2010 Joe McGinness Runner of the Year  & Volunteer of the Year Competition

The Joe McGinness Runner of the Year (ROY) contest is an annual competition designed to promote running and fitness among Chattanooga Track Club (CTC) members and encourage volunteer participation in CTC events.

Eligibility Guidelines for Runner of the Year:

1. Be a current CTC member at the start of the ROY event. Points are not retroactive.

2. Compete as a runner or walker in at least five (5) ROY events. See CTC calendar for eligible events. All ROY races completed count towards the standings. [To compete in 5 races, one must begin collecting points before the Signal Mountain Pie Run, October 16, 2010]

3. The competition is divided into 12 different categories based on age and gender:

5. Volunteer in a least two (2) CTC events. Shifts must be at least three hours in duration (or until released by the Race Director) Must be a current CTC member at the time of volunteering. Volunteer credit is not retroactive.

6. ROY competitors cannot earn volunteer credit and ROY points at the same event, unless the volunteer credit and competitive points are earned on separate days. ROY competitors will receive thirty (30) points for each time they volunteer which may be applied to Volunteer of the Year [VOY] but will not count toward ROY points.

7. Members may earn NEW Participation Bonus Points of 10 points per race when participating in any Non-ROY event within 50 miles of Chattanooga. A print out of official event results must be provided to the ROY point’s keeper in order to be eligible. A bib number or proof of registration only will not be accepted. 

8.  Awards will be given as follows:

Overall Female:  Given to the top 5 female competitors

Overall Male:  Given to the top 5 male competitors

Age Group Awards:  Given to the top 3 female and male competitors in each category.

Runners of the Year are announced at the Annual CTC Banquet,
January 2011 and will receive high quality CTC logo running apparel.  Winners of the Overall Category are not also eligible for Age Group Awards. 

ROY Standings:
Runners can check the current ROY standings by visiting the ROY points page.  Please note, ROY standings are updated as finishing results and volunteer information are made available.  It is the responsibility of race directors and volunteer coordinators to submit volunteer points to the ROY points keeper.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR [VOY]

Chattanooga Track Club events would not be possible without the work and contribution of its volunteers.  The majority of organization and management of CTC events along with the promotion, setup, timing, support and take down is done by an array of volunteers who work tirelessly to provide the best experience for CTC members and the thousands of people who travel to the Chattanooga area to participate in CTC events. 

CTC offers the Volunteer of the Year [VOY] competition to promote and encourage volunteerism in CTC events to show its appreciation for it volunteers.

To be eligible for VOY:

1.  Be a current CTC member at the start of the volunteer shift.  Points are not retroactive.

2.  Volunteer in at least two (2) CTC events.  Volunteer shifts must be at least three (3) hours in duration (or until released by the Race Director). 

3.       Participants earn thirty (30) points for each time they volunteer.  For multiple day events, participants will receive thirty (30) points per day.  VOY competitors cannot earn volunteer points and ROY points at the same event, unless the volunteer and competitive points are earned on separate days.

Volunteer of the Year will be awarded to the top 5 volunteer point leaders as of December 31, 2010.  Winners will be announced at the Annual CTC Banquet, January 2011 and will receive high quality CTC logo apparel.  

VOY Standings:

Volunteers can check the current VOY standings by visiting the VOY points page.  VOY standings are updated as volunteer information is made available.   Volunteer points often take longer to post then running results.  It is the responsibility of race directors and volunteer coordinators to submit volunteer points to the VOY point’s keeper.

For additional information, contact Doug Roselle, V.P. of Races, at VPRaces@chattanoogatrackclub.org