Dirk Rohde Recognized as Volunteer of the Year by CCC »

CCC ANNUAL AWARDS: VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Awarded to men or women who have made a significant contribution to the local, regional or national development of cross country skiing. Nominees will be individuals who have gone "that extra mile" in their volunteer contribution to their club or division or on a national Committee or Board.  For more information about CCC’s Annnual Awards click on:  http://www.cccski.com/About/Awards/CCC-Awards.aspx

2014 Winner: Dirk Rohde – Hollyburn and Callaghan Valley Cross Country Ski Clubs

Below lists some of the ways in which Dirk has contributed to the sport of cross-country skiing over the past 34 years.

Board of Directors 

(1)          Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club Chair from 2009 to present
(2)          Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club Vice Chair for several years prior to 2009
(3)          Chair of Callaghan Valley Cross Country Ski Club (2010 to present); member since 2008
(4)          Founding member of Callaghan Valley Training Centre ‘BOD’ (2007)

Coach

(1)          Jackrabbit Leader for Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club starting in 1980’s
(2)          A coach for Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club starting in 1980’s
(3)          NCCP Level 2 coach

Official

(1)          Level 3 Official
(2)          Technical Delegate
(3)          Course Conductor - CCC Officials Certification Program
(4)          Member of CCBC work group developing Officials Level 1 course conductor materials/training
(5)          Provides technical support for BC's “Zone4 Officials Training Clinics”
(6)          Chief of Competition for P’ayakentsut from its inception in 2011 to the present (this is a 2010 legacy project and BC’s largest loppet)
(7)          Chief of Competition for BC Midget Championships (twice)
(8)          Chief of Competition for numerous Coast Cup races from 2001 to present
(9)          Chief of Competition for 2008 and 2010 BC Winter Games Trials
(10)        Worked in the Timing & Results department at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games
(11)        Officiated at several test events for 2010 Olympics, including:
                    - 2008 National Championships (Callaghan Valley)
                    - 2009 FIS World Cup (Callaghan Valley)
(12)        Assistant Chief of Timing for 2010 Winter Paralympic Games  
(13)        Officiated at several test events for 2010 Paralympic Games, including:
                    - 2008 National Championships (Callaghan Valley)
                    - 2009 FIS World Cup (Callaghan Valley)
(14)        Chief of Competition for 2012 World Jr/U23 Trials
(15)        Chief of Competition for 2013 National Championships 

Comments from Dirk’s peers:

Dirk has been a leader in the development of cross country skiing in the Vancouver to Whistler region for the past two decades.

He has been a tireless supporter of the Skill Development Program and Officials Program.

Several years ago Dirk's main interest shifted from coaching to race officiating. He has been instrumental in developing the region from one that seldom hosted races to hosting races at the highest level. 

Dirk is a great candidate - one of the stalwart volunteers throughout the lead up to the Olympic Winter Games, both as a race official and a club leader.

He was the Chief of Competition for Coast Cup #1 on December 15, 2007 – the first competition at the Olympic/Paralympic venue. As venue construction was far from complete and the snow overabundant, it was a challenge. Event equipment had not arrived at the venue and it was not clear we would have venue access due to ongoing construction. The event equipment arrived the day before the event and restricted venue access was granted. Dirk pulled it off, smiling, in a snow storm.