From 9d5a5ab8f0e5679f876169506cab8f95de93120a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alex Colville Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:47:26 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Document changes to the reception process for SR2025 --- .../teams/role-descriptions/reception.md | 76 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+), 39 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md b/docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md index d0962188..d83e8a5f 100644 --- a/docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md +++ b/docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md @@ -1,12 +1,13 @@ --- original: - authors: Jeremy Morse, Rob Gilton and Sean Bedford - url: https://github.com/srobo/comp-team-coord-docs/blob/master/RoleDescriptions/reception.md - extra: | - The original work is based on work done by Jeremy Morse, which was under the - Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. To view a copy of this license, - visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. + authors: Jeremy Morse, Rob Gilton and Sean Bedford + url: https://github.com/srobo/comp-team-coord-docs/blob/master/RoleDescriptions/reception.md + extra: | + The original work is based on work done by Jeremy Morse, which was under the + Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. To view a copy of this license, + visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. --- + # Reception Volunteer Reception staff control entry to the building and inform attendees that photos and videos are being taken. On top of this, reception staff have a few administrative tasks to do for new team and volunteer arrivals/departures. @@ -15,9 +16,8 @@ Here is a flow chart summarising the details below: ![Reception Desk Flow](../diagrams/reception-desk-flow.svg) -At the start of the competition day, there should be four reception staffers -covering the entrance, and at least 4 chaperones handling individual teams. Once the initial influx of people is complete, this -will reduce to 1 and 0 respectively. In that case, the receptionist should also perform the chaperone role, minus leading teams to their pits as they shouldn't leave their desk for long periods. +At the start of the competition day, there should be 3 reception staffers +covering the entrance. Ushers will be posted by the stairs on level 3, and by the entrance to the level 3 cafe; they are there to direct teams to their pits. Once the initial influx of people is complete, reception will reduce to one staffer and ushers will no longer be required. ## For All Arrivals @@ -36,21 +36,32 @@ You can give them a booklet and direct them to the arena if they seem interested ## Handling Team Arrivals -When a team first arrives or leaves, your role at reception is to log this and confiscate items on entry. +When a team first arrives or leaves, your role at reception is to log this, collect items from the team and inform them of the next steps. Offer each competitor a bag of swag as they enter. ### Team entry/exit recording -You will have a sign-in/sign-out sheet for team supervisors to record that their teams have arrived, make sure they fill in the details and sign it. +You will have been provided with access to the competition helpdesk system. One of the things this records is whether teams are present. When a team first arrives each day, please mark the team as arrived in the system. If a teams arrive and leave throughout the day, please update the system accordingly. -### Confiscating batteries, chargers, and bags +### Collecting batteries, chargers, and bags We handle battery charging and robot safety at the competition. This means we should take all of the following items from each team: - - 2 x Battery (Teams have 2 batteries, please take both). - - 1 x Battery charger. - - 1 x Battery charging bag. - - 1 x Battery charging Power Supply Unit (PSU). + +- 2 x Battery (Teams have 2 batteries, please take both) +- 1 x Battery charger +- 1 x Battery charging bag +- 1 x Battery charging Power Supply Unit (PSU) + +### Next steps for the team + +Inform the team of these things when they first arrive at the venue: + +1. The team should proceed to their pit (Ushers and Shepherds will be available to provide directions). +2. When ready for their first battery, the team should proceed to their nearest helpdesk. +3. Helpdesk will perform a safety inspection of the robot and provide the team with a battery when it passes. + +For teams arriving prior to the welcome presentation on the first competition day, inform them that an announcement will be made when they need to proceed to the main arena to attend this. ## Handling Team Departures @@ -60,23 +71,13 @@ We handle battery charging and robot safety at the competition. This means we sh ## Handling Volunteer Arrivals -Volunteers will be turning up throughout the competition, it's important to make sure they do what is needed before entering: - -- Ensure they have completely read the safeguarding policy (They should have been emailed this beforehand). -- Ensure they sign in on the sign-in sheet. -- Ask them if they know what their roles are. If they don't, contact the Volunteer Coordinator (normally Andy B-S) to brief them in the volunteer rest area. -- Send them to the Volunteer rest area to get a T-Shirt. - -## Chaperoning new arrivals - -At peak entry times on the Saturday, volunteers will be assigned as chaperones. Chaperones should act as a friendly guides who make teams settle down and feel comfortable. Chaperones should do the following: +Volunteers will be turning up throughout the competition. When they do: -1. Guide individual teams to their pits, use the map on the leaflets to guide them vaguely, typically there are small changes from the printed map on the leaflets, so use the team names on the tables as the source of truth. -2. Introduce the to the layout of the venue. Mostly the nearest