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VOLUNTEER!!!VOLUNTEER!!!VOLUNTEER!!!
2020-02-12
We are getting closer and closer to the big Roland Brunner event where we need all hands on deck. Parents are strongly encouraged to get involved and volunteer !!!
We are getting closer and closer to the big Roland Brunner Event where we need all hands on deck. This is a large event that our club hosts every year. U14+ Athletes from all over the Maritimes come to our hill to race in this codexed event (this is a sanctioned timed event where the athletes can earn their national points, one of only a few in the Maritimes) ... A BIG DEAL !!!!! There are still a number of volunteer opportunities available for the weekend of Feb 21-23, especially on Friday.
The majority of the athletes in the club are younger so we really need those parents to come forward and help, it is an opportunity to learn the sport and to show your athletes that you are as engaged in their sport as they are. We expect the coaching staff to do their job and we have to do our part and help out to run the race.
For additional reference, in a very timely article for our club, Alpine Canada, our national sport organization posted an article last week: "The Importance of Volunteers in Ski Racing" https://alpinecanada.org/news/the-importance-of-volunteers-in-ski-racing
Parents are strongly encouraged to get involved and volunteer !!!
For more information, here are some quick descriptions for the jobs that are still waiting for volunteers!
Please visit the signup link on our website
( http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044aa4a728a2f49-volunteers ) and help fill the gaps so that our athletes get the best experience possible.
Gate Keeping:
The majority of the athletes in the club are younger so we really need those parents to come forward and help, it is an opportunity to learn the sport and to show your athletes that you are as engaged in their sport as they are. We expect the coaching staff to do their job and we have to do our part and help out to run the race.
For additional reference, in a very timely article for our club, Alpine Canada, our national sport organization posted an article last week: "The Importance of Volunteers in Ski Racing" https://alpinecanada.org/news/the-importance-of-volunteers-in-ski-racing
Parents are strongly encouraged to get involved and volunteer !!!
For more information, here are some quick descriptions for the jobs that are still waiting for volunteers!
Please visit the signup link on our website
( http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044aa4a728a2f49-volunteers ) and help fill the gaps so that our athletes get the best experience possible.
Gate Keeping:
- must stand on the course for the duration of the runs and observe skiers passing 4-6 gates.
- must ensure skiers follow course through gates correctly.
- a great opportunity to see the racers in action and learn about the sport.
Hand Timers:
- operators are required at the top and bottom of the course.
- hand timer instruments are tricky to operate and require training and practice.
- officials must be on the course for the duration of the event and may be required to multi task with stop watches and portable radio simultaneously.
Bib Collector:
- this is a great chance to see all the race finishes.
- must be at the finish line to collect bibs from racers before they leave the finish area.
Race Wrangler:
- assist the starting Referee by queuing the athletes in order of start
- great opportunity to see the coach / athlete interaction before a run as well as see the mental preparation that athletes go through before a run
Race Announcer:
- must have an outgoing personality with a respectful sense of humour.
- must be familiar with broadcast equipment.
- must use portable radio equipment for racer details.
- must have a rounded ski background and the ability to “fill-in dead air” during numerous down times.
- Must be equally enthusiastic about all racers
Race Scribe / Poster:
- works with the Finish Hut to record the times as provided.
- must be able to use portable radios in a noisy, distracting environment
- posts results
Food Service Assistant:
- will be in charge of feeding volunteers and course officials.
- will organize food and beverages.
Sound Equipment Crew:
- must be familiar with the set-up and tear-down of sound equipment.
- must have the ability to trouble-shoot sound problems. Electrical/electronic background would be an asset