March 28, 2021 Dear CSP member, The Canadian Ski Patrol is monitoring ongoing issues with the COVID-19 pandemic. As noted in the CSP Advanced First Aid Manual – Change No. 2 notice, the CSP recommends patrollers get the seasonal influenza
National Recognition Information
March 17, 2021 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, In the coming days, the National Recognition Committee will begin the process of reviewing years of service to ensure that all members who have reached the 25, 50, and 60
Information Meetings
March 11, 2021 While our ski seasons are starting to work towards their closing dates, the Management Committee would like to take some time for leadership at the patrol, zone and division levels to explore our response to COVID-19. Additionally,
The other half: Womxn who inspire
By Kerri Loudoun, National Communications Team Member (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) and Sinead Anderson, Central Zone VP Communications (sinead.n.a@gmail.com) Note: The term womxn is used to represent women, trans-people and non-binary individuals in the context of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). People
The first 90 days
By Mark Brown and Jean Rioux, Co-Executive Directors (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) (jean.rioux@skipatrol.ca) We have been on the job for 90 days now and thought an update was in order. With the pandemic, unknowns are many and we’re working to ensure everyone
Visiting patroller etiquette
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) One of the perks of CSP membership is the many connections we make and often we invite patrollers to patrol with us. There is a disconnect between the invitation to visit and
FIPS memorandum of understanding with FIS
By Brian Low, CSP FIPS board representative (brian.low@skipatrol.ca) FIPS (Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski) is the international organization representing ski patrollers and associated ski safety organizations with membership from throughout the world. The CSP was a founding member
In memoriam: Peter Kelly – Eastern Townships Zone
By Marco Romani, Chair of the Board of Directors and Owl’s Head patroller (marco.romani@skipatrol.ca) Peter Kelly joined the CSP in 1984. He was a graphic designer by trade and his design of our 75th anniversary logo is something most
Meaghan Kells is the new Atlantic East Division president
By Greg McCormick, VP Communications and Marketing (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) The Canadian Ski Patrol is pleased to announce Meaghan Kells as the new division president for Atlantic East Division. A second-generation CSP patroller, Meaghan has been with the CSP for
Information technology advisory committee
Information technology (IT) use has transformed commercial business and had a tremendous effect on not-for-profit organizations such as ours. Effectively using IT is more than just buying some products and installing them; it is part of a process with a
2021 first aid training record available
By Nancy Askin, National Evaluations Coordinator (nancy.askin@skipatrol.ca) The advanced first aid (AFA) training record for 2021 and the associated AFA training record instructions are both available to all patrollers. They can be found on the NDS > Education Tools
Instructor certification program 2021 revisions
By Brian Low, National Instructor Certification Program Coordinator (brian.low@skipatrol.ca) In 2018 at the CSP Altitude conference, the training and development (T&D) committee considered a proposal to make changes to the instructor certification program. Options were considered and direction given
Manual change process
By Andrew Hill, National Director of Training (andrew.hill@skipatrol.ca) A number of questions were raised at the education summit held online at the end of January relating to the manual change process and who determines what content is added, amended
Training and education summit, January 2021
By Jennifer Delaney, National Leadership Conference Team (Jennifer.delaney@skipatrol.ca) On January 27 and 28, 2021, a training and education summit was held online. Questions were received in advance, and the education team provided detailed answers and excellent discussions. Responses included