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

Calgary Zone Casino
2026-05-05 11:00 - 2026-05-06 03:30 (America/Edmonton) | Pure Casino Calgary, 1420 Meridian Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2A 2N9, Canada
Calgary Zone has been awarded a volunteer casino on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5 & 6, 2026. The casino venue is our usual one – Pure Casino Calgary – in Northeast Calgary. Our casino advisors will once again be “Team Weis”. Gordon Merz is the Calgary Zone Casino Chair and is responsible for recruiting volunteers to fill all of the positions for the two days.
Casinos are a major fundraiser for Calgary Zone. They enable us to subsidize our annual registration fees for members who work at fundraising events. Casino funds are also critical in enabling us to provide training programs, equipment, and patroller uniforms. One casino shift is all that is required to fulfill your annual volunteer commitment, so if you were unable to volunteer at the Calgary New and Used Ski Sale in October, you can fulfill your volunteer commitment with one shift at the casino.
It may seem a bit early for recruiting volunteers, but we need to complete our casino license form on which we are required to list the volunteers for the key casino positions. No prior experience is required – everyone receives training for each position from our advisors.
A total of 19 volunteers are required each day (Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5 & 6, 2026), spread across three shifts:
Afternoon shift – 11:00am to 7:30pm
General Manager (1)*
Banker (1)*
Cashier (2)
Chip Runner (2)
Evening shift – 6:30pm to 3:30am
General Manager (1)*
Banker (1)*
Cashier (2)
Chip Runner (2)
Count Room – 11:00pm to 3:30 am
General Manager (1)*
Count Room Supervisor (1)*
Count Room Staff (5)
* Requires a gaming worker background check, which Gordon will send if you sign up for one of these positions.
Please contact Gordon Merz at gordon.merz@skipatrol.ca to volunteer for one or more shifts. Don’t delay to ensure you get your favorite role.
Please send Gordon the following required information:

Date
Shift – Afternoon, Evening, Count Room
Position (see above)
Your legal name on your driver’s licence
Email address
Cellphone number

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

Motionball Marathon of Sport
2026-06-20 08:00 - 16:00 | Mount Royal University, 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 6K6, Canada
At the Motionball Marathon of Sport, participants of all abilities join in teams of 10 for a full day of fun and inclusive sports all while raising funds and awareness in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. There are a variety of sports and activities throughout the day including soccer, football, basketball, ultimate, giant pong, benchball and more! This day not only brings awareness to the Special Olympics movement, but allows people with and without intellectual disabilities to interact, build lifelong friendships, and ultimately create more inclusive communities.
Patrollers needed on foot and bike:

Minimum 2
Maximum 5

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.

Mountain Division Casino
2026-07-28 11:00 - 2026-07-29 03:30 | Pure Casino Calgary, 1420 Meridian Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2A 2N9, Canada
The next Mountain Division casino is scheduled for July 28 (Tuesday) and July 29 (Wednesday) at Pure Casino Calgary. We are currently seeking volunteers to help fill a variety of shifts.
AGLC-sponsored casinos provide an important funding stream that enables Mountain Division to continue supporting key programs and activities.
We are required to submit our casino license application approximately 60 days in advance, which includes naming volunteers for key positions.
Volunteer Roles Requiring AGLC Application
Volunteers must complete an AGLC Casino Volunteer Worker Application form for the following roles:

General Manager (GM)
Alternate GM
Banker
Cashier
Count Room Supervisor

Volunteer Sign Up
Please contact Gordon Merz if you are available to volunteer for one or more shifts. Gordon will provide the required application form.
When responding, please include:

Legal name (first and last)
Email address
Cell phone number
Preferred day(s): July 28, July 29, or both
Preferred shift: Afternoon, Evening, or Count Room
Preferred position (note: if working multiple shifts or days, the position must remain the same)

Additional Details
Advisors: Team Weis (longstanding and experienced support team)
Shifts (19 volunteers required per day):
Afternoon Shift (11:00 AM – 6:30 PM)

General Manager (1)
Banker (1)
Cashier (2)
Chip Runner (2)

Evening Shift (6:30 PM – 3:30 AM)

General Manager (1)
Banker (1)
Cashier (2)
Chip Runner (2)

Count Room (11:00 PM – 3:30 AM)

General Manager (1)
Count Room Supervisor (1)
Count Room Staff (5)

No prior experience is required—training will be provided by our advisors.
Shift Allocation by Zone
A total of 38 shifts are allocated proportionally based on membership. Support from Zones closer to Calgary is especially appreciated due to travel constraints for northern members.

Calgary: 10
Drayton Valley: 1
Edmonton: 10
Ft. McMurray: 1
Palliser: 2
Peace: 2
Pembina: 1
Red Deer: 3
SAZ: 3
Watson Lake: 1
Yukon: 4

Out-of-Town Expense Reimbursement
Eligible expenses (with receipts) include:

Fuel
Hotel (for Evening Shift volunteers)

Meals are provided during your shift. Evening volunteers may arrive early to sign in and eat before their shift begins.
Your continued support is greatly appreciated and plays a vital role in the success of Mountain Division programs.

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

Calgary New & Used Ski Sale: Shift Signup Starts
2026-09-08 | Alberta
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 8 hours 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.).You can sign up for volunteer shifts starting at 8:00 a.m. on September 8. Sign up 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. Just add your friend or family member’s name to your volunteer profile on the signup website.

Instructor Yearly Update (IYU)
2026-09-09 18:30 - 21:30 | 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, 2026-09-21 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
2026-09-19 07:00 - 16:30 | Kingsland Community Centre, 505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 0T3, Canada

Returning Patrollers: Requal Day
2026-09-20 07:00 - 17:00 | 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

New Patroller Course: Day 4
2026-09-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Alberta

5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Weaselhead Flats
2026-09-26 07:45 - 13:00 | Weaselhead Natural Area, 6634 37 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 5M9, 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.
Start/end times are subject to change due to weather conditions.

New Patroller Course: CPR Day
2026-09-26 08:00 - 16:00 | Alberta

New Patroller Course: Day 5
2026-09-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Alberta
