VOLUNTEER WITH US!

Are you passionate about snowboarding and looking to get more involved in the sport? Volunteering with Alberta Snowboard is a great way to support the snowboard community, get behind-the-scenes experience at events, and help athletes succeed from grassroots programs to high-performance competitions.

Volunteer opportunities are plentiful and also varied from those who wish to be on course, boots on the ground and working towards their officials levels, to those who want to be part of the community but may not be riders. Every role is valuable and a key component to operational event success.

Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned snowboarder, volunteering with Alberta Snowboard is a rewarding way to contribute to your local snowboard community.

Volunteer roles include but are not limited to; 

• Event set-up and tear down (inside and outside roles)
• Event Admin (athlete and volunteer check-in, equipment management, schedule support, result compliation etc.)
• Course Worker (jump spotter, gate judge, course worker (jump and feature maintenance)
• Athlete support (wrangler, bib collector, awards ceremony lead)

In addition to our volunteer roles, our sport needs Officials! These are our volunteers who are committed to becoming leaders within our sport, focusing on learning the rules, implementing them all whilst creating a fun, inclusive and safe sport environment, 

Officials roles include but are not limited to;

• Event Leaders ( Technical Delegate, Chief of Competition, Start and Finish Referees, Section Chiefs etc. )
• Competition Support (Timing, etc.)

Alberta Snowboard, in partnership with Canada Snowboard, offers opportunities for individuals interested in becoming Technical Sport Officials. These are the specialized roles in competitions that ensure events are fair, safe, and run in accordance with national and international rules. The Canada Snowboard Officials Program includes several levels of training, starting from community-level events to higher-level provincial, national, and international competitions.

To learn more about becoming an official, click here.

If you have any questions as it relates to the Officials program, or how to get started, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Officials Lead – officials@albertasnowboarding.com 

WHY VOLUNTEERISM MATTERS TO US

We know we cannot be great without our community, and our volunteers make up such an important part of our community. 

Volunteering with Alberta Snowboard offers many benefits:

• Be part of the excitement of snowboarding events across Alberta.
• Gain new skills and experience in sports management, officiating, and event coordination.
• Network with others who share your passion for snowboarding.
• Earn volunteer hours for school or community service.
• Get the satisfaction of contributing to your local snowboard community.

WHERE TO FIND YOUR NEXT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Alberta Snowboard hosts a wide range of events, from Groms and grassroots community events to World Cup and National competitions, covering both Style disciplines and Speed disciplines, there’s always an event to get involved in, no matter your level of experience or location within our province! 

To remain in touch with us here at Alberta Snowboard about upcoming opportunities, click below to sign up for volunteer opportunities.

REGISTER HERE! 

Also keep an eye out on our events calendar below for a full list of upcoming events to find the perfect opportunity to volunteer.