Volunteer Information

Uniform Distribution | Training/Meeting Schedules | Committee Descriptions

To Volunteer for the 2011 Toshiba Classic, APPLY ONLINE or call the volunteer headquarters at 714/352-6309.

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Volunteers Help Make Tournament Run Smoothly

A Volunteer Experience Unlike Any Other

There are not many volunteer opportunities that enable you to keep score for a golf legend, drive a major championship winner to the airport, or walk 18 holes with a threesome like Fred Couples, Tom Watson and Mark O'Meara.

Volunteering for the Toshiba Classic might be the most unique experience in sports. It puts you right in the middle of an official PGA TOUR-sanctioned tournament--and right in the middle of the most philanthropic event of the year in Orange County.

Join us and you will experience the camaraderie of working alongside great people, the pride of staging an internationally televised event, and the thrill of making a profound difference in your community.

What are the Requirements of a Volunteer?

All volunteers MUST work a minimum of two days. However, some committees require more than two days. Please arrive for your shift 30 minutes prior and be sure to alert the tournament if any schedule changes affect your availability. Minimum age requirement is 16 - minimum of 18 for all "on course" committees.

Why is There a Fee to Volunteer?

So that the tournament charity can benefit as much as possible, your payment of $60 helps offset the cost of the volunteer package, which includes:

One golf shirt with TC logo (mens and ladies styles available)
One fleece pullover with TC logo (mens and ladies styles available)
One hat with TC logo
Preferred parking during your shifts
Breakfast service and food vouchers on the days you work (value of $20 per day)
One week-long badge for admission during the entire tournament (value of $100)
Two additional one-day tickets for guests (value of $50)
An invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party
Year-round updates from our tournament newsletter Classic Chatter (available only electronically as of 2008)

What to Expect After Registration

Within three weeks of registering, you will receive confirmation via e-mail that includes your committee assignment, volunteer handbook and your chairperson's phone number. In the ensuing months, you will receive tournament updates and details about important dates via our e-news Classic Chatter.

Working Assignments

Your committee chairperson will notify you of your scheduled work times and additional information. Individual committee-related inquiries, including questions about your assignment and schedule, should be directed to your chairperson.

For general questions and volunteer information, you may call Volunteer Headquarters at 714/352-6309 or you can email us at volunteers@ToshibaClassic.com.

Volunteer Uniform Distribution Schedule

Uniforms and credentials must be picked up at one of these times at the Newport Beach Country Club:

Saturday, February 26, 10am - 4pm
Sunday, February 27, 10am - 4pm
Friday, March 4, 5pm - 7pm
Saturday, March 5, 12pm - 6pm
Sunday, March 6, 12pm - 4pm

Volunteer Committee Training Sessions

Training sessions will be held the weekend of March 5-6.

You will be notified of the exact time for your committee meeting. All sessions are at the Newport Beach Country Club.

Training is mandatory for all volunteers.

Uniform

The uniform for 2011 will be the same as 2010. For new volunteers, the uniform will include a shirt, fleece and hat. The new volunteer contribution is $60.

For returning volunteers, replacement shirts and hats will be available for purchase at an additional cost. The returning volunteer base fee is $20.

Additional pieces may be available for purchase during tournament week.

Optional replacement shirt (limit one - same size as 2010) - $25
Optional hat (limit one) - $10

Volunteer Committee Descriptions

The committees marked with a red * symbol would also appreciate your help on days preceding and following tournament week, in addition to the days indicated in parenthesis.

Operations Committees

Admissions/Ticket Sales: Take tickets at gate and sell tickets to patrons on-site (Mon. thru Sun.)
Course Marshal: Maintain spectator control on the golf course. (Mon. thru Mon.)
Course Repair: Repair fairway divots, green divots and other course imperfections prior to play each day of the Pro- Am’s, practice rounds and tournament play. (Mon. thru Mon.)
Course Services: * Distribute refreshments to tees, starters and scoring tents. Distribute pairing guides and other information throughout the course. (Mon thru Mon.)
Expo Experience: Interact with spectators as they visit the expo area of the tournament. Help to coordinate any data entry and/or facilitate contests as deemed by sponsor partcipation. (Fri thru Sun.)
Facilities: Assist in overall set-up of facility and aid operations staff with tasks throughout tournament week. Must be in good physical condition. (Mon. thru Mon.)
Info Booth: Manage and operate the Information Booth through tournament week. Assist patrons with questions, lost and found and any other needs. (Mon. thru Mon.)
Pro-Am Committees: Assist in registration of amateur players, bag handling, cart management, gift distribution and various other duties required to successfully operate the events. (Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Mon.)
Radios: Responsible for the inventory, organization, charging, distribution and collection of radios throughout the tournament. (Fri. 2/26 – Tues. 3/9)
Tournament Runners: Fill in where necessary from assisting with special events throughout the week, helping with registration at Pro-Ams to delivering goodie bags, as deemed necessary. (Mon. thru Mon.)
Transportation: * Assist with transportation of players and sponsors to and from airport, as well as other deliveries and errands. (Tournament cars provided.) (Mon. thru Tues. 3/16)
Volunteer Hospitality: Help provide food and beverage hospitality for volunteers. Help in execution of volunteer appreciation party. (Mon. thru Mon. 3/14)
Volunteer Uniforms: Assist with the set-up and distribution of uniforms prior to and during tournament week. (Mon. 2/26 thru Sun. 3/9)
Will Call: Distribute prepackaged tickets/credentials left by players, sponsors and patrons throughout tournament week. This is an off-site position. (Mon. thru Sun.)

Scoring Committees

Walking Scorer: Walk with player groups and record their scores and statistics on a hand held computer or paper scorecard. Golf knowledge important. Must be in good physical condition. To be awarded a walking scorer position on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, volunteers must work Wednesday and/or Thursday. (Wed thru Sun.)
Standard Bearer: Carry a scoreboard that indicates the individual scores of the players within your group. Must be in good physical condition. (Fri. thru Sun.)
Leaderboards: Receive scores via radio and post scores on large leaderboards located throughout the golf course. (Wed. thru Sun.)