Open House
2026-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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

Family Day
2026-02-16

2026 Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic Week 3
2026-02-22 - 2026-02-27 | Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, 1500 Kicking Horse Trail, Golden, British Columbia, V0A 1H0, Canada

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 - 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

Mountain Division Award Nomination Deadline
2026-04-06
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
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 Calgary Zone Award Nominations 2025/2026 form..
Nomination Closing Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

National Award Nomination Deadline
2026-04-28
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 | 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

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

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
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

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.
