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2018 SPORTS CORP MAJOR EVENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is seeking volunteers to help with upcoming events in the Colorado Springs area. See details below for each event and click the corresponding link to volunteer. |
PyeongChang Olympic Downtown Celebration The PyeongChang Olympic Downtown Celebration will celebrate the Opening Ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games on Friday, February 9, from 5:00-10:00 pm in downtown Colorado Springs at Tejon Street & Pikes Peak Avenue. This celebration is a city-wide event that is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Volunteer Shifts:
CLICK HERE to volunteer for the PyeongChang Olympic Downtown Celebration!
Pikes Peak Airstrip Attack
Pikes Peak Airstrip Attack is a half-mile, side-by-side roll race and trap speed competition featuring hundreds of the fastest, most powerful street cars in the nation. The Pikes Peak Airstrip Attack is the only event in the country where participants have the opportunity to come together at a commercial airport the size and importance of the Colorado Springs Airport while competing for the title of the Mile High Victor.
CLICK HERE to volunteer for the Pikes Peak Airstrip Attack! |
Mavic Haute Route Rockies
The Mavic Haute Route Rockies - Stage 7 will finish in Colorado Springs on June 29. The event will feature seven timed, ranked and fully-supported stages covering 550 miles and in excess of 52,500 vertical feet of climbing on some of Colorado’s best known mountain roads, many soaring above 10,000 feet in altitude. As many as 400 cyclists are expected.
Volunteer Application for the Mavic Haute Route Rockies coming soon!
Rocky Mountain State Games The Rocky Mountain State Games (RMSG) is Colorado's largest multi-sport festival for athletes of all ages and athletic abilities including those with physical disabilities or visual impairment. More than 10,000 athletes are expected to participate in 35+ sports in the 2018 RMSG event and more than 900 volunteers are needed to successfully run this event. The 2018 Rocky Mountain State Games will be held primarily July 20-22 & 27-29 in Colorado Springs.
Volunteer Roles: Specialized volunteers called "Operations Assistants" are needed to support each sport and provide on-site assistance to Sport Commissioners in addition to serving as the communications link with staff and operations
The need for general volunteers varies by sport but may be needed for a variety of tasks including: athlete check-in, information booths, set-up/tear-down, course marshals, scoring, timing, hospitality and many other activities. Below are a few examples of some family-friendly volunteer opportunities as well.
CLICK HERE to volunteer as a General Volunteer. |
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb ![]()
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb will join the inaugural “Colorado Summit Series” which features some of the toughest hill climbs in the world including the Guanella Pass Hill Climb (June 3) and Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb (July 21). This new and unique cycling series will finish at the Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb on August 11.
CLICK HERE to volunteer for the Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb! |
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off We are pleased to announce that the annual tradition of a Hot Air Balloon Event on Labor Day weekend at Memorial Park here in Colorado Springs will continue for its 42nd year! More than 65 hot air balloons are expected to participate and 150,000+ spectators will come out to participate in balloon glows for the festival's Saturday and Sunday evening schedules. Along with the balloons, a beer garden, food and product vendors and a kids bouncy village will accompany the hot air balloons at Memorial Park over Labor Day weekend.
The Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off is an event of Hot Apple Productions and the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation.
*Family-friendly Balloon Crew roles also available!
CLICK HERE to volunteer for Labor Day Lift Off as a Crew Volunteer |