffle of donated items. 

            Massage team breaks down.
What: We will be doing table or chair (your choice) pre and post race massage treatments .
           We will offer both Sports and Relaxation Massage for a wide range of ages, from
                        4 year olds to seniors, who will be racing.

 

Suggested Supplies That Each Therapist Bring To The Race

 

Massage Table or Massage Chair

Plastic Cover for Massage Table  (a shower curtain liner is a good inexpensive choice)

Tape to secure your table's protective plastic covering. Duct tape works well.

Alcohol in a spray bottle to clean your plastic table cover between sweaty runners

Paper Towels for table clean-up

Plastic Trash Bag for your personal trash. Tape it to your table for quick access.

Antibacterial Hand Cleaner to clean your hands between runners

 

Promotional Materials for your practice, the place where you work, or your school:  Business

        Cards, Brochures, Discount Coupons, Newsletters, Gift Certificate Donation, etc.

(Bring appropriate holders or weights to keep paper from blowing away in the wind)

Personal:  Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, food, snacks, camera, music, etc.