There
are a number of exciting positions available including: Placard Bearers, Bow Banner Handlers, Games Flag Handlers, Feather Banner Handlers, Balloon Handlers, Sports Ball Balloon Handlers, Sun Balloon Handlers,
and Beach Ball Throwers (see job descriptions below).
These are fun roles with very important functions as it requires you to be
involved in the welcome of athletes to our region and in the celebration of our
home. These roles require a fair amount of standing as well as a need to hold
or move items for a period of time, within a very large group of people. Some
of these roles are not suitable for children under the age of 12, unless they
have an adult with them. Organizational uniforms can be worn. T-shirts will be
provided for non-uniformed groups.
The
Opening Ceremony is on Friday, August 7 at Shell Place. Preshow begins at 7:30
pm, main show starts at 8:15 pm and ends at 10:00 pm. Rehearsals are scheduled
for August 4, 5, 6, and 7. All positions will rehearse as well as perform on
August 7, however rehearsal dates are for individual positions will differ.
The
Closing Ceremony is on Sunday, August 16 at Shell Place. Preshow begins at 5:00
pm, main show starts at 5:30 pm and ends at 7:00 pm. Rehearsals are scheduled
for August 15 and 16. All positions will rehearse as well as perform on August
16, however rehearsal dates are for individual positions will differ.
We would love to
have you participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies! Please let us know
by July 3, 2015 (non-uniformed
groups – to give enough time for the t-shirt order) OR July
15, 2015 (uniformed groups), if you or your group would like to be assigned
to one or more of these roles by emailing Diana Moser at diana.moser@artscouncilwb.ca or 587-674-1625 x.102. Please include
the number of people in the group, how many are under 12 years old, and each
person’s t-shirt size. Thank you for your support and we look forward to
hearing back from you!
Job Descriptions
Placard Bearers:
- 14 Youth Sport
organization representatives
- Role is during the Athlete Parade part of the
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- Each provincial team will be lead in to the
venue by 2 Placard Bearers holding a custom unique Dreamcatcher, designed by
Chipewyan artist Richard Nokohoo
- Also be a part of the Finale of the Opening
and Closing Ceremonies
Bow Banner
Handlers:
- 20 volunteers
- Role is during
the National Anthem part of the Opening Ceremony
- Will line the
unfurled Canada flag on the field
- Also be a part
of the Finale of the Opening Ceremony
Games Flag
Handlers:
- 10 volunteers;
must be over 12 years old
- Bring out the
Games flag
- Shared above
the heads of the athletes
- Also be a part
of the Finale of the Opening Ceremony
Feather Banner
Handlers:
- 40 volunteers;
must be over 12 years old
- Role is during
the Oaths part of the Opening Ceremony
- Also be a part
of the Finale of the Opening Ceremony
Balloon Handlers:
- 12 volunteers
for 3 spike cold-air balloons
- Role is during the Open Sky part of the
Opening Ceremony
- Also be a part
of the Finale of the Opening Ceremony
Sports Ball
Balloon Handlers:
- 16 volunteers;
must be over 12 years old or children need an adult to be the handler
- Role is during
the Sport Tribute part of the Closing Ceremony
- Also be a part
of the Finale of the Closing Ceremony
Sun Balloon
Handlers:
- 6 volunteers;
must be over 12 years old
- Role is during
the Finale of the Closing Ceremony
Beach Ball
Throwers:
- Exact number
of required volunteers is still being determined
- Role is during
the Finale of the Closing Ceremony
- Can be
volunteers used earlier in the Closing Ceremony
