Winter Event Volunteer Registration

Whitefish Mountain Resort

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3915 Big Mountain Rd

Winter Event Volunteer RegistrationIn conjunction with the Big Mountain Commercial Association, Whitefish Mountain Resort needs help creating fun on snow events! There are several competitions over the course of the winter that require volunteers to help create a fun and safe event.How this works:Following this process allows you to register as a volunteer. To register, please provide your contact information and let us know what events you may be interested in.Our event coordinator will reach out to you to determine if you are able to volunteer for the event (based on the number of volunteers needed for any event, your availability, ski ability, experience, etc.).Once registered, our Event Coordinator will contact you about specific dates and where we need you, to confirm details, and prepare you for what lies ahead. This will help determine if you are able to fulfill the need of the volunteer position. Based on availability, ski experience, mountain knowlege etc. If you are not contacted, volunteer spots have been filled.See below for information about what, where, when and how you would be doing things at a typical event. Each time you volunteer you earn a few things:<ul><li>A Lift Ticket (good for 12 months after the event you volunteer for)</li></ul> <ul><li>A lift ticket for the day of volunteering, if required.</li></ul> <ul><li>Entry into the Prize Raffle (must be present at award ceremony to win)</li></ul> <ul><li>Community Respect and Appreciation!!!</li></ul> <ul><li>Whiteout, Biggie Banks and Nate Chute events - $15 lunch voucher good to WMR F&amp;B outlets.</li></ul> <ul><li>USSA Alpine Race Volunteers– A homemade sack lunch from our friends at FVSEF.</li></ul> We ask each volunteer to have:<ul><li>-Intermediate/advanced skiing or snowboarding ability (Please, no beginners)</li></ul> <ul><li>-Backpack</li></ul> <ul><li>-Warm clothes and layers based on the weather</li></ul> <ul><li>-And another layer, just in case</li></ul> <ul><li>-Snacks and Water</li></ul> <ul><li>-Ski / Snowboard equipment</li></ul> <ul><li>-Knowledge of the mountain is helpful</li></ul> What we will give you:<ul><li>-Training on what to do based on your volunteer position</li></ul> <ul><li>-A radio, and training on how to use it</li></ul> <ul><li>-Course worker jacket – to designate you as a course worker. This is not for warmth.</li></ul> <ul><li>-A padded seat – standing on snow is cold after a while</li></ul> <ul><li>-Handwarmers – if it’s chilly</li></ul> <ul><li>-Cowbell – for hyping up competitors!</li></ul> Duties / Positions: Most volunteer duties fall into a few categories: <ul><li>Course Marshal / Gate Judge – Make sure racers are going around the gates, staying on course, etc.</li></ul> <ul><li>Timing – Writing times or marking off competitors as they finish a course</li></ul> <ul><li>Course Work – repairing gates or ruts during the race</li></ul> <ul><li>Crossing Guard – Controlling managed course crossing by non-racing public.</li></ul> <ul><li>Course Building – if you have raced banked slaloms before, we may need some help digging!</li></ul> <ul><li>Scoreboard – Writing scores on a scoreboard at the finish line.</li></ul> <ul><li>Snowball Patrol – Help to control snowballs at the Pond Skim!</li></ul> Volunteer Opportunities<ul><li>Jan 10-12 – IFSA 2* Jr. Freeski Event</li></ul> <ul><li>Jan 25 – Biggie Banks #1 Banked Slalom</li></ul> <ul><li>Feb 8 - Whiteout</li></ul> <ul><li>Feb 22 /23 - USSA Alpine Race</li></ul> <ul><li>Mar 1 – Biggie Banks #2 Skier / Boarder Cross</li></ul> <ul><li>March 7-9 - IFSA 3* Jr. Freeski Event</li></ul> <ul><li>Mar 15 – Biggie Banks #3 Banked Slalom</li></ul> <ul><li>March 22/23 - Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross</li></ul> <ul><li>April 5 – Pond Skim</li></ul> ---------------------------------------------------------Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat do I do after I register?You will be emailed a confirmation/receipt. Please double check your registration to make sure it is correct.I need to make a change to my registration! Changing your category at registration is not an option. If the information provided is incorrect (you want to change divisions, for instance) you must re-register for the event with the correct information (name, date, age, gender, category, etc). This will require you to pay for a second entry while the refund is being processed. Please allow up to two weeks for refund of the incorrect entry to be processed. To request the refund, you must follow refund request steps listed above by the cutoff date for your event.I still haven't been contacted, what should I do?If you haven't heard from our event coordinator, double check that you registered for the correct event. It could also mean that all volunteer spots have been filled.What are my transport options getting to the event and around the village?The SNOW Bus will also operate between Whitefish and Whitefish Mountain Resort. A shuttle will operate in the upper village areas, and all parking lots will be open through the event.<a href="https://skiwhitefish.com/snowbus/" title="https://skiwhitefish.com/snowbus/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">S.N.O.W. Bus Schedule</a>What about parking?Please obey all parking signage and park as per normal. Temporary parking in the Village may be available during registration.<a href="https://skiwhitefish.com/parking/" title="https://skiwhitefish.com/parking/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Parking Map</a><a href="https://skiwhitefish.com/lodging-maps/" title="https://skiwhitefish.com/lodging-maps/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Village Map</a>Check in on TimeThe event coordinator will contact you with time and location.Can I transfer my entry to my friend if I can’t make it to the event?No. See refund information above. New registrations must be completed by each person. You can request a refund, and your friend should register independently.REFUND POLICY Things happen. We understand that sometimes people are unable to compete. Entry fees are 100% refundable when contacted 24 hours before the event. To request a refund, follow the link in your confirmation email to “Go to My Tickets”, from there, follow the “Request a Refund” prompt; OR in your Eventbrite account the upper right-hand drop-down menu, select “Tickets”, then select the event, from there, follow the “Request a Refund” prompt.Refund requests sent to other points of contact will not be honored.A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

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