CASINO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Mar 18 & Mar 19/25
Deerfoot Inn & Casino - Calgary, AB
The ARA has been granted another Casino, and we are in need of your support to fill all the positions required. The revenues received from the Casino are vital to the ARA’s operation, from providing junior programs and covering team travel & court rental expenses, to hosting tournaments - by volunteering you contribute to our success!
So please take the time to look at the positions available (below) and see if any will work for you. Shifts are 11:00 am - 3:45pm, 7:00pm - 3:45 am and 11:00pm - 3:45am. Then CLICK HERE to sign up. If you are in a key position we will send you the Volunteer Application to complete.
GENERAL INFORMATION for CASINO VOLUNTEERS
Each volunteer is an integral member of a Licensed Casino Event AND an important contributor to your organizations ability to deliver programs, services & events.
Volunteers must attend when scheduled as the casino is not permitted to operate if volunteer(s) are late or missing. A hired Casino Advisor will be on-site throughout the Casino operation to lend support & guidance to the volunteers.
No volunteer may consume alcohol prior to or during your shift. No volunteer may gamble in the casino facility during any period of the Licensed Casino Event regardless of if they are on a scheduled shift or not.
Volunteer workers should refrain from using cash while on duty at a Casino Event – your host organization will cover meal expenses & a tip while you are on duty.
The use of smartphones, tablets and laptops is permitted in the volunteer lounge and some Casinos offer free Wi-Fi access. The taking of photographs and video of cash, chips or casino operations is prohibited.
If you are volunteering for any of the KEY POSITIONS, you will be required to complete a Volunteer Application which will be provided once you signed up for the position.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
General Manager = KEY POSITION *requires walking or standing 10-25% of the time. Will be working primarily in the Cash Cage during the day shift and the Cash Cage and Count Room during late shift. Some activities take place on the casino floor. Cannot be employee of organization.
• Responsibilities include being the organization’s official representative to supervise volunteers, their attendance, and their conduct at the Licensed Casino Event in the Cash Cage, the Count Room, and on the gaming floor.
• A General Manager or Alternative General Manager must always remain within the Casino Facility during a Licensed Casino Event.
Banker = KEY POSITION * sitting 90% of the time in Cash Cage. Cannot be employee or organization
• Responsibilities include maintaining Cash Cage float of chips and cash.
• Controls safe. Primary activity during opening, closing and shift changes. Must use a computer or handheld computer in the performance of their duties.
Cashier = KEY POSITION *primarily sitting or standing 90% of the time in Cash Cage (person’s preference to stand or sit in cashier position)
• Responsibilities include trading patrons’ chips for cash. Ability to count chips accurately in increments of 5 and 25 as well as count back cash a huge asset. Will be handling large amounts of chips and cash.
• Minimal use handheld computer in the performance of their duties.
Count Room Supervisor = KEY POSITION *primarily sitting 80% of the time while in the Count Room – Cannot be employee of organization
• Responsibilities include utilize a computer to record counting activities. Supervises count room volunteers.
Count Room Staff * sitting 90% of the time while in Count Room (one or two positions will be standing 100%)
• Responsibilities include sort, count, verify and amalgamate cash. One person will use a computer.
Chip Runner *sitting 80% of the time waiting. Not permitted in Cash Cage. Must remain on the Casino Floor or volunteer lounge.
• Responsibilities include minimal use of handheld computer in the performance of their duties. This position is ideal for someone who would like to do work on their laptop computer, work on a craft such as knitting, or read books.
If you need help signing up or more information please contact our Executive Director Barb Stein, (403) 744-5229 or ed@albertaracquetball.ca
We appreciate your support!
Robert (Bob) George
Casino Director
Calgary to play host to Western Canadian Championships January 17-19, 2025
The Alberta Racquetball Association is hosting the 2024 Western Championships at the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Complex at 5600 Centre St. N in Calgary.
Racquetball players from across Canada are invited to participate with both Open and Non-Open divisions. Non-Open divisions are co-ed.
A Gold Racquetball Canada membership is required for a maximum of 2 divisions: singles + doubles, OR, skill division singles + age division. The tournament will also include the following hospitality;
Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch, and Saturday Dinner
Snacks will be available throughout the weekend.
Tournament organizers reserve the right to change format or move players/teams across divisions depending on overall participation.
Registration deadline is Friday, January 10 at midnight Mountain Time. No late entries will be permitted.
