Opportunities From: Foothills Nordic Ski Club Volunteering

Set up biathlon range including moving mats, rifle racks and range recording equipment.  Location is on-site at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  Specific details and meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

Competition Lead

This role will help set up barricades, flagging, fencing and other equipment needed in the biathlon stadium.  Location is at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  Additional details on meeting time and location will be sent out closer to the race.

Set up course including fencing, barricades, flagging and safety equipment.  Location is on-site at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  Specific details and meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

This role provides on-site first aid support to the race athletes, coaches and volunteers.  Need to have First Aid or Medical qualifications.

Check in volunteers prior to their volunteer shifts.

Course Recorders/Callers are positioned in groups of 2 at key locations out on course to record athletes as they go by.  You will be on course for the morning and afternoon races with a break for lunch. Location is out on course at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Specific details and pre-race meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

This position is out on the race course during the event to provide maintenance at key locations using shovels and/or rakes.  You will be out for both the morning and afternoon races with a break for lunch. Specific details and pre-race meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

Volunteers for this role are assigned as needed on the day of the race wherever they are needed.  These roles are generally outside on the range or the course.  Exact details about time and location will be provided closer to race day.

This role maintains the shooting mats during the race by sweeping snow and other debris as required.  May also help out with other range maintenance tasks.  Exact times and meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

This role observes range activities, with the support of the Range Lead and Deputy Lead, during the race to watch for problems and take action as necessary.  This role will also help to change out the paper zero targets prior to the morning and afternoon races.  Exact time and meeting location will be provided closer to race day.

This role sets up, supervises and hands out refreshments to athletes at the finish line.  Exact times and meeting location to be confirmed closer to race date.

This role supports the Stadium Lead with Stadium operations during the races.  Includes handling timing transponders, bibs and other stadium activities.

This position controls access points crossing the track at Lanes 1 & 10. Exact meeting location and times will be provided closer to the race.

This role is responsible to operate start line equipment, manage start lists and ensure athletes start the race in accordance with the race protocols. Previous experience preferred.  Exact location and timing will be confirmed closer to race day.

This role helps to coordinate athletes at the start line, ensure that all athletes are lined up according to race number, and generally supports the starter and timing lead.  Exact timing and location to be confirmed closer to race day.

Manage the athlete chips, assign them to athletes based on number and ensure collection and organization of chips at the end of each race session.

Using electronic and/or paper tools, record finish order of athletes.

This role is located on the biathlon range during both the morning and afternoon races.  You will be responsible for operating an electronic range recorder to track the number of target hit for scoring purposes.  Training is provided at volunteer check in before the first race of the day. Additional details on meeting time will be provided closer to the race.

This role is located on the biathlon range during both the morning and afternoon races. You will be responsible for recording shooting accuracy during the races on paper forms. Training is provided at volunteer check in before the first race of the day. Additional details on meeting time will be provided closer to the race.

Volunteers for this role are assigned as needed on the day of the race wherever they are needed.  These roles are generally outside on the range or the course.  Exact details about time and location will be provided closer to race day.

Volunteers in this role will take the bibs at the noon break home to wash. Bibs from the Saturday morning session should be washed and returned at the end of the same day so they can be prepped for Sunday morning races. 

Volunteers for this role are assigned as needed on the day of the race wherever they are needed.  These roles are generally outside on the range or the course.  Exact details about time and location will be provided closer to race day.

Volunteers in this role will take the bibs home to wash after the afternoon races. Bibs from the Saturday afternoon session should be washed and returned Sunday morning so they can be prepped for Sunday afternoon races. 

Record athlete bib numbers using electronic and/or paper tools in the penalty loop.

This role involves setting up the volunteer registration and tracking system, checking in volunteers, and assigning tasks. The position requires calmness under pressure, patience, and comfort with computers. You will also be the go-to person for volunteers on race days.

This position focuses on organizing refreshments and prizes, arranging for food deliveries, and managing logistics at the finish area. It involves some pre-race organization, but you will have the chance to watch the races as well.