Fall Volunteer Opportunities with CCSC
Did you know that CCSC only has ONE paid staff member (aside from our coaching staff)? We couldn’t do all that we do without the help of our incredible volunteers, and we’d love to have you join us!
There are several ways you can help this fall, and all of them help us raise money for CCSC!
Keep reading for more details, and join our volunteer team here.
Labor Day 5K Race
Where: Crystal Mountain
When: September 2, 2023; 8AM - 11AM
Needs: 5-6 volunteers
Labor Day Tent Sale
Where: Crystal Mountain
When: September 1-3, 2023; 9:30AM - 6:30PM each day
Needs: 2-3 volunteers each day
Ironman Aid Station
Where: Frankfort
When: Sunday, September 17th , 2023
Needs: More than 75 volunteers!
Click here for more information.
Crystal Ski Swap
Where: Crystal Mountain
When: October 27th - 29th (exact shifts TBD)
Fri - evening
Sat morning OR evening
Sun morning or evening
Needs: 5-6 volunteers
Sign Up to Volunteer
If you’re interested in any or all of these volunteer opportunities, please click here to register as a volunteer. Let us know in the info box if there are specifc events/dates or times that you’d like to help.
If you’re interested in volunteering to help with the Ironman Aid Station, please click here to sign up.
Join us to volunteer at Ironman Michigan in Frankfort
Ironman Michigan 70.3 will be coming to Frankfort on Sunday, September 17, 2023, and Crystal Community Ski Club is teaming up with Crossfit Dunes to host an AID STATION on the RUN COURSE!
More than 3,000 participants will be swimming, biking and running to the finish line, and we'll be along the race course to cheer them on and pass out drinks.
We need to recruit more than 75 volunteers to help at RUN Course Aid Station #2 on Race Day. We'll be on the run course between Frankfort and Elberta.
By volunteering, CCSC will receive a GRANT from the Ironman Corporation! All of the details are below. We hope to see you there!
Who: You and your family and friends
What: Volunteer at Ironman Michigan in Frankfort at RUN COURSE aid station #2 with members of the CCSC and CROSSFIT DUNES.
When: Sunday, September 17. There are two shifts you can choose from (9am-1:30pm/1pm-5:30pm) - or you can volunteer for the full day.
Where: More details will be sent out to registered volunteers with exact location and parking information. The aid station will be located along the pathway between Frankfort and Elberta near the East Shore Marina.
Theme: The theme for the aid station is NEON! Wear your brightest colors and accessories!
Additional Details: All volunteers need to be registered separately in order to get waivers signed, including children. Every single volunteer will receive a race T-shirt and is invited to the Ironman Michigan volunteer dinner held at 6:30pm in Frankfort at Mineral Springs park on Sunday night after the race. Raffle prizes will be drawn. Additionally, lunch will be served at the aid station. It should be a fun and exciting day!
How to Register: Click on this link to register to volunteer.
Questions? Contact Anna Luther at mylifeandkids.anna@gmail.com for more information.
Thanks so much! We hope to see you on Sunday, September 17!
CCSC Hosts Aid Station at Ironman 70.3 Michigan
More than 50 volunteers spent Sunday, September 11, 2022, volunteering at Ironman 70.3 in Frankfort Michigan. Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC) hosted an aid station along the run course and spent the day passing out drinks and cheering on the Ironman athletes.
“This was our second year hosting an aid station, and it’s so much fun. It’s a lot of work, but I love seeing our CCSC community and the Frankfort community come together for such an incredible event,” said Anna Luther, Aid Station Team Captain.
The day began before 7 am when volunteers arrived at the aid station to start setting up tables, unloading the box truck and getting organized for the day. Also in the group was program director and coach Marco Dedenbach, setting up his DJ station for the day.
“I spin vinyl, so I wanted to make sure that I had plenty of time to set up my tent and get everything pulled together with plenty of time before the runners came through,” said Marco.
“DJ Marco” played music and made announcements all throughout the day - donating more than 8 hours of his DJ time to keep the volunteers and runners hyped.
