Preparing for the Game:

 

Students will stay immediatly after school for rehearsal

 

The following items should be gathered up and placed outside the band room doors to be transported to the stadium around 6:15pm.

 

• Get keys from Mr. Ratcliff to unlock cafeteria doors for access to ice machine.  Be sure doors are locked when finished.

• Fill 2 black rolling coolers (stored in uniform closet) with bottled water and ice (located in cafeteria).   

• Gather snacks to be served during 3rd quarter, need #? servings

• Large, clear “plume” bin and box of rubber gloves.   *Gloves MUST be worn at all times when handling plumes to prevent damage.

• Assist with assembling props, as needed

• Two 2 trash bags for the stadium

• Hand warmers (with cool temperatures)

• Rain gear (ponchos?)

 

Shortly Before the Game:

 

• Ask Mr. Ratcliff for the “red binder” or student emergency/medical needs forms to be carried to the stadium.

• First Aid Kit

• Inspection:  Trouser hems, BLACK socks, and shoe strings are tucked in.  Assist students as needed.

• Assist with the distribution of plumes, prior to heading to the stadium (confirm time/distribution with Mr. Ratcliff).  *Gloves MUST be worn when handling plumes to prevent damage.

• Provide additional support to front ensemble and with props on the field during the performance show, as needed.

• 50/50 tickets for drawing and bucket 

 

 

After the Game:

 

• Return “red binder” - student emergency/medical needs forms to Mr. Ratcliff; Also, Red First Aid Kit

• Empty out black water coolers (2).  Clean and wipe dry with paper towels (in uniform closet).  Leave lids open to air dry please!

• Assist with disassembling props, as needed; Return gray tote to the storage room.

• Collect plumes from students using clean rubber gloves at ALL times; Place the large, clear “plume” bin back in the uniform closet.

• Assist with student uniform “Check-in”: Tops and Bottoms should be hung correctly on hanger and gauntlets (1 pair) are located in the back zipper pocket of garment bag.

• Ensure all uniforms, accessories, and shakos are returned to the uniform closet.

 

 

 

Pit Crew Checklist

 

Preparing for the Game:

 

• Meet with the PIT Crew leaders for a brief summary of responsibilities for the game

• Safely load/unload PIT equipment to/from the stadium

• Help build and stage the props as required

• Stadium Hardware for percussionists, need #?

• Band chair for Drum Major on podium

• Use rope (yellow/orange) to section off bleachers for “band section”

• Bleacher covers

 

Game Time:

 

• Provide additional support to front ensemble and with props on the field during the performance show

 

After the Game:

 

• Ensure that all PIT equipment is safely transported and returned to the band room

• Assist with disassembling props and return gray tote to the storage room

• Note if/when any band equipment repairs are needed