Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in the 2008 CN Canadian Women’s Open. If you are interested in volunteering, please read through the following volunteer duty descriptions and download an application at the bottom of this page or click here to apply on-line. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Milaina Lagzdins, Tournament Assistant, CN Canadian Women's Open, 1-800-263-0009, ext. 434 or at mlagzdins@rcga.org.

Thank you very much. We look forward to seeing you in Ottawa!

Caddie Services:

Volunteers will issue and retrieve caddie vests as well as ensure that the proper caddie name is on the correct caddie bib for the following day. You will also distribute towels and yardage books and oversee the caddie hospitality area during the tournament. Some positions require that volunteers work with minors and as a result, may be subject to a background check prior to the tournament.

Caddies – Pro-Am:

Caddies are required for the amateurs in the Monday and Wednesday Pro-Ams. As this is not a volunteer position, you will be paid through the RCGA tournament office after the round if you get a bag. Please apply on-line (below) or complete and return the Pro-Am Caddie Application form.

Communications:

Volunteers will handle and forward all incoming calls from the general public and other committees regarding the event along with fielding calls from on-course radios. Volunteers will sign out and sign in on-course radios, ensuring that all radios are charged for the next day.

Corporate Hospitality:

Volunteers are liaisons between corporate patrons and the tournament at corporate product areas such as Skyboxes, Marquee Tents etc. Volunteers will check credentials and will direct corporate patrons to the correct areas.

Ecology:

Ensure cleanliness of championship grounds through maintenance of garbage receptacles and litter. Some lifting required.

Golf Carts:

Volunteers will sign out/in golf carts to authorized personnel, ensuring that all carts are returned and ready for use the next day.

Facilities/Grounds & Course:

Volunteers assist with the distribution of signs, water, deliveries, etc to designated drop off points on-site. Duties also include assisting with pre-tournament setup as well as post tournament takedown.

Marshals : (Strong knowledge of golf etiquette is required)

Volunteers will provide crowd control and enforce golf etiquette among spectators along the course so that play is not disturbed. Marshals should have the physical ability to work 6 hour shifts and walk to and from their hole assignments.

Parking:

Volunteers will coordinate parking for players, officials, media and spectators.

Player Services:

Hospitality and Registration – Volunteers will assist in coordinating local activities, gathering material for information packages as well as handling general hospitality inquiries from players and their families.
Day Care - Volunteers will assist on-site daycare staff.

Player Transportation:

Volunteers will transport LPGA professionals and tournament officials to and from airports, official hotels, private housing and the golf club. Drivers must be 25 years of age, with a valid driver's license and must complete the requested driver information on the volunteer application.

Pro-Am:

Volunteers will assemble gift packages and serve as hosts during the Pro-Ams. They will staff the amateur registration tables, distribute gift packages, assist with the draw party and coordinate the Pro-Ams as needed.

Range:

Volunteers will assist in the operation of the range to distribute practice balls, change nameplates and control access to the range, putting and chipping greens.

Volunteer Security:

Assist with access control to restricted areas on-site, including the player services area, clubhouse and other secured areas. Experience as a security guard or in law enforcement is not required.

Scoring:

All Scoring volunteers must be available for a shift on Wednesday (Pro-Am) for training purposes. This committee works closely with the LPGA scoring staff to provide live scoring and statistics to the LPGA website and media.
Walking Scorer: Record unofficial scores and statistics as you walk the golf course with a group of LPGA professionals during championship play. Walking Scorers must be able to walk 18 holes and have a strong knowledge of golf etiquette.
Standard Bearer: Volunteers will walk the golf course with the LPGA players while carrying a standard, changing the scores during the round. Standard Bearers must have the endurance to walk 18 holes as well as a strong knowledge of golf etiquette.
Greenside Reporter: Volunteers will input data into a palm pilot (training provided) while stationed greenside during championship play. The Greenside reporter works closely with the Walking Scorers and Scoring Central. You will have to walk to your assigned green.
Scoring Central: Duties include collecting competitors' scorecards, distributing copies to media centre and the scoring trailer, assisting at main scoreboards, stats validation and recording scores as they are radioed from the golf course.
Leaderboard: Volunteers will operate a manual leaderboard located near the 18 th green. Be aware, you may have to work on elevated platforms.

Special Events:

Volunteers will assist with events such as player functions, junior clinics and on-site promotions. Some positions require that volunteers work with minors and as a result, may be subject to a background check prior to the tournament.

Spectator Services:

Volunteers will sell tickets, check credentials, and operate will call and claim checks at the spectator entrance. Spectator Services will also deliver daily pairing sheets and programs, operate the locator board and assist individuals with special needs. Volunteers will direct spectators to different areas of the golf course and answer general tournament questions.

Volunteer Services:

Volunteers will assist with uniform packaging, uniform and credential distribution at the volunteer orientation meetings in the month prior to the championship and staff the volunteer area during the tournament.

Apply online

Download 2008 CN Canadian Women's Open Volunteer Application Form (PDF file, 389 KB)

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