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
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Upcoming 2024/25
Edmonton One Day Shoot Out - Nov 9/24 Glen Allen Rec Centre, Sherwood Park https://secure.racquetballcanada.ca/event/era-single-day-shootout-agm/1014739/
R/C Fall Select - Brandon, MB November 29-30/24 https://secure.racquetballcanada.ca/event/fall-national-team-selection-event/1014507/
Calgary One Day Shoot Out - Dec 7/24 Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre, Calgary https://secure.racquetballcanada.ca/event/one-day-doubles-shoot-out/1014767/
R/C Westerns - Calgary, AB - January 17-19/25 https://secure.racquetballcanada.ca/event/racquetball-canada-westerns/1014508/
R/C Winter Select - Vernon, BC - February 7-9/25 https://secure.racquetballcanada.ca/event/winter-national-team-selection-event/1014509/
CASINO - Deerfoot Inn Calgary - March 18 & 19/25 Volunteers needed
Provincial Championships - Sherwood Park, AB - April 4-7/25
National Championships - Burlington, ON - May 18-24/25 https://secure.racquetballcanada.ca/event/racquetball-canada-national-championships/1014510
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Winter Drop-in Programs 2024/25
Acadia Rec Center Calgary - Mon, Weds (4:00-7pm) & Fri (5-7pm)
Glen Allen Rec Centre Sherwood Park - Tues & Thurs (4-7pm), Sundays (9am)
LA Fitness West end Edmonton - Tues & Thurs (4-7pm), Sundays (9am)
Lethbridge Polytechnic - Lethbridge, AB see local listing for times
Eastlink Centre - Grande Prairie - see local listing for times
For a complete list of courts throughout the Province check out Where to Play
If you have an event you’d like us to share, please send information to inquiries@albertaracquetball.ca
Racquetball Canada’s National Championships are being hosted in Calgary at the University of Calgary Racquet Centre May 20-25/24. Deadline for Hotel is April 19th and registration May 6th. For more information visit:
APR 5-7/24 Alberta Provincial Championships – Acadia Recreation Complex - Calgary, AB CLICK HERE FOR INFO
MAY 20-26/24 R/C National Championships - University of Calgary - Calgary, AB
One Day Doubles Shoot Out
Saturday, Dec 2, 2023
9:30am – 4:30pm
Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association, 5600 Centre Street in Calgary
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
The ARA will be hosting this year’s AGM meeting at the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Complex in Calgary on December 2, 2023.
Each year, three (3) Directors are elected to positions on the Board. Please see below for information on how to nominate an individual.
In addition to the AGM, we will be hosting a One-day Doubles Shoot Out CLICK HERE for information and to register.
Positions to serve on the Board of Directors will be confirmed by vote or acclamation at the Annual General Meeting of the Association. Positions are for a two-year term and are open to all ARA members in good standing.
Nominations are now open and will remain open until 12:00 pm on Nov 30, 2023.
· Membership Director
· Treasurer
· Programs Director
More information about the Board positions can be found on the ARA’s website at www.albertaraquetball.ca
To place a nomination, please email the Executive Director at ed@albertaracquetball.ca
Nomination emails should include:
· Name of Nominator
· Name of Nominee
· Home City/Town
· Daytime Phone of Nominee
· Email Address of Nominee
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2023.24 SEASON
Western Nationals - Sherwood Park/Edmonton - Oct 20-22/23
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for WEST NAT'Ls
One Day Shoot Out - Calgary Dec 2/23
R/C Eastern Nationals – Ontario – Jan 19-21/224
R/C Winter Selection Event - Edmonton - Feb 9-11/24
Provincial Championships - Calgary Apr 5-7/24
R/C National Championships - Calgary - May 20-25/24
Fall Drop-in Program
Acadia Rec Centre
September - December 2023
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
For information and to register CLICK HERE
NORTHERN RACQUETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS | RACQUETBALL CANADA WINTER SELECTION EVENT
Grande Prairie, Alberta
February 3-5th, 2023
Eastlink Centre -10 Knowledge Way
Host Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton
6702 106 Street. Grande Prairie Alberta T8W 0K8
Tournament Info:
Cash prizes for all divisions (based on participant numbers)
Divisions offered for all skill levels
Must be a Racquetball Canada member to participate
Second division registration is free
Reduced pricing for Women's Novice & Junior divisions
Saturday evening social - by RSVP (guest tickets available)
See full details and register at:CLICK HERE
Darryl Graff Doubles Shoot Out
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022 10am -4pm.
Join us for a 1-day Doubles Shoot Out. $20/player includes a minimum 2 matches (A -advanced & B -intermediate Divisions), lunch, refreshments, door prizes and more.
More information and to register CLICK HERE
WELCOME BACK!
As the 2022/23 season gets underway the ARA is gearing up to host
tournaments, participate in and support racquetball events.
Save the date for…..
Western Nationals - Calgary Sept 30 - Oct 2.22
Christmas Classic Shoot Out Calgary Dec 3/22
ARA Member Lunch & AGM Calgary Dec 3/22
R/C Fall Selection Event- Brossard, QB Nov 11-13/22
R/C Spring Selection Event Grande Prairie - Feb 3-4/23
R/C Eastern Nationals - Valleyfield, QB Mar 23
Provincial Championships - Calgary Mar 31 - Apr 2/23
R/C National Championships - Winnipeg, MB May 23-27/23
The ARA welcomes all inquiries from clubs, courts and community associations, to host and/or support racquetball events in your area. We would love to list & promote your events and activities here.
For more information, to list an event or to discuss joint venture opportunities & event funding contact Barb at ed@albertaracquetball.ca or by phone at (403) 744-229.
Drop-In Racquetball at Acadia Rec Centre $30/mo.
Sept 22 to Aug 23. Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
from 5pm to 9pm.
Summer Drop-in Programs Acadia Rec Complex & Thorncliffe Greenview C/A
Our formal 2021/22 Season is complete but there’s plenty of summer play to be had, check out clubs in your area.
Visit our “NEWS” section for highlights from all of the great events held this year.
Watch here for the 2022/23 schedule coming soon. Happy Summer!