Volunteering

One of the important ingredients in a successful triathlon is the volunteers. Volunteers make it possible to conduct a safe, well-organized event. Volunteers will find their task fun and exciting. At the end of the day, they'll feel like they made a valuable contribution to the success of the race. They will also feel appreciated - triathletes are known to be a very appreciative group. It won't be unusual for many participants to thank you for your contribution during the race. If you volunteer we urge you to be energetic and enthusiastic, but above all, HAVE FUN!

Volunteer Registration

The various volunteer jobs are listed below - followed by descriptions to each job. If you'd like to help us out, simply fill out the volunteer registration form.

Typical Volunteering Jobs

Swim Course Assistance

People who own boats, kayaks or canoes are always welcome to help out during the swim portion of the race. We use a very simple rule when it comes to water safety: we can never have too many watercrafts out on the water during the swim. People who volunteer in this area will be directed by the "Swim Coordinator" to take a specific position along the swim course.

Shore Marshals

Shore Marshals will be needed to ensure the access from the water to transition is clear and clean. They assist in guiding the public and swimmers.  Ensure the start of the race is ready to go and assist with the take down once all swimmers have cleared.

Bike Course Marshal

One of our most important jobs! Volunteers on the bike course are there to direct the participants to turn in the appropriate direction at certain areas on the course. Volunteers are equipped with bright orange vests and sometimes stop sign paddles.   They ensure the safety of the cyclists and motorists.

Run Course Marshal

Volunteers on the run course have the responsibility of directing participants at certain turns. Volunteers are equipped with bright orange vests and sometimes stop sign paddles.

Transition Zone

The transition zone is the fenced in area containing all the bikes, and all the athletes gear. This area sees constant action. Volunteers will be stationed at the two entrances to the transition area. They will be asked to keep spectators out at all times. During the event, transition zone volunteers will become traffic cops - directing participants out the appropriate exits of the transition zone.

Parking Marshal

Volunteers are needed to direct all the arriving participants to the designated parking areas and to assure that the participant’s park in an orderly manner.

Water Stations

During the run (& one bike)portion of the event, we have aid stations set up for the participants. Volunteers typically hand participants cups filled with water and/or energy drinks. At selected events (longer events), the aid stations are also stocked with energy gels.

Finish Area

Includes Timing assistance with a Chip Timing System, and the volunteers will assist the timing company as required.

Medals

Handing out the medals at the finish.

Medical

Assist with athletes who may need assistance.

Food & Refreshments

These are the folks who assist with serving the beverages and food to volunteers during the event and to the participants following the event.

Motorcycle & Driver

A few motorcycles and drivers are required to carry Triathlon British Columbia officials around the course. Each motorcycle driver has to supply their own motorcycle along with a second motorcycle helmet for the official.

Registration

One day prior to the event, participants must check-in. They receive their official event numbers, packet of information, t-shirts, swim caps, etc. This function takes place the day prior to the race and also for a few hours the day before the event.

Body Marking

Assist with marking the bodies of all athletes before race start.

Timing Chips

Assist with issuing chips to the athletes prior to race start.

Kids Run (SATURDAY BEFORE)

A couple of volunteers are needed to assist with the kids run that happens the evening before race day.  Hand out bibs and direct the kids to the start.

Equipment Transport

Volunteers are needed to pickup and deliver equipment and supplies from storage facilities to the race site. To transport tables, chairs, water and supplies to all the water stations on the run and bike courses.At the end of the event volunteers are needed to collect all the equipment and supplies form the water stations and the race site and deliver them back to their storage facilities.

Site Setup: PERFECT FOR A LARGE GROUP

(HONORARIUMS CAN BE PAID)

Volunteers are needed to setup our race site expo one to two days prior to the event. There are a number of tasks to be done from setting up tents, tables & chairs, to setting up fencing, banners, barricades etc.

Site Take Down: PERFECT FOR A LARGE GROUP

(HONORARIUMNS CAN BE PAID)

Volunteers are needed to take down and clean up our race site expo. There are a number of tasks to be done from dismantling tents, to removing fencing, banners, barricades etc.