Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Championships

February 19 to 23, 2025

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

We have a number of volunteering requirements in order to run a safe and fair event. Please note the following:

• Prior experience is not required , however, if you have special skills, please let us know (prior timing experience, controlling experience, first aid, etc).
• Come dressed to be outside -- most volunteer opportunities are outside – the event will run unless it is colder than -25C!
• Volunteering shifts will take place between 3 pm and 9 pm ( Wednesday, Feb 19 and Thursday, Feb 20 ) and between 9 am and 4 pm ( Saturday, Feb 22 and Sunday, Feb 23 ), and will vary depending on your specific role. T here is some flexibility and firm times will be confirmed by Monday, February 17, 2025.
• Volunteers receive a free meal at the Post-race Gathering in the Grey Mountain room.

Brief overview of major duties:

• Race Office/Bib Management : You will work with the Race Secretary to hand out bibs to participants in advance of the event in theGrey Mountain room; collect bibs at the finish line; and post hardcopy results in the WNC.
• Aid Station Volunteers – Collect clothing and check on participants ( Racer Support ); record bib numbers to ensure participants take the correct course ( Controller ); or provide access and control of the public when intersecting with the race course and participants ( Marshal ). NOTE: All gear/equipment will be transported to Aid Stations by snowmobile.
• Timing: You will provide support to ensure accurate results for the event. Some timing volunteers will set up and use technology to record start/split/finish information ( Set-up/Results volunteers ). Others will do non-technical roles.
• Post-Race Gathering: You will help with set-up for the Post-Race Gathering in the Grey Mountain room (set up tables, put out food and drinks, test sound system, hand out meal ticket, ...) and help clean-up afterwards.

FULL EVENT DETAILS available on the Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Championship event page (including Race Notice with Race Day Schedules, Start Times & Locations, Post-Race Gathering, etc; and Course Maps ).