Saskatoon Blades – Blue Crew

Are you an upbeat and energetic individual looking for a unique job opportunity? Join the Saskatoon Blades Blue Crew! The Saskatoon Blades are looking for a dedicated, responsible, and active individual with a flexible schedule to join our promotions team for game days, community events and appearances as needed. Our purpose as an organization is “to create a sense of pride and belonging through entertainment.” We count on our dedicated Blue Crew team members to help us create that pride and show our community how much fun a Blades game day can really be!

Tasks and Responsibilities:

● Blue Crew team member for the Saskatoon Blades Home Games

● Clean Ice during media timeouts twice during a period per game. Blue Crew members are not always on the ice cleaning, as some nights will require in-stand promotions.

● Ability to attend 75% of games as well as potential playoff games

● Ability to have fun, engage and interact with fans

● Performing in-game activations such as on-ice intermission contests, in the crowd with fans, or greeting fans on the concourse upon arrival.

● Work collaboratively with all promotional team members and staff.

● Opportunity to participate in social media content, community events and season ticket holder events as assigned and agreed upon

● Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge/Skills/Job Qualifications:

● Strong skating skills (hockey skates)

● Physically fit; ability to skate, shovel ice, assist with on-ice promotions with fans, operate a t-shirt cannon, hand out prizing, climb stairs, etc.

● Friendly, engaging, enthusiastic & animated personality

● Must be comfortable performing & interacting with fans in front of large crowds

● Ability to be self-sufficient and work individually when needed

● General hockey knowledge is an asset

● Flexible schedule – Must be able to work most home games, nights/weekends and holidays as required

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $60.00 per game & $15.00 per hour for events

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Meet the Crew

Introducing the Blades’ Motion Fitness Blue Crew! They’re the team responsible for running in-stand activities, games and prizes, scraping the ice, and working with PokeCheck!

Our purpose as an organization is “to create a sense of pride and belonging through entertainment.” We count on our dedicated Blue Crew team members to help us create that pride and show our community how much fun a Blades game can really be!

Holly Abrahamson	HOMETOWN: Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan CAREER/SCHOOLING: Owner of Meraki Studio – Hairstylist WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT BEING PART OF THE MOTION FITNESS BLUE CREW FOR THE 2024/25 SEASON? Playoffs! ONE INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF: I don’t like ice in my drinks. FAVOURITE PART OF BLADE CITY AND WHY: Sasktel Centre – Hockey, lacrosse, and concerts!
Penny Bellefontaine	HOMETOWN: Wakaw, Saskatchewan CAREER/SCHOOLING: Central Aircraft Maintenance, in the parts department and technical record WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT BEING PART OF THE MOTION FITNESS BLUE CREW FOR THE 2024/25 SEASON? I am looking forward to watching some of the best hockey! ONE INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF: I dance with Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble. FAVOURITE PART OF BLADE CITY AND WHY: My favourite part of Blade City is the fans, because Blade City has the most energetic and supportive fans.
Alina Lukan	HOMETOWN: Waldheim, Saskatchewan CAREER/SCHOOLING: Waldheim High School WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT BEING PART OF THE MOTION FITNESS BLUE CREW FOR THE 2024/25 SEASON? I’m most excited about working with a new group of people! ONE INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF: I have never wore leggings before. FAVOURITE PART OF BLADE CITY AND WHY: How loud and energetic the games are! It makes it a lot more fun to be there.
Maci Rayne Rosman	HOMETOWN: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan CAREER/SCHOOLING: Simulated Patient for Saskatchewan Polytechnic and The University of Saskatchewan. Future Fire Fighter WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT BEING PART OF THE MOTION FITNESS BLUE CREW FOR THE 2024/25 SEASON? The games in between periods. They remind me of the mini games you play in Mario Party. ONE INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF: I still play in the snow by myself as a fully grown adult. FAVOURITE PART OF BLADE CITY AND WHY: The fans that participate in everything. It’s so fun to watch the jumbotron and see fans getting into the tasks on the screen!