2016 Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon Volunteer Training

GET INSPIRED IN ONE MINUTE!

THANK YOU!

Volunteers are key to our success and are vital in providing a safe, organized and fun race. As a volunteer for Blue Nose, you are making a special contribution to your community; you will meet new people and share your skills and leadership talents.

We couldn’t do it without you. In fact, we need more than 1,500 volunteers to help make the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon a world-class event and a great success for the runners, walkers, their families and spectators.

About the Blue NoseIn the beginning…

In 2004, seven Nova Scotians came together to create the BLUE NOSE INTERNATIONAL MARATHON. Their vision was to showcase the City of Halifax and to celebrate a community focused on healthy living and active lifestyles. Twelve years later, we encourage everyone in our community and beyond to get involved as a volunteer, sponsor, spectator, or participant, be it as a runner, walker, or Nordic walker.

History of Blue NoseLegend has it back in the age of sail when the sea was at the very core of our existence, mariners would arrive in the Port of Halifax with noses stained blue by the dye of their peacoat sleeves - the perfect substitute for a handkerchief. It is in their name, we run.

Our Mission

Engage the imaginations of fellow Nova Scotians in a way that inspires them to seek healthy, active and vital lifestyles.

Our Goals

• Healthy and active lifestyles • All ages, levels and abilities• Youth and fitness• Raise funds for our community• Showcase Halifax’s beauty • Build community participation, volunteering,

sponsoring, cheering and fund raising• Treat everyone as elite performers• Deliver an extraordinary experience

It’s more than a marathonThe 3 day Race Weekend features :

Shoe Mountain Active Living ExpoPre Race Mixer Youth ZonePasta Village Celebration ZoneAfter Party Passport ProgramScotiabank Charity Challenge

• Scotiabank Full Marathon - 325• Recharge with Milk Half Marathon – 2,300• GoodLife FITNESS 10km – 3,500• Johnson Insurance 5km – 2,500• Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run – 4,000• Killam Properties Marathon Team Relay – 375• 80+ charities in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge

We expect up to 13,000 runners and walkers in 2016

News for 2016• Killam Properties Marathon Team Relay• Johnson 5km to Saturday at 3pm• Two wave start to the GoodLife 10km• 2km distance to the Doctors NS Youth Run (2km + 4km)• Expanded Active Living Expo is on two floors• Growth of the Shoe Mountain and Socks for Soles programs• Increase environmental sustainability • Build community engagement

Help us spread the word and follow us on

Volunteers

With responsibilities ranging from registration, kit pick up, food and beverage services, providing guidance, support, medical care, hydration, safety, direction and motivation, our volunteers are second to none.

Your enthusiasm, commitment and efforts ensure every participant has an extraordinary experience, from pre-race to post-race.

Last year, we had over 1,500 volunteers = 40,000 volunteer hours!!

Volunteer BenefitsVolunteers ensure a safe, organized and fun race. You are making a contribution to your community, meeting new people and sharing your skills and talent.

Volunteers will receive:• Volunteer Commemorative T-Shirt• Invitation to the After Party on Sunday evening• Free Metro Transit passes for Race Weekend (Fri-Sun)• Certificate of Achievement • Satisfaction in knowing that you helped a world-class event!

Volunteer Centre

The Volunteer Centre is located on Level 3 of the WTCC. It is where volunteers check in, get their t-shirt and can take a break during their shift(s).

Folks here assist with registering volunteers and making sure volunteers have what they need before sending them out on their shift.

They also provide refreshment and snacks.

We offer secure bag storage for our volunteers!

We need to know you’ve arrived!Please check in at the Volunteer Centre prior to your shift.

For the safety of our volunteers

All volunteers outside of the Scotiabank Centre must wear a SAFETY VEST.

This makes YOU more visible to motorists, participants, spectators, and fellow volunteers.

Check out the route maps on the website

Volunteers are identified by a t-shirt provided for the event.

Know Your Bibs

5km

FULL HALF 10km

YOUTH

Each event is identified by a bib colour which remains the same year over year.

Course Marshals should be very familiar with bib colours

MARATHON TEAM RELAY

Thank you for helping make Blue Nose Marathon’s mission a reality.

We couldn’t run it without you!