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 (America/Edmonton) | 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 - CANCELLED
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
2026-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Mount Norquay, Mt Norquay, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4, Canada

Good Friday
2026-04-03 | Alberta

Mountain Division Award Nomination Deadline
2026-04-06 | Alberta
The CSP Mountain Division Executive invites all members to submit nominations for patrollers who deserve recognition at the Division level.

The nomination process is quick and straightforward. Descriptions of the rewards are included in the nomination form to help guide the submissions. Check your email for a link to the form.

Deadline for the nominations: Monday, April 6.

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

Calgary Zone Award Nomination Deadline
2026-04-26 | Alberta
As the days get longer and the temperature increases, we’re fast approaching the end of the season. At the end of each season, we recognize the skills and dedication of patrollers at the Calgary Zone Awards Ceremony in June.
If you believe someone deserves an award for their work this season, please nominate them for one of the following awards:

Life Membership (George Ennis Award)
Most Valuable Patroller (Brian Weightman Memorial Award)
First Year Patroller (Glen Stewart Memorial Award)
Calgary Zone Appreciation Award
Calgary Zone Achievement Award
Calgary Zone Appreciation Award (Non-Patrol)
Outstanding First Aid Proficiency (Blauer/Labow Award)
Outstanding Instructor (Brian Honeywell Award)

Information about each award is available at on the nomination form. Check your email for a link to the nomination form.
Nomination Closing Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

National Award Nomination Deadline
2026-04-28 | Alberta
Check your March 5/5 Membership Newsletter for details on how to nominate a patroller for a national award.
Nomination Closing Date: April 28, 2026

5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Sikome Lake
2026-05-09 07:45 - 13:00 | Sikome Lake, Calgary, Alberta, T2X 2C4, Canada
Patrollers needed:

Bikes: 12
Start/Finish: 2
Foot Patrol: 2

The 5 Peaks Trail Running Series delivers some of the best trail running this country has to offer. The events are hosted at some of the most spectacular natural spaces in Canada. Each race takes place on pre-marked trails with participants running over rocks, roots, tree stumps and logs, through mud puddles, snow and so much more.
Founded in 1998, the 5 race series originated in the Vancouver area. The series has since spread across Canada and offers events in five regions: British Columbia, Central Alberta, Northern Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. The series events provide participants an option of 4-5 course lengths (1 km Kids, Competitive Kids ~3K, Sport (~ 5K to 8K), Enduro (~10K-15K), and GRIT (~18-25K)).
True to the 5 Peaks tag line, people are increasingly motivated to GET OFF THE ROAD and onto the trails. The series runs from April to October each year. Each event consists of a free Children’s Challenge (50m – 1km), a Timed Kids Challenge (about 3k), a Sport (5-8 km) entry-level course, and an Enduro (10-15 km) intermediate to advanced course. Certain venues may also offer a GRIT distance ranging between 15 and 25 km.
The series is open to runners of all ages, abilities, and ambitions. Please choose your distance category for each event during registration. Any discounts will be applied at checkout.

Victoria Day
2026-05-18 | Alberta

Servus Calgary Marathon: 5km, 10km, Kids Race, Diaper Dash
2026-05-23 06:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Patrollers needed:

Bikes: 13
Van: 1
Start/Finish: 5

To volunteer as a patroller, sign up on the CSP Calgary Zone roster and then complete the waiver on the Calgary Marathon website (scroll down the page and select Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP) Application and the volunteer date). You must sign up on both sites!

The Servus Calgary Marathon is Canada’s longest-running marathon. The course is certified by Athletics Alberta and Athletics Canada and can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. For more information on qualifying for Boston, check out the BAA’s website here.
Calgary is also a qualifier for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Rankings. Age groupers running Calgary can earn points towards the next round of World Championships. The AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings comprise over 350 qualifying races (including Calgary!) in which athletes in nine separate age groups can compete in marathons across the world to earn a global ranking. For more information on the scoring system and world rankings, check out the WMM website or read our blog post about the new AbbottWMM ranking format that was introduced in 2023!

