Canadian Masters Athletics (CMA) is seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks, including possible membership on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in volunteering, please take the time to read this message.
What is the CMA?
The CMA is the not-for-profit organization responsible for promotion and support of track & field, road racing, racewalking and cross country running for Masters athletes (aged 35 +) in Canada. For our approximately 2,400 members, the CMA sponsors annual championships, maintains age-group records, represents Canada with international Masters organizations, and organizes Canadian teams for international competitions.
What is the CMA Board?
The CMA Board is the hands-on group, which is in charge of CMA’s activities, and is composed of 10 Directors, each serving a three-year term, elected by the members from across the country. As well, there are up to 10 additional Directors named each year, each representing one of the provinces or territories. The Board members serve on a volunteer basis and without compensation.
Are you a Canadian resident? Do some of the following characteristics describe you?
- Are you someone who is enthusiastic about or interested in track & field, road racing, racewalking or cross country running?
- Are you someone who wants to get involved with a group that can benefit from your special knowledge or skills, or do you want to become involved to learn more about the CMA?
- Do you have a few hours each month when you are willing to volunteer, either for monthly “Zoom” Board meetings or on an ad-hoc basis for other volunteer positions?
What volunteer positions may be available?
We welcome interest in volunteering in several areas, including the following:
- Member of the Board of Directors, for which we hope to receive applications from CMA members with various qualifications. Candidates must be confirmed by the CMA members at an Annual Meeting.
- Maintaining Canadian age group records for our running, jumping, throwing or racewalking events.
- Accessing performance results and assisting in helping athletes with getting records ratified.
- Assisting in organizing, or overseeing the organization of, major athletics events.
- Selecting members to be honoured for their performances or their contributions to our sport.
- Assisting in Communications, to enhance CMA communications with the public and its members.
- Helping to organize Canadian teams for international Championships or other events.
- Helping with communications in English, French or other languages.
Additional Information
- We would like to better reflect the geographical diversity of our membership, so we encourage those in all areas of Canada to apply.
- To further reflect our membership diversity, we welcome applicants representing diverse sectors of the population, and encourage them all to apply.
- Upon acceptance as a CMA volunteer, you must become a 2025 member of the CMA, if you are not already one.
How should you apply?
To apply, complete the Volunteer Information Formtelling us about your experience with or knowledge of Masters athletics, plus other experience and knowledge which you think will be useful in volunteering with the CMA. We encourage you to provide as much information as you can.
Please email the completed Volunteer Information Form to: CMA@canadianmasters.ca .
Initially, we will be reviewing applications received by January 29, 2024. A second phase of review will include those applications received subsequent to that date.
