Blazing Paddles 2026 DashboardDay-of Checklist

Day-Of

Hour-by-hour run-of-show.

Saturday, October 10, 2026. Print this. Bring it. Cross things off. Every committee member and shift lead should have a copy.

6:30 AM Early Setup Crew Arrives

  • Unlock venue with Tejas staff; walk through to confirm court availability and AC.Co-chair
  • Stage signage, banners, registration tent, auction table supplies.Setup crew
  • Coffee & donuts station ready by 6:45 (Round Rock Donuts pickup).Food lead
  • Sound system tested; mic check; playlist queued.Sound · Emcee

7:00 AM Volunteer Briefing

  • All volunteers assemble; assign final stations and shifts.Volunteer lead
  • Distribute volunteer t-shirts, name tags, and shift cards.Volunteer lead
  • Walk through emergency procedures, lost-and-found, point-of-contact.Co-chair

7:30 AM Check-In Opens

  • Two check-in tables staffed; printed roster & bracket boards posted.Check-in lead
  • Wristbands distributed for players; spectator entry separate.Check-in lead
  • Auction table opens.Auction lead
  • Food trucks on-site & serving by 8:00.Food lead

8:30 AM Opening Ceremony

  • Emcee welcome; thank presenting sponsor by name.Emcee
  • RRFF chair / fire chief brief remarks (2–3 minutes).Foundation
  • National anthem (recorded or live).Sound
  • Tournament rules & safety reminder.Tournament director

9:00 AM Bracket Play Begins

  • Men's, Women's, Mixed Doubles, Singles, First Responder brackets running in parallel.Tournament director
  • Court monitors at every two courts; scoreboards updated live.Court monitors
  • Photo & social posts every 30 minutes; tag sponsors when relevant.Social lead

11:00 AM First Auction Reminder

  • Emcee reminds guests to visit the auction table and place bids.Emcee
  • Photograph auction packages with donor logos visible.Auction · Photo
  • Sponsor spotlight: thank Lieutenant-tier sponsors by name.Emcee

12:00 PM Lunch Window

  • Food trucks at peak; coordinate refills if needed.Food lead
  • Volunteer lunch comp tickets distributed.Volunteer lead
  • Brackets continue on staggered schedule to avoid empty courts.Tournament director

1:30 PM Second Auction Reminder

  • Bigger prizes; longer announcement; sponsor spotlight #2.Emcee · Auction
  • Encourage final bids and remind guests when the auction closes.Emcee

3:00 PM Bracket Finals

  • Championship matches on showcase courts; spectators gather.Tournament director
  • Emcee builds the moment; photographer ready for winner shots.Emcee · Photo

4:00 PM Awards & Grand Prize

  • Trophies / medals to bracket winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd per division).Awards lead
  • Grand prize auction close.Emcee · Auction
  • Final sponsor thank-you; Chief presenting sponsor on stage.Emcee · Chair
  • Total raised announced (provisional).Treasurer

4:30 PM Tear-Down Begins

  • Tear-down crew arrives; banners and signage packed.Tear-down crew
  • Trash sweep of all zones; venue returned to pristine state.Volunteer lead
  • Equipment loaded; vendor checkouts.Setup lead
  • Final walk-through with Tejas staff.Co-chair

6:00 PM Done

  • Committee debrief huddle: 15 minutes, what went well / what to fix.All
  • Go home. Sleep. Recap email goes out Monday.Everyone