Servus Calgary Marathon: Half-marathon 21.1km & Full Marathon 42.2km
2026-05-24 06:00 - 15:00 | Enmax Park (NE Stampede Grounds)
Patrollers needed:

Bikes: 25
Van: 3
Start/Finish: 10

To volunteer as a patroller, sign up on the CSP Calgary Zone roster and then complete the waiver on the Calgary Marathon website (scroll down the page and select Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP) Application and the volunteer date). You must sign up on both sites!

The Servus Calgary Marathon is Canada’s longest-running marathon. The course is certified by Athletics Alberta and Athletics Canada and can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. For more information on qualifying for Boston, check out the BAA’s website here.
Calgary is also a qualifier for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Rankings. Age groupers running Calgary can earn points towards the next round of World Championships. The AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings comprise over 350 qualifying races (including Calgary!) in which athletes in nine separate age groups can compete in marathons across the world to earn a global ranking. For more information on the scoring system and world rankings, check out the WMM website or read our blog post about the new AbbottWMM ranking format that was introduced in 2023!

5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Canmore #1
2026-06-06 07:45 - 13:00 | Canmore Nordic Centre, 1988 Olympic Way, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 2T6, Canada

AGM and Awards Ceremony
2026-06-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Willow Park Golf & Country Club, 639 Willow Park Drive SE, Calgary, AB, Canada

Canada Day
2026-07-01 | Alberta

Stampede Road Race
2026-07-05 06:00 - 14:00 | Glenmore Athletic Park, 5500 19th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 1P1, Canada
Patrollers needed:

Bikes: 15
Start/Finish: 2
Vehicle-based: 2

The 18th Annual Stampede Road Race is on July 5, 2026. There are Kids Races, a 5K Race, a 10K Race, and a Half Marathon 21.1K (including walkers and runners).

5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Bowmont Park
2026-07-25 07:45 - 13:00 | Bowmont Park, Varanger Pl NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3A 2Y5, Canada

Iron Man 70.3
2026-07-26 05:30 - 15:30 | Alberta
Patrollers needed:
Bikes: 6
IRONMAN 70.3 Calgary at Cochrane welcomes the world to our race venue just west of Calgary in Cowboy Country.

Heritage Day
2026-08-03 | Alberta

5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Canmore #2
2026-09-05 07:45 - 13:00 | Canmore Nordic Centre, 1988 Olympic Way, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 2T6, Canada
Patrollers needed:

Bikes: 14
Start/Finish: 2
Foot Patrol: 2

The 5 Peaks Trail Running Series delivers some of the best trail running this country has to offer. The events are hosted at some of the most spectacular natural spaces in Canada. Each race takes place on pre-marked trails with participants running over rocks, roots, tree stumps and logs, through mud puddles, snow and so much more.
Founded in 1998, the 5 race series originated in the Vancouver area. The series has since spread across Canada and offers events in five regions: British Columbia, Central Alberta, Northern Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. The series events provide participants an option of 4-5 course lengths (1 km Kids, Competitive Kids ~3K, Sport (~ 5K to 8K), Enduro (~10K-15K), and GRIT (~18-25K)).
True to the 5 Peaks tag line, people are increasingly motivated to GET OFF THE ROAD and onto the trails. The series runs from April to October each year. Each event consists of a free Children’s Challenge (50m – 1km), a Timed Kids Challenge (about 3k), a Sport (5-8 km) entry-level course, and an Enduro (10-15 km) intermediate to advanced course. Certain venues may also offer a GRIT distance ranging between 15 and 25 km.
The series is open to runners of all ages, abilities, and ambitions. Please choose your distance category for each event during registration. Any discounts will be applied at checkout.

Labour Day
2026-09-07 | Alberta

New Patroller Course: Day 1 (Hill Presentations)
2026-09-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Alberta

Instructor Certification Program (ICP) Recertification Seminar
2026-09-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Kingsland Community Centre, 505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 0T3, Canada

New Patroller Course: Day 2
2026-09-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Alberta

Returning Patrollers: Field Day
2026-09-20 07:00 - 16:30 | Kingsland Community Centre, 505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 0T3, Canada

New Patroller Course: Day 3
2026-09-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Alberta