“The music was awesome. Several of the runners said they could hear it long before they could see the aid station, and it motivated them to keep on running,” said volunteer and CCSC program coordinator Hunter Steinkamp.
This year’s aid station was a Halloween theme, so volunteers decorated the area with skulls, spooky signs and ghosts. Some volunteers even came in costume.
In exchange for hosting the aid station, CCSC will be awarded a grant from the Ironman Foundation.
“We actively raise money for CCSC throughout the year to keep our program costs as low as possible as well as to help with our many outreach activities to give kids the opportunity to experience winter sports,” Steinkamp said. “Getting to come together at such an inspiring event AND raise money for the club is a win-win!”
Special Thanks
Special thanks to DJ Marco, East Shore Marina (for providing electricity) and Jessica Gilbert (for the amazing Halloween decorations and coffee pot).
Save the Date
Next year’s event will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Mark your calendar to join us and volunteer at our aid station!
HUGE THANKS
This event would not be possible without the volunteers that came and helped. Huge thank you to all of you!
Walter Armstrong
Ashley Armstrong
Mia Armstrong
Elizabeth Armstrong
Ron Bing
Robert Boehm
Nancy Boehm
Luciano Carrella
Jayden Carver
Lisa Clay
Janel Farron
Tim Furbacher
Erin Gilbert
Jessica Gilbert
Wyatt Gilbert
Ada Grubaugh
Katie Hawkins
Natalie Higley
Ava Higley
Anna Higley
Jeffrey Huber
Steven Kermode
Dosie Kermode
Ellis Larsen
Cassie Lietaert
Emilee Lietaert
Alice Luther
Anna Luther
Simon Luther
Miles Luther
Matt Luther
Beth Major
Amy McKinley
Leah McRae
Angela Meyer
Gene Meyer
Owen Mills
Andrea Morin
Brynn Morin
Joseph Morse
Ella Newbold
Sara Padden
August Pityo
Erica Plesha
Cecilia Postma
Michelle Russell
MaryJo Schrank
Barb Sobkoviak
Gloria Sobkoviak
Joel Sobkoviak
Hunter Steinkamp
Carolyn Thayer
Kristen Vigland
Lorenzo Walker
Send us Your Pics
If you were volunteering at the event, we’d love to share your pictures! Please send them to Hunter Steinkamp at HunterSteinkamp@ccskiclub.org.
Join us to volunteer at Ironman Michigan in Frankfort
Ironman Michigan 70.3 will be coming to Frankfort on Sunday, September 11, 2022, and Crystal Community Ski Club is once again hosting an AID STATION on the RUN COURSE!
More than 3,000 participants will be swimming, biking and running to the finish line, and we'll be along the race course to cheer them on and pass out drinks.
We need to recruit more than 30 volunteers to help at RUN Course Aid Station #2 on Race Day. We'll be on the run course between Frankfort and Elberta.
By volunteering, CCSC will receive a GRANT from the Ironman Corporation! All of the details are below. We hope to see you there!
Who: You and your family and friends
What: Volunteer at Ironman Michigan in Frankfort at RUN COURSE aid station #2 with members of the CCSC.
When: Sunday, September 11. There are two shifts you can choose from (9am-1:30pm/1pm-5:30pm) - or you can volunteer for the full day.
Where: More details will be sent out to registered volunteers with exact location and parking information. The aid station will be located along the pathway between Frankfort and Elberta near the East Shore Marina.
Additional Details: All volunteers need to be registered separately in order to get waivers signed, including children. Every single volunteer will receive a race T-shirt and is invited to the Ironman Michigan volunteer dinner held at 6:30pm in Frankfort at Mineral Springs park on Sunday night after the race. Raffle prizes will be drawn. Additionally, lunch will be served at the aid station. It should be a fun and exciting day!
How to Register: Click on this link to register to volunteer.
Questions? Respond to this email to have your questions answered.
Thanks so much! We hope to see you on Sunday, September 11!