Please email ykfrostbite50@gmail.com if you would like to help out.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Checkpoint Host
Required: 2 x check point (3 at Walsh for 13 in total)Check point hosts keep the fire going in each check point tent so that there is always water for participants passing through, and check off participants as they come through the check point. They can choose to provide snacks at their check point if they want (not mandatory - all participants are fully self supported). If the weather is very cold, they may do frost nip checks on participants as they pass through.
This is a great way to participate and support the Frostbite 50! Participants always appreciate the friendly faces they see along the way at check points! Check point hosts require their own transportation to and from their check point, but tents/water/stove will be provided.
Shifts/Locations:
*PLEASE NOTE THAT CHECKPOINT CLOSE TIMES HAVE CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS*
Be the first to congratulate participants on a job well done! Finish line hosts check off participants as they cross the finish line, and hand out finisher medals. This is located at the Ski Club.
Shifts:
There are two Ingraham Trail crossings on the Frostbite 50 course. In March the road can be busy with trucks going up to the diamond mines, so it’s important to have a marshalls at the two crossings to ensure that participants cross safely. Road marshalls need their own transportation to and from their positions.
Shifts:
Organised by the Great Slave Snowmobile Association, the snow machine safety riders are integral to a successful event. They patrol the route and provide assistance as needed. In the event of an injury they may be called upon to transport first aid staff to the injured participant along the course
Shifts:
| Checkpoint | Open | Cutoff | Close | Shift times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1: Walsh | 9:15 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 9:15-12:00 |
| 2: North Prosperous | 10:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 | 10:00-2:00 |
| 3: Cassidy | 10:15 | 3:15 | 3:45 | 10:15-1:15 1:15-3:45 |
| 4: Dettah Road | 11:00 | 5:45 | 6:15 | 11:00-3:00 3:00-6:15 |
Finish Line Host
Required: 6Be the first to congratulate participants on a job well done! Finish line hosts check off participants as they cross the finish line, and hand out finisher medals. This is located at the Ski Club.
Shifts:
| Shift Time | Volunteers needed |
|---|---|
| Before 15:00 | 2 volunteers |
| 15:00 - 17:00 | 2 volunteers |
| 17:00 - 19:00 | 2 volunteers |
Road Marshalls
Required: 4There are two Ingraham Trail crossings on the Frostbite 50 course. In March the road can be busy with trucks going up to the diamond mines, so it’s important to have a marshalls at the two crossings to ensure that participants cross safely. Road marshalls need their own transportation to and from their positions.
Shifts:
| Location | Shift Time | Volunteers needed |
|---|---|---|
| Near Yellowknife Bridge | 9:15-11:00 | 2 volunteers |
| Near Cassidy Point | 11:00 - 15:30 | 2 volunteers |
Safety Riders
Required: 10Organised by the Great Slave Snowmobile Association, the snow machine safety riders are integral to a successful event. They patrol the route and provide assistance as needed. In the event of an injury they may be called upon to transport first aid staff to the injured participant along the course
Shifts:
| Shift Time | Volunteers needed |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 22:00 (flexible) | 10 volunteers |
