June 7, 2014
Volunteer Orientation May 26, 2014
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Race Day Operations Management Team • • • • • • • • •
Cathy Jewett – Volunteer and Package Pick Up Manager Wendy Clark – Carbo Load Dinner Coordinator Anisa Mori – Awards and Celebration Coordinator Karen Stefanson – Expo Coordinator Jackie Fulton and Joel Chevalier – Chief Marshals Wendy Clark – Finish Line Athlete Food Coordinator Mark Johnson – Traffic Manager Dan and Carlee Cindric – Race Operations Managers Dave Clark – Race Director whistlerhalfmarathon.com
Event Facts When
Annually first Saturday of June – June 7, 2014
What
21.1km, 10km run, Little Rippers kids run, NEW Recoverun, NEW instride Seminar Series, partner showcase, fundraiser, carbo load dinner, awards ceremony, entertainment all day long
Where
Whistler Olympic Plaza - start and finish Crystal Lodge – Package Pick Up The North Face Store – Day long entertainment
Who
Recreational distance runners – S2S, LM and PNW whistlerhalfmarathon.com
Benefitting Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
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Thursday, June 5 5pm – 9pm
Package Pick Up Crystal Lodge and Suites
Friday, June 6 Noon - 10pm
Package Pick Up Crystal Lodge and Suites
Noon to 6pm
Partner Showcase presented by Scandinave Spa Crystal Lodge and Suites, Crystal Gallery
1pm to 6pm
instride Seminar Series Crystal Lodge and Suites, Crystal Gallery
6:30pm
Carbo Load Dinner Whistler Brewhouse
7:00pm
Film Screening – Desert Runners Crystal Lodge and Suites, Crystal Gallery
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Saturday, June 7 6:30am
Pre Run Yoga Session (Free)
The North Face Store
7:00am
The North Face Whistler Half Marathon, Marathon Walker’s start. Whistler Olympic Plaza
7:30am
10km Road Run
7:50am
The North Face Whistler Half Marathon, Marathon Runners start. Whistler Olympic Plaza
8:15am
Finish line live entertainment begins
Rutherford Creek Trio GORE-TEX® main stage
9:15am
10km Awards Ceremony
GORE-TEX® main stage
10:15am
Half Marathon Awards Ceremony
GORE-TEX main stage
10:30am
Little Rippers kids run
Whistler Olympic Plaza
11:00am
Live Music Ends
GORE-TEX® main stage
11:30am
Event wrap up
GORE-TEX® main stage
Noon-3pm
Door Prizes, Discounts
The North Face Store
Noon -3pm
DJ Test Pilot live performance
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Runner’s Start. Whistler Olympic Plaza
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Some of the Stats 1200 participants in half marathon(SOLD OUT) 600 participants in 10km distance (NEARLY SOLD OUT) 125 kids in Little Rippers kids run (NEARLY SOLD OUT) 39% have done it before 70% Female, 30% Male 21% Sea to Sky, 39% Metro Vancouver 18% Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island, 9% from WA state Volunteers: 100+ $$ raised for CCFC = $47,000+ 1,200 Traffic Cones 800 Bananas, 500 Bagels Appox. 2,000 litres of water and Powerade
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Primary Deliverables: Deliverables • Safe and fun race for all participants and spectators • Safe and fun environment for all volunteers and staff • First class running event (Friendly, animated, good value, clear course markings, etc.) • Raise funds and awareness to find a cure for IBD • Provide visitors another reason to visit Whistler • To increase running activity in our community
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How can you add to the athlete experience? • • • • • • •
Smile, say hi Make sure your name badge is displayed Marshals – cheer them on, direct them as needed – cow bells On course water stations – “water first, Powerade last” Finish line – Congratulate, ensure safety Food area – well stocked, friendly, ask about experience All – report back what went well, what didn’t
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What to bring to your shift(s) • • • • • • • • • •
Smiling face!!!! Waterproof jacket and pants Clothing suitable for forecast weather (layers) Work gloves if helping set up/tear down Comfortable shoes/boots Water bottle or travel mug Snack Mobile phone Backpack for extra clothes, etc. Name badge if you already have one
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Partnerships • • • • • • • •
Title Platinum Premier Media Host Hotel Food/Water Stations Community Training whistlerhalfmarathon.com
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Volunteer Opportunities • • • • • • • • • • •
Package Pick up (Fri/Sat) Showcase Load In/Load Out (Thurs/Sun) Course Set Up/Tear Down (Fri/Sat) Carbo Load Dinner/ Awards ceremony (Fri/Sat) First Aid Course Marshall and Traffic Control Gear Drop Aid (water) Stations Finish Area Food Station Dispatch Information Desk
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More information www.whistlerhalfmarathon.com Contact Volunteer Coordinator volunteer@whistlerhalfmarathon.com
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THANK YOU!!!!! For helping make this event GREAT!!!
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Door Prizes
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