helpdesk, toilets, and the arena. -3. Read a quick safety briefing to the teams. You should have this on paper. -4. If there's time, the chaperone can field questions from the team, before heading back to reception to induct the next team. +1. Collect the volunteer's name so that this can be passed on to the volunteer coordinator. +2. Instruct the volunteer to proceed directly to the rest area and instruct them to get a t-shirt. Inform them that the volunteer coordinator will meet them there. +3. Inform the volunteer coordinator, via phone, that the volunteer has arrived. -If a team arrives very late, the reception staffer may need to perform some of these tasks, namely the safety briefing and telling the team the layout of the venue (including where their pits are). However the reception volunteer should not leave their desk, so they cannot lead the team to their pit. +The volunteer coordinator will meet the volunteer at the rest area, ensure they have read the safeguarding policy and direct them to their area. ## Required Items @@ -84,11 +85,8 @@ Each reception staffer should have a chair and a desk to sit at. You should have the following items present for your duties. If you do not, please let the competition event coordinator know as soon as possible. -- Pens. -- Competitor swag bags to give to teams. -- This documentation. -- Team Sign-in/out sheet. -- Volunteer Sign-in/out sheet. -- Boxes to store battery charging kits. -- Red Lanyards for media consent denials. -- Copy of the Safeguarding policy +- Pens +- Competitor swag bags to give to teams +- This documentation +- Boxes to store battery charging kits +- Red Lanyards for media consent denials From 98d034af83fc11618d286186868bf6fd073f9e61 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alex Colville Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:53:22 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update procedures around members of the public --- .../teams/role-descriptions/reception.md | 13 ++++++++----- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md b/docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md index d83e8a5f..08ce0b57 100644 --- a/docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md +++ b/docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md @@ -10,18 +10,20 @@ original: # Reception Volunteer -Reception staff control entry to the building and inform attendees that photos and videos are being taken. On top of this, reception staff have a few administrative tasks to do for new team and volunteer arrivals/departures. +Reception staff are the first point of contact for attendees at the competition and will answer any questions when people first arrive. +On top of this, reception staff have a few administrative tasks to do for new team and volunteer arrivals/departures. Here is a flow chart summarising the details below: ![Reception Desk Flow](../diagrams/reception-desk-flow.svg) -At the start of the competition day, there should be 3 reception staffers -covering the entrance. Ushers will be posted by the stairs on level 3, and by the entrance to the level 3 cafe; they are there to direct teams to their pits. Once the initial influx of people is complete, reception will reduce to one staffer and ushers will no longer be required. +At the start of the competition day, there should be 3 reception staffers covering the entrance. +Ushers will be posted by the stairs on level 3, and by the entrance to the level 3 cafe; they are there to direct teams to their pits. +Once the initial influx of people is complete, reception will reduce to one staffer and ushers will no longer be required. ## For All Arrivals -All people that enter the venue should be aware that we're taking photos and videos. There should be signage outside, so don't worry if you miss some people. But do try to check with most people who are arriving for the first time at the event. +All people that enter the venue should be aware that we're taking photos and videos. There will be signage outside and on the table, so that people are made aware. ### If people object to being recorded @@ -30,7 +32,7 @@ If they still object, they should be given a red lanyard and told to wear them a ## Handling members of the public -Throughout the competition, receptionists typically get a lot of questions by the public. Any member of the public is allowed into the building. You just need to inform them about photos and videos being recorded. +Throughout the competition, receptionists typically get a lot of questions by the public. Any member of the public is allowed into the building. You can give them a booklet and direct them to the arena if they seem interested. @@ -90,3 +92,4 @@ You should have the following items present for your duties. If you do not, plea - This documentation - Boxes to store battery charging kits - Red Lanyards for media consent denials +- "Recording in progress" signage From ee50a4ebd659f0af05991a13fa703c23dc9e438a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alex Colville Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:54:52 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Add guidance for teams arriving with no supervisor --- docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md b/docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md index 08ce0b57..cce5a5e2 100644 --- a/docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md +++ b/docs/competition/teams/role-descriptions/reception.md @@ -40,6 +40,8 @@ You can give them a booklet and direct them to the arena if they seem interested When a team first arrives or leaves, your role at reception is to log this, collect items from the team and inform them of the next steps. +If competitors have arrived before their team supervisor, they should be directed to wait in the waiting area by reception until their team supervisor arrives. + Offer each competitor a bag of swag as they enter. ### Team entry/exit recording