Welcome to the World of Sport Events

This website is dedicated to Sport Event volunteers. Whether you’ve already been recruited as a volunteer or you’re considering volunteering, this website will provide you with the information and updates you need to know about volunteering for Sport Events. Remember to check this website regularly for the latest information.

What is a Sport Event?

Sport Events are major national or international events, such as World Cups or World Championships that will take place in the Vancouver and Whistler area in 2008 and 2009. In collaboration with the winter International Sport Federations, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) will be testing operations at these events. Each sport discipline will be tested at least once leading up to the 2010 Winter Games.

Sport Events are a fantastic way to build your volunteer portfolio and gain experience working at venues where the Games will be held in 2010. Sport Event volunteers will fill a variety of roles both on and off the field of play. This experience will be a valuable asset when being considered for a Games-time role.

Apply now...

To apply for a volunteer opportunity with a Sport Event or to learn more about the 2010 Winter Games, click here. Remember to choose “yes” to Sport Events on your Games-time volunteer application form.

Already applied?

If you have already submitted your Games-time volunteer application form, remember to visit On Your Mark for regular updates on your Games-time volunteer journey.

For more information about the 2010 Winter Games, visit vancouver2010.com.

The Sport Event volunteer website is available in English only. Should you require assistance in French, please contact 1.866.925.8657 between Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (PST).

Le site Web des bénévoles pour les épreuves sportives n’est offert qu’en anglais. Si vous avez besoin d’aide en français, veuillez composer le 1.866.925.8657 du lundi au vendredi, de 9 h 00 à 17 h 00 (heure du Pacifique). 

Sport Events...Learn More

Here’s a list of all of the Sport Events scheduled to take place between October 2008 and September 2009, and the venues where each event will take place.

Pacific Coliseum (PAC)

Short Track Speed Skating (October 24-26, 2008)
Figure Skating (February 2-8, 2009)

Whistler Olympic/Paralympic Park (WOP)

Nordic Combined (January 16-17, 2009)
Cross-Country Skiing (January 16-18, 2009)
Ski Jumping (January 24-25, 2009)

IPC Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon (March 4-7, 2009)
Biathlon (March 11-15, 2009)

The Whistler Sliding Centre (WSC)

Bobsleigh and Skeleton (February 2-7, 2009)
Luge (February 16-21, 2009)

Cypress Mountain (CYM)

Freestyle Skiing (February 5-7, 2009)
Snowboard (February 12-15, 2009)

Vancouver Olympic/Paralympic Centre (HIL)

Wheelchair Curling (February 21-28, 2009)
Curling (March 5-15, 2009)

UBC Thunderbird Arena (UBC)

Ice Sledge Hockey (February 24-March 1, 2009)
Ice Hockey (August 31-September 6, 2009)

Whistler Creekside (WCR)

IPC Alpine Skiing (March 9-14, 2009)

Richmond Olympic Oval (ROO)

Speed Skating (March 12-15, 2009)

Canada Hockey Place (CHP)

Ice Hockey (August 31-September 6, 2009)