Calgary Zone

Calgary New & Used Ski Sale
2025-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Tr SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6S2, Canada
All patrollers (new, returning, and transfers) must complete an annual fundraising commitment. Fundraising enables us to keep our membership fees low and helps us purchase training supplies, equipment, uniforms, radios, and much more.
You can complete your fundraising commitment for the year by working for two 4-hour shifts at the Calgary New & Used Ski Sale in October. Working at the ski sale is lots of fun and there is a wide range of roles available (sales, cash, security, parking lot, etc.). Sign up for volunteer shifts early in September to get the shifts/duties you prefer.
If you can’t do your shifts personally, you can ask a friend or a family member to work on your behalf. You just need to let us know who is serving your shift for you.

New Patroller Course: Day 12 (Scenario Practice for Single-Patient, Multi-Patroller Rescues)
2025-10-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Kingsland Community Centre, 505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 0T3, Canada

New Patroller Course: Day 13 (Signoffs)
2025-10-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Kingsland Community Centre, 505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 0T3, Canada

Halloween
2025-10-31

New Patroller Course: Field Day
2025-11-01 07:30 - 17:00 | Kingsland Community Centre, 505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 0T3, Canada

New Patroller Course: Day 14 (Signoffs)
2025-11-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Kingsland Community Centre, 505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 0T3, Canada

New Patroller Course: Day 15 (Testing)
2025-11-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Kingsland Community Centre, 505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 0T3, Canada

New Patroller Course: Day 16 (Testing)
2025-11-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Kingsland Community Centre, 505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 0T3, Canada

Remembrance Day
2025-11-11

New Patroller Course: Day 17 (Retesting)
2025-11-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Kingsland Community Centre, 505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 0T3, Canada

Toboggan Training: Day 1
2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Panorama Mountain Village, 2000 Panorama Dr, Panorama, AB, V0A 1T0, Canada

Toboggan Training: Day 2
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Panorama Mountain Village, 2000 Panorama Dr, Panorama, AB, V0A 1T0, Canada

Toboggan Training: Day 1 (Postponement Date)
2025-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Panorama Mountain Village, 2000 Panorama Dr, Panorama, AB, V0A 1T0, Canada
Toboggan Training for new patrollers will be held on December 6 -7 if there is an early snowfall. It will be postponed to December 13-14 if there is insufficient snow on December 6-7.
This year, toboggan training will be held at Panorama Mountain Village.

Toboggan Training: Day 2 (Postponement Date)
2025-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Panorama Mountain Village, 2000 Panorama Dr, Panorama, AB, V0A 1T0, Canada
Toboggan Training for new patrollers will be held on December 6-7 if there is an early snowfall. It will be postponed to December 13-14 if there is insufficient snow on December 6-7.
This year, toboggan training will be held at either Panorama Mountain Village.

Information Night (Virtual)
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00
Find out what it takes to become a ski patroller, including:

our ski test
our two-month advanced first aid training course
toboggan training (for alpine patrollers)
the time commitment
the differences between alpine and Nordic patrol
costs and benefits

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/n8Cl4ADqQq-n8ZkF8ekxMw.

Open House
2026-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Glendale Community Association, 4500 25 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 4C1, Canada
Find out what it takes to become a ski patroller, including:

our ski test
our two-month advanced first aid training course
toboggan training (for alpine patrollers)
the time commitment
the differences between alpine and Nordic patrol
costs and benefits

Alpine Ski/Board Evaluation for New Patrollers
2026-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Lake Louise Ski Resort, 1 Whitehorn Rd, Lake Louise, AB, T0L 1E0, Canada
This ski ability assessment is for alpine skiers/snowboarders (our Nordic patrol has a different assessment system). For your safety and your future patients’ safety, we must ensure you have strong intermediate to advanced ski/snowboard skills. The cost is $125 and is non-refundable if you do not pass or cannot attend. You must register in advance. Registration opens in mid-February. Space is limited. We only offer one ski ability evaluation date each year.

Mountain Division FAST
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | Castle Mountain Resort, Box 610, Pincher Creek, Alberta, T0K 1W0, Canada

Nakiska Ski Around
2026-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Nakiska, 2 Mt Allan Dr, Kananaskis, AB, T0L 2H0, Canada

Panorama Ski Around
2026-03-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Panorama Mountain Village, 2000 Panorama Dr, Panorama, AB, V0A 1T0, Canada

National Conference
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-26 | Big White Ski Resort, 5315 Big White Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1P 1T4, Canada
The organizers have structured the conference to be practical, hands-on modules. There will be various sessions conducted during the week ranging from leadership training, toboggan skills, on snow AFA, working with adaptive athletes, ski improvement, and other special topics. (for toboggan skills, the plan is to have multiple styles of toboggans available and review recommendations and limitations from OEMs).

Any CSP member is welcome to attend, and the target audience for this conference is New and Upcoming Leaders within the CSP.

Zones are encouraged to identify future leaders of the organization and nominate them to attend the conference. If you are interested in attending, contact your PL.

Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS) XXV World Congress
2026-03-27 - 2026-04-03 | Big White Ski Resort, 5315 Big White Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1P 1T4, Canada
The Canadian Ski Patrol is proud to announce that it will host the Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS) XXV World Congress in Canada in 2026. The event will be held at Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna, B.C. from March 27 to April 3, 2026:
“We are excited to return to Big White Ski Resort as it has the terrain and facilities to support the professional development of ski patrollers and organizations worldwide,” notes Stephane Niles, board chair of the CSP. “The CSP is a founding member of FIPS, with the inaugural meeting held in Canada in 1979. The first, and long-time president of FIPS was Mark Labow, a life member of the CSP. The world congress has been held in Canada twice since 1979; in Calgary in 1993 and at Big White in 2014.”
The Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski is an international organization representing ski patrol and associated ski safety organizations with membership from 17 countries and associate members. These patrol and safety organizations comprise full time and volunteer ski patrollers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, technicians, ski equipment instructors, ski area managers, etc., who are involved in the multidisciplinary activities of ski patrolling and safety.
Marie Nordgren, president of FIPS said, “Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS) is extremely pleased to hold its XXV World Congress in North America and Canada for the first time since 2014. The Canadian Ski Patrol is the host FIPS member and has selected Big White Ski Resort as the venue for March 2026, and will welcome member organizations from 17 countries. This is the second time the World Congress will be held at Big White, where the facilities and terrain provide the ideal setting for professional development of patrolling skills and knowledge.”
The FIPS World Congress program is developed by the special interest groups (SIG) that are part of FIPS. Topics relevant to ski patrolling include medical treatment and protocols, on snow transport, technology, avalanche safety including use of rescue dogs, support for persons with disabilities, and risk management. At the congress, the professional development program is provided through the week indoors in lecture sessions, and outside on the slopes with on-site learning and scenarios.
The CSP will work with FIPS to confirm the program and the registration process with plans to open registration in the fall of 2025. Further announcements will be made as plans develop.

Norquay Ski Around
2026-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Mount Norquay, Mt Norquay, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4, Canada

Sunshine Ski Around
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Sunshine Village, 1 Sunshine Access Rd, Banff, AB, T1L 1J5, Canada

Lake Louise Ski Around
2026-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Lake Louise Ski Resort, 1 Whitehorn Rd, Lake Louise, AB, T0L 1E0, Canada
