Volunteer
Join us for all the action on race day!
It’s the only way to get into the apres if you’re not racing
Volunteer package includes:
$40 Nesters Market gift certificate
$40 Tantalus Bike Shop gift certificate
Limited edition custom pint glass
Mons Royale and OneUp Components discount codes
Nesters Market deluxe on-course lunch
Entry into the apres with a full meal and drinks from Howe Sound Brewing (non-alcoholic available)
Stage Start / Finish Volunteers:
– 6 hour time commitment
– Start can be done as a pair of two friends, but you can sign up individually and we will pair you up accordingly. Finish is a solo position.
– Stage starts are fun, outgoing and social positions requiring leadership abilities and organizational skills
– Stage finishes are a little more mellow and require the ability to cheer on riders as they pass. No direct conversation or leadership is required
– Must be able to hike/ride to a location on course with a backpack holding timing equipment (it’s light weight, don’t worry)
Course Marshall Volunteer:
– 6 hour time commitment
– Requires management of racers crossing non-race trails
– Must have the ability to get to a location on course by hiking or biking
– Course marshalls need to be able to direct racers and potentially converse with the general public to manage rider traffic at a critical junction
Feed Zone:
– Will need a vehicle with adequate space to carry supplies to the feed zone
– Setup and replenish a supply of pre-packaged food / water supplied by Nesters Market
– Requires clean up of feed zone at end of race day (GFL will pick up waste/recycling/compost from location)
– 7 hour time commitment
Course Forerunner or Sweep
– You will lead out the course, or follow the last rider on each course (1 forerunner/sweep per course), riding the course in its entirety
– You will be required to communicate via phone with race controller when you start/finish each stage
– You will be required to ensure riders are keeping reasonable pace (sweep)
– You can ride an e-bike for this task
– 4-7 hour time committment
Registration (Saturday or Sunday):
– 4-5 hour time commitment
– You will not be on course and will instead be situated at Squamish Valley Golf Club
– You will be interacting with riders and assisting with: handing out drink/meal tickets, managing entries into apres venue
Course Tare Down:
– Happens after the event is complete on Sunday evening or on Monday, April 22
– Requires you to ride with a LARGE backpack, and tare down race tape and course marking arrows
– Trails will be assigned based on your availability
On-Course Medic:
– Must be an experienced FA provider with a minimum 80 hours WFR, OEC or OFA3 certification
– Requires being positioned at a technical section on course and communicating with the lead medic, as part of a large team of medics
– Will require some online coordination with lead medic before event
– 6 hour time commitment
Speed Zone:
– Requires you to work in a team of three to track speed of riders using a radar gun and smart phone
– You will be positioned as a fixed location on course
– Can be done in a group of 3 friends, or sign up individually and we can pair you up
– 7 hour time committment
Parking Director
– Will require you to greet & direct vehicles entering the Logger Sports lot
– General parking lines will be set for you to follow
– Requires 5 hour time committment (7am – 12pm)