March 27, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol met on Thursday, March 26, 2020 and approved the following interim policies to address training and certification due to COVID-19: CSP
Donating Ski Patrol Supplies to Health Care Facilities
March 26, 2020 Recent reports in various media have identified that there is a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for medical staff during the current COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Understandably, patrollers have suggested that supplies held by patrols
Altitude 2020 is Cancelled
[March 25, 2020 Dear Members, On Sunday, March 22, 2020, the CSP National Board of Directors approved a resolution to cancel Altitude 2020 in Calgary due to the COVID-19 crisis. We are establishing a process to refund all registrations
Impact of COVID-19 on Training & Development (T&D)
March 23, 2020 With the increasing impact of COVID-19 on CSP patrollers, questions are arising regarding requalification of patrollers and recertification of instructors. The T&D Coordinators and DTMs met this past week to discuss potential contingencies and accommodation plans. The
Your mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 20, 2020 Dear CSP member, Your health and safety is the most important concern for the Canadian Ski Patrol during this unique period in history because of COVID-19. One of the key mitigation techniques to prevent the spread of
Survey on rescheduling option for Altitude 2020
Dear zone presidents and division presidents, On March 13, 2020, the CSP notified members that Altitude 2020 on June 4-7, 2020 in Calgary was postponed. We are reviewing options to reschedule Altitude and would like you to complete a very
Letter to our snow resort partners regarding the COVID-19 situation
March 15, 2020, Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Please find attached our letter to our snow resort partners regarding the COVID-19 situation. This message will be distributed at 7pm (Eastern Daylight Time). CSP_COVID-19 Communication to partners (BIL)
COVID-19 and Altitude 2020
March 13, 2020 Dear Members, We have received many questions regarding COVID-19 and Altitude 2020. Specifically, people are interested in our plans for Altitude 2020 and whether we plan to cancel or postpone the conference in light of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
March 13, 2020 Prepared by: Ted Findlay, DO, CCFP, FCFP Chair, Medical Advisors Committee, CSP As first responders, CSP members need to stay informed on the evolving picture of the COVID-19 viral outbreak. While the risk to the
Advance notice of upcoming Patrol Bulletin on COVID-19 and Altitude 2020
March 13, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The attached messages are set to be distributed to the CSP membership this evening, in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and the decision today to postpone Altitude 2020. No. 1
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