somersault event volunteers
We are grateful each year to receive so much support from volunteers, at Somersault Triathlon, Duathlon, Run Series, and Wylie Ryan Kids' Events. Without keen and energetic volunteers, most events simply wouldn't happen. Having to hire all the personnel required for each event, would make events prohibitively expensive for most of us.

We welcome and need volunteers at each event. This volunteer information section will hopefully encourage you, your family, friends, or your local clubs/organization to give it a try. Volunteering can be an exhilarating and rewarding experience.

why volunteer
Volunteers often leave Somersault events talking as excitedly about their experience as the participants do. Being right there, directing, cheering, handing out aid, assisting with timing, or dispensing finish line support, volunteers are indeed participants in the event. The thrill of encouraging and supporting the participants, is second only to the that of participating yourself.

Another good reason to volunteer is that you are helping support the charity or charities that benefit from the events. There are many "winners" in each Somersault event and many of these winners are the communities and residents who are promoted in, and who receive support from, them.

what do I receive for volunteering
Besides sharing the excitement and the exhilaration of being involved, each volunteer will receive a souvenir T-Shirt, share in the post race refreshments and meals, and receive a heartfelt thank you from both the organizers and the participants.

what do clubs and organizations receive for volunteering
In addition to these personal benefits, what makes volunteering even more fun is doing it alongside friends, family,or members of your community club, team or organization. Somersault offers a generous donation program to groups that are willing to provide 10 or more volunteers at an event. It can be both fun and profitable for your club.

how can I - or my team/club/organization - sign up to volunteer
1. You can email the Event Race Director whose name and email address can be found near the top of each event entry information page.  Just go to one of the event calendars at www.somersault.ca, click on the event name, the Race Director's email address, and send a note indicating your interest. You can be certain you will receive a quick response - because we love volunteers.

2. You can also email the Somersault Volunteer Coordinator at info@somersault.ca to let us know of your interest.