{"id":6589,"date":"2022-02-21T19:59:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T19:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/calgary\/?page_id=6589"},"modified":"2026-04-01T22:05:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T04:05:49","slug":"join","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/calgary\/join\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Alpine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Join the Alpine Patrol for the 2026-2027 Season?<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>We are always looking for people with a strong desire to help others, improve their on-snow abilities, and make outside recreation safer for everyone. Joining the Canadian Ski Patrol is a year-long process.&nbsp; <strong>We are currently recruiting for the 2026-2027 season<\/strong>, but recruitment is closing soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To join the Canadian Ski Patrol, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>be 18 years of age or older by September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pass the alpine ski\/snowboard evaluation on March 1, 2026 (Nordic candidates are exempt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>participate in Ski Around Days in March and April 2026 (Nordic candidates are exempt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>attend and pass the advanced first aid course that runs from September to December 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provide a clear vulnerable sector police information check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following information is for joining our <strong>volunteer<\/strong> alpine ski patrol. See <a href=\"\/calgary?page_id=6924\">Join Nordic<\/a> for information on how to join our volunteer Nordic patrol.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/sites\/www.skipatrol.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CSP_Flipbook.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/26112549\/CSPFlipbook.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8884\" style=\"width:211px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/26112549\/CSPFlipbook.png 490w, https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/26112549\/CSPFlipbook-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our free eBook is packed with insightful information on our organization, what patrollers do while on duty, why you should join the Canadian Ski Patrol, and more!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To join our patrol:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Attend <strong>Information Night<\/strong> via Teams on January 14, 2026 or our <strong>Open House<\/strong> at Glendale Community Association (4500 25 Ave SW, Calgary) on February 11, 2026 at 7 pm. Information Night and our Open House are not required but are highly recommended so that you can make an informed decision to join the patrol and know what the commitment entails.&nbsp; You only need to attend one event as the content will be repeated at both events.&nbsp; Subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/skipatrol.us14.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=ec9a2995a649232b8e2e5e8a7&amp;id=a92ed4086a\">contact list<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:joincalgary@skipatrol.ca\">joincalgary@skipatrol.ca<\/a> to add your name to our candidate list and receive invitations to these events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Participate in an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skipatrol.ca\/calgary\/experience-patrolling\/\">Experience Patrol Day<\/a> <\/strong>(optional)<strong>, <\/strong>which involves skiing with an active patroller to learn what it takes to be a patroller and what a patroller does. Experience Patrol Days are non-mandatory events for those who want to know more about joining the patrol. Space is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Participate in the <strong><span style=\"color: #a6192e\">MANDATORY<\/span><\/strong> <strong>Alpine Ski\/Board Evaluation<\/strong> on <strong>March 1, 2026<\/strong> at Lake Louise. The ski ability assessment (ski test) is for alpine skiers\/snowboarders (our Nordic patrol has a different assessment system). For your safety and your future patients&#8217; safety, we must ensure you have advanced ski\/snowboard skills. You must register in advance. Registration will open on February 12. If you are on our contact list, the link will be emailed to you. The cost is $150 (the first installment payment of your membership fee) and is non-refundable if you do not pass or cannot attend. Space is limited. We only offer one ski ability evaluation date each year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/26212222\/AlpinePatroller.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8893\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/26212222\/AlpinePatroller.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/26212222\/AlpinePatroller-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/26212222\/AlpinePatroller-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/26212222\/AlpinePatroller-230x230.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> If you pass the Alpine Ski\/Board Evaluation, participate in <strong>Ski Around Days <\/strong>(at least one date is <strong><span style=\"color: #a6192e\">MANDATORY<\/span><\/strong>). Ski Around Days are your chance to examine the resorts where you want to patrol and the resorts&#8217; opportunity to evaluate your ski ability. <strong>Lake Louise and Sunshine Village have an additional ski ability evaluation on these days.<\/strong> Candidates <b>must <\/b>attend the Ski Around Day at the resort where they most want to patrol, but we recommend that you attend three Ski Around Days because you may not be assigned to your first-choice resort. Resort selection is done by a matching process whereby each candidate and resort selects their top choices and then the candidate is matched to a resort. You must register in advance and pay $300 (the final installment payment of your membership fee). Registration opens in mid-March 2025. Space is limited. Ski Around Days will be held on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>March 14, 2026 &#8212; Nakiska (mandatory for snowboarders)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 21, 2026 &#8212; Panorama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 29, 2026 &#8212; Norquay ** REVISED DATE**<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 11, 2026 &#8212; Sunshine Village (includes an additional ski ability evaluation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 12, 2026 &#8212; Lake Louise (includes an additional ski ability evaluation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Register for the fall <strong>New Patroller Course<\/strong> in April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Complete the New Patroller Course (<strong><span style=\"color: #a6192e\">MANDATORY<\/span><\/strong>) from mid-September to December, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced First Aid (in Calgary)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-Snow Toboggan Training at a ski hill over a full weekend in December (alpine patrollers only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Complete a ski area orientation at your assigned resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Patroller Course<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The Canadian Ski Patrol&#8217;s New Patroller Course is an 80+ hour advanced first aid course that gives new patrollers the knowledge and hands-on skills to help people on and off the ski terrain. The course is mostly in-person with an additional online component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to our national insurance and liability coverage, <strong><u>ALL<\/u><\/strong> new recruits to the Calgary Zone must take the New Patroller Course regardless of any previous medical training. Attending this course is mandatory and non-negotiable. &nbsp;The course starts in mid-September and runs through the end of November.&nbsp; The course is in Calgary and is held two nights per week from about 6:30-9:30 pm. There are also two full weekend days in the course \u2013 one for CPR\/AED training and one for field skills. Our new alpine and Nordic patrollers take the course together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/26212934\/NPCFieldDay.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8894\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our advanced first aid course is accredited nationally and provincially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skiing Ability<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The Calgary Zone has partnerships with the premier resorts in the Canadian Rockies. These include Lake Louise, Mount Norquay, Nakiska, Panorama, and Sunshine Village. The Calgary Zone requires all applicants to be <strong>advanced skiers\/boarders<\/strong>. To patrol at Lake Louise or Sunshine Village, applicants must be at an <strong>expert<\/strong> level. At this time, Nakiska is the only resort accepting snowboarders on its patrol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cost and Benefits<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The total cost is $450 for your membership, with $150 payable before the Ski\/Board Evaluation and $300 payable before Ski Around Days. Once the entire membership fee is paid, there is no added cost for the New Patroller Course in the fall or for your jacket and backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you benefit? You will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>obtain accredited advanced first aid skills that can be listed on your CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enjoy lots of weekend skiing\/snowboarding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>be able to access our pro deals and discounts (available online after completing and passing the New Patroller Course)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>qualify for perks or discounts at your assigned resort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>qualify for the Canadian Ski Patrol&#8217;s awards program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>qualify to provide first aid services at year-round events supported by the Canadian Ski Patrol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>learn transferable skills such as critical thinking, risk management, and creative problem-solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gain teamwork experience and have the opportunity to pursue leadership and management roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>feel satisfied about doing good in your community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>make new friends, ones that can last a lifetime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Members of the Canadian Ski Patrol are volunteers; they do not get paid.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Time Commitment<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>All alpine patrollers are asked to commit to patrolling at least <strong>2 weekend days a month<\/strong> during the ski season. In addition, all patrollers are asked to complete two shifts at The Calgary New &amp; Used Ski Sale in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every fall you are required to requalify for first aid certification, which involves approximately 16 hours of time, to stay up-to-date on new and existing treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Equipment<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian Ski Patrol will supply, on loan, a patrol jacket and backpack for first aid supplies. You will be given your own basic first aid kit when you complete the New Patroller Course in November. You must provide your own black ski pants, helmet, ski equipment, and additional clothing.&nbsp; All alpine resorts in the Calgary Zone require you to carry a full avalanche kit (transceiver, shovel, and probe).&nbsp; Some resorts provide these for daily use while you are on patrol, but some resorts require you to provide your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Joining Process Summary<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Overwhelmed by all the details? Here&#8217;s a flowchart that illustrates the joining process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/20194027\/Joining-Process-Flowchart-Alpine-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/20194027\/Joining-Process-Flowchart-Alpine-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/20194027\/Joining-Process-Flowchart-Alpine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/20194027\/Joining-Process-Flowchart-Alpine-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/20194027\/Joining-Process-Flowchart-Alpine-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/20194027\/Joining-Process-Flowchart-Alpine-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/20194027\/Joining-Process-Flowchart-Alpine-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cspnational.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/20194027\/Joining-Process-Flowchart-Alpine-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recruitment for the 2026-27 season is now closed. 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