The inaugural PoCo Grand Prix is just two months away and the city is putting a call out for volunteers and sponsors.
The July 15 bike race is part of BC Superweek — Canada’s largest professional road cycling series, with a number of races in various Metro Vancouver communities — and is expected to attract thousands to downtown PoCo.
And dozens of volunteers and sponsors are needed to make the Grand Prix a success. Approximately 150 volunteers over the age of 15 are needed for tasks including team captains, race course fencing, signage, marshalling, VIP tent, beer garden, fundraising, first aid, PoCo Grand Prix Expo (a trade show), street team event hosts, event setup and takedown, and other areas.
People can volunteer as individuals, as a group or as a team from an organization of up to 12 volunteers. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/volunteer for information and registration.
Event and sponsorship information is available at www.pocograndprix.ca. Questions may emailed to [email protected] or to Lori Bowie at 604-927-7900. For volunteer opportunities, contact Rob Loxterkamp at [email protected] or at 604-927-7953.
The PoCo Grand Prix will feature about 200 international cyclists racing along a 1.3-km criterium-style circuit in downtown PoCo; there will also be a community festival including entertainment, a beer garden and other activities for all ages.
Registration will open in the coming weeks for public events such as children’s and youth races and a corporate challenge.
