Opportunities From: Foothills Nordic Ski Club Volunteering

This role will do the set up of 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.

Volunteer Lead

Stadium Lead

Set up course including fencing, barricades, v-boards, flagging and safety equipment.  Location is on-site at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  March 24 and 27 are Training Days. Specific details and meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

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.

Organizing Committee Chair

Manage the Competition office, organizing official and volunteer forms, bibs, registration and supporting the organizing committee and timing service.

Arrange purchase, pick up and/or delivery and set up of food for volunteer lunch and finish line refreshments.

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

Help keep our athletes and volunteers fueled!  Role will pick up pre-paid grocery orders in Calgary and/or Canmore, transport them to Canmore and deliver to the Biathlon Building during the afternoon of March 24th.  Must have a truck or van that can haul large loads and be comfortable lifting and unloading boxes.   

Take down course including fencing, barricades, flagging and safety equipment.  Location is on-site at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  March 24 and 27 are Training Days. Specific details and meeting location will be provided closer to the race date.

This role takes the stadium equipment, including fencing, barricades, flagging and signage, down immediately after the last race of the day. Location is the Canmore Nordic Centre.  Note there are different times for Training/Racing Days.  Additional details on timing and meeting location to be provided closer to the race.

Take down all range equipment as directed by the range lead immediately after last race or training session of the day. Times vary between Race and Training days.  Location is on-site at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Meet at the biathlon stadium after last race is finished.

These roles will provide support during our Social Event on Tuesday night including greeting guests, collecting bingo cards and supporting the social event organizer.

This role will support the Timing Lead by setting up the timing equipment in the stadium and around the course.

Help the Finish/Volunteer Food Coordinator with organizing, distributing and monitoring food and drinks during the event.  

Course Recorders/Callers are positioned in groups of 2 at key locations 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 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.

This role provides pre and finish line equipment inspection including skis, numbers are placed on both legs and rifles are marked and meet requirements. This crew is also at the finish line to check rifle safety (chamber and bolts) and that at least one ski has the appropriate markings.

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

This role is located on the biathlon range during the races.  You will be responsible for operating an electronic range recorder to track the number of targets hit for scoring purposes for the athletes.  Training is provided at volunteer check in. Additional details on meeting time will be provided closer to the race.

This role is located on the biathlon range during the races. You will be responsible for recording shooting accuracy on paper forms as a backup to the electronic recording. Training is provided at volunteer check in. Additional details on meeting time will be provided closer to the race.

This role maintains the shooting mats during the race by sweeping snow and other debris as required.  May also help with other tasks on the range as required by the Range Lead.

RSO Required.  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.

This position controls access points crossing the range / track as required.

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 but we can provide training if required.

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.

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.  

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

If you're not sure where you want to help out, this role is for you!  We'll assign you to wherever we need the most help.  Role will be located at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  Come prepared to be outside.  Most of the roles that we generally need help with require an ability to be outside and standing/physical effort.

If you're not sure where you want to help out, this role is for you!  We'll assign you to wherever we need the most help.  Role will be located at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  Come prepared to be outside.  Most of the roles that we generally need help with require an ability to be outside and standing/physical effort.

This role sets up, supervises and hands out refreshments to athletes at the finish line.

This role will move rifles from range exit to range entry to support the U17 Standing Category.  Volunteers must have a valid PAL certification.

If you're not sure where you want to help out, this role is for you!  We'll assign you to wherever we need the most help.  Role will be located at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  Come prepared to be outside.  Most of the roles that we generally need help with require an ability to be outside and standing/physical effort.

RSO Required.  Role will provide supervision of the rifle racks during selected races to ensure that rifles are secured, transported and set up on the racks at the start and end of the rifle range for those age groups that do not carry.  Timing to be confirmed once final race start lists are set.  Additional information on meeting location provided closer to the race.

Support the timing lead to take down timing equipment immediately after the last race is finished. Location is at the Canmore Nordic Centre.

Role will provide support during the Nationals Banquet including checking in guests, managing the photo booth, and providing support to the banquet organizer.

Control parking access and direct drivers to available parking lots.

These volunteer roles are aimed at the parents of Dev 1/2 and Ecoaim U11/13 athletes.  Role will set up, take down and support the Biathlon Obstacle course held on Saturday.