SPMA 4P98 – 2024 World Rowing Championships (August 18 to 25 at the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course)

The Major Games field courses provide students with experiential opportunities to prepare them for careers at events such as the Pan Am Games, the World Cup of Soccer, the Commonwealth Games, the Canada Games, and more! In 2024 at the World Rowing Championships in Niagara, students with knowledge in sport management, social media, media relations, fan engagement, corporate partner activation, tourism, business, event management, and more will gain the experience for careers in the expanding global sport event industry projected at $2,300 billion by 2026.

The World Rowing Championships will be bringing 2,500 rowers and para-rowers from 80 different countries. The Henley Rowing Centre, home of national and international championships for over 100 years, and Brock will host the athletes. Brock will serve as the Athlete’s Village with access to the residence and the Leo LeBlanc Rowing Centre with a shuttle to the Henley Rowing Course every 30 minutes.

The Major Games Field Course (SPMA 4P98 – link) is designed for students seeking experiential opportunities in their field of study while volunteering at an international event such as the World Rowing Championships.

The goal of these courses is to advance applied and experiential learning, critical thinking, problem solving, event management, and cultural awareness through volunteer experiences at a major sporting event.

The flexibility embedded in the design of these courses enables students to their volunteer roles at the sporting event and the location. Three role options are available to students in the areas of: Media Relations, Social Media, and Fan Engagement/Partner Activation.

Current opportunities

The half-credit options available in the Major Games Field Courses enable students in fields of study from across Brock’s campus to hone their skills by assisting in volunteering at the 2024 World Rowing Championships ( https://worldrowing.com/event/2024-world-rowing-under-23-championships/ live link).

Apply now by completing the online forms for the learning experience you desire below. Applications will close at 4:00 pm on June 1, 2024. Late applications will only be considered by request to the instructor.

Requirements

Are you a 3rd or 4th year student in Sport Management students.
Are you looking for a unique experiential learning opportunity?
Do you want to volunteer for a major sport event in a leadership or fundamental role?
Half-credit opportunities available

SPMA 4P98 HALF-CREDIT COURSE DESCRIPTION

The half-credit opportunities (SPMA 4P98 – link) enable students to volunteer in fundamental roles at the WRC. Students select their roles when they register as a volunteers at the Games. The roles include:

Media Centre Liaison
Social Media Squad
Spectator Experience

Students must select their roles in advance. Only a specific number of students will be allocated to each role.

Commitment:

Social Media Squad | 2 shifts per day x 4 persons per shift = 8 persons per day x 8 days of championship; plus 4 days prior to championship start-up | August 14th – 25th, 2024
Media Centre Liaison | 3 shifts per day x 3-5 persons per shift = 9 – 15 persons per day x 8 days of championship | August 18th – 25th, 2024
Spectator Experience | 3 shifts per day x 2 persons per shift = 6 persons per day x 8 days of the championship | August 18th – 25th, 2024
Complete training modules in July and August (approx. 6 to 12-hours total) hosted by Dr. Cousens in collaboration with experts from the WRC with knowledge of critical areas where students will be volunteering.
30 hours of volunteering in a fundamental role of your choice (sign-up for your role on the WRC Volunteer Application attached below)
Complete World Rowing Championship volunteer training in-person and on-line
Complete venue training in August
Download and complete tasks on the SpacesEDU mobile app prior to and during the WRCs
Submit post-event reflection paper

Application form for SPMA 4P98 here.

Location

All shifts will be completed at the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course located in Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines.

Transferable Skills

Have a broad conceptual view of sport event management and logistics (Content Knowledge).
Use accepted techniques of discovery and apply critical thinking within and outside the discipline area of event management, enabling the student to solve problems independently and evaluate opinions and outcomes at the personal, scholarly, and professional level (Discovery & Critical Thinking).
Use knowledge of effective techniques to foster inquiry and engagement in the sport event setting (Communication).
Embrace the values of citizenship, sportsmanship, social inclusion, professionalism, respect and diversity at the sport event to enhance the experience of athletes, spectators and others at the Games (Citizenship).
Use your understanding of how event logistics and management guide the overall integration of activities undertaken at the Games and support an appropriate environment for all participants at the Games (Applied Knowledge).
Be a reflective professional who actively seeks to further self-knowledge and seeks opportunities to grow professionally (Lifelong Learning).