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Kelsey Kaupp
289-783-9965
kelsey.kaupp@niagarahealth.on.ca
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Prior to the Event
Saturday, June 7 2025 at Burgoyne Woods, 70 Edgedale Rd, St. Catharines, from 9:00am-2:00pm.
All roles will be assigned two weeks out from the event and will be accessible via the volunteer search above. Shift times will vary depending on the role assigned.
The main method of contact will be e-mail. For all concerns and inquiries, please contact your Volunteer Coordinator, Kelsey Kaupp, at Kelsey.kaupp@niagarahealth.on.ca.
Burgoyne Woods is located at 70 Edgedale Rd, St. Catharines. To access volunteer parking, please continue along Edgedale Road, into the park, turning left at the ‘t’ in the road. Parking is limited and we ask any of those that can, to either carpool or be dropped off and picked up on event day. If you require accessible parking arrangements, please contact Kelsey.kaupp@niagarahealth.on.ca prior to the event date.
Please try to arrive 30 minutes prior to your volunteer shift to accommodate for parking, check-in, and travel time. You will sign in at Volunteer Tent #1, which is located across from main registration. From there you will be directed to you volunteer station or to Volunteer Tent #2.
Please dress according for the weather. The event is rain or shine, and many of the roles will require you to be on your feet for long periods of time. A volunteer shirt will be provided and you are required to wear it for the duration of your shift. It is recommended that you bring a hat, sunscreen, a light snack, comfortable shoes and a reusable water bottle.
A pizza lunch, refreshments, coffee and snacks will be provided to all volunteers and additional food will be available for purchase from vendors. A water refill trailer will be located on-site. Please note, the event spans a large portion of the park, and these amenities may not be located in close proximity to your station.
Participants will start at the registration tent to pick up their t-shirt, wristband & running bib before heading over to the main event site. When it is time for their heat block, they will head over to the giant inflatable arch to line up at the starting line. The obstacle course is 1km and has approximately 15 obstacles that will take an average of 15 minutes to complete. After the course, participants are welcome to stay and play in the Fun Zone or head home.
The sensory heat block allows participants who may be sensitive to noise and crowds to still enjoy the obstacle course experience in a more controlled and comfortable environment. By offering less noise and fewer kids, participants can focus on navigating the obstacles at their own pace without feeling overwhelmed by sensory overload. This heat will start at 1pm and will be the last of the day.
If you require a Letter of Confirmation for community service hours, please connect with your volunteer lead when you sign out at the end of your shift.
During the Event
During the event, staff from the Niagara Health Foundation will be placed at each of the stations as your team lead(s); Registration, Green Team, Parking, Starting Line, Obstacle Course, and Fun Zone. Familiarize yourself with your station lead, they will be your main point of contact for any communications.
If you have any urgent issues during the event (i.e – lost or injured child, health emergency, etc.), please contact the volunteer lead immediately. Kelsey Kaupp – 289-783-9965
If you need to step away from your station, you must communicate this with your station lead prior to leaving. Stations cannot be left unsupervised. If your station lead is not in close proximity, please connect with a fellow volunteer to let them know you will be stepping away.
Restrooms are adjacent to the Registration tent. Portable washrooms will also be located at the top of the event site near the finish line.
All participants must be registered and are only permitted to run the course once. Parents are allowed on the course with their children, however parents are not to be on any obstacle. They are welcome to assist their children if needed from the ground.
A: Before leaving your station, please check in with your station lead, then head to Volunteer Tent #2 to sign out with your Volunteer Coordinator. All volunteers are asked to sign out before they leave.
*For additional information about Kids Ultimate Challenge please click here for the event FAQ page or click here to visit the events “About” page.
