July 24, 2013 (Fairbanks, AK) – Fairbanks will be hosting the 2014 Arctic Winter Games March 15-22, during the school spring break. As we did last year for Jr. Nationals, NSCF will be recruiting volunteers to help at the ski events at Birch Hill. So, reserve some time that week if you’d like to help.

Meanwhile, there will be an AWG event held at Pioneer Park on Sunday, July 28th from 1-5 p.m. called WINTER GAMES IN THE SUMMER for the purpose of educating residents of Fairbanks about what to expect at the Games.

There will be athletes coming from 9 contingents to compete in 20 different sports. Each sport will be represented at their own “station” during the AWG event on 7/28. Some ideas for the x-c ski station include showing videos of exciting ski races, displaying ski posters, photos, ski equipment, having a roller board available for visitors to try, maybe a Ski ERG, too???

Visitors of this AWG event at Pioneer Park can win a prize (free ice cream, train ride,…) just for registering as an AWG volunteer while there. So this may be a good time to sign up!

We are in need of some volunteers to staff our x-c ski station this Sunday. So, if you would like to help any time from 12 to 6 p.m. (includes set-up and clean-up time) and/or you have exhibit ideas to show the community how fun and exciting x-c skiing is, please send an email to me, Sharon Baker: bobandsharonbaker@gmail.com and/or my daughter Davya Flaharty: davyaflaharty@gmail.com.

If volunteering your time on Sunday, please indicate WHEN you are able to serve. Bring a friend or family member along with you, if you’d like. I’d like to have at least 2 volunteers at our station the whole time.

Thank you for considering to volunteer your time to the 2014 AWG in Fairbanks, Alaska!