Volunteering with Alberta Snowboard

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.

The Role of Officials and Volunteers

Snowboard Officials are essential to running safe and successful events. Officials work at various levels of competition, ensuring that events adhere to safety standards and rules, while also creating a fun and positive environment for athletes. Volunteers play crucial roles in supporting the smooth operation of events, whether it’s helping with timing, scoring, or setting up courses.

At Alberta Snowboard, we rely on volunteers for a wide range of roles, including:

Event Set-Up & Tear-Down: Assisting with preparing the course or event venue.

Competition Support: Timing, scoring, and assisting with technical elements of competitions.

Athlete Support: Helping athletes with event registration and guiding them through the competition day.

General Event Assistance: Supporting various logistical aspects of events, including check-in, volunteer coordination, and equipment management.

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.

Becoming an Official

Alberta Snowboard, in partnership with Canada Snowboard, offers opportunities for individuals interested in becoming Technical Officials. These are 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.

Officials are trained to perform tasks such as:

Managing timing and scoring.

Ensuring competitions adhere to safety regulations.

Overseeing event rules and judging.

To learn more about becoming an official, click here.

Please note that the Officials Program is currently under development and will be announced later this fall. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming training sessions and how you can get involved.

Why Volunteer?

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.

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.

Please check our events calendar for a full list of upcoming events and find the perfect opportunity to volunteer.

How to Get Started

If you are interested in volunteering with Alberta Snowboard or have any questions, please reach out to us at admin@albertasnowboarding.com.

Whether you’re looking to become a certified official or simply want to help at an event, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. We welcome volunteers of all experience levels and look forward to working with you to grow the sport of snowboarding in Alberta.