July 5, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The Board of Directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol is calling for members’ proposals regarding (a) changes to articles of incorporation; (b) changes to by-laws; (c) proposals to change regulations; (d)
Statement on Racism
June 27, 2020 Fellow Patrollers, We take pride in our place in outdoor sport in Canada. We are visible at snow resorts, amateur athletics, cultural events, and community gatherings. We keep people safe on the snow and beyond. We
Financial Oversight Committee announces extension of financial report submission
June 24, 2020 Recognizing the financial upheaval and unprecedented challenges caused by COVID-19 and further extensions by the CRA vis a vis charities, we advise a filing deadline extension for area, zone and division financial reports to August 15, 2020.
2020-2021 Training Season
Training & Development response to and recovery from COVID-19 The Training & Development Committee (TDC) is comprised of the coordinators and the division training managers (DTMs) who have met over the past weeks to further develop strategies for training in response to COVID-19. Canada’s COVID-19-positive cases continues to vary by
Non-Skiing Event Coordinator
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) The CSP continues to expand its services to cover the entire calendar year, on and off the snow. We are looking for a dedicated team player to join the Patrol Operations portfolio as the
Mental Health Advisor
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) To increase our critical incident stress management (CISM) programs and resources, we are adding a person with a mental health background to the national CISM portfolio to ensure the CSP considers patrollers’ mental health.
2020 National Recognition and Awards Announcement
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) The recipients of the 2020 National Recognition and Awards will be posted in the September issue of 5×5. This will allow zones across the country to notify the recipients, and recognize their achievements
COVID-19 recovery committee
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The training and development portfolio has put together a small committee to review evidence-based information to produce national protocol standards as the CSP begins to move into non-skiing events, classroom work
Registration for the 2021 Ski Improvement Clinic at Kicking Horse opens soon
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) Registration for the 2021 CSP Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic will open in June. The 2021 sessions – offered in two separate weeks in late January and mid-February –
Avalanche ski wear blowout sale
By Michael Hewett, National Pro Deals and eStore Manager (michael.hewett@skipatrol.ca) We have received the following information from Carolyne Gagnon at Avalanche Ski Wear: Avalanche would like to once again offer you exceptional discounts, but only for a limited
Volunteer Opportunities in the Patrol Operations portfolio
Non-skiing event coordinator The CSP continues to expand its services to cover the entire calendar year, on and off the snow. We are looking for a dedicated team player to join the Patrol Operations portfolio as the national CSP Non-Skiing
Johnson Insurance scholarship program for 2020
Johnson Insurance continues to be a long-time supporter of the CSP and is our preferred home and car insurance provider. Once again this year, Johnson Insurance is pleased to offer 50 scholarships worth $1,000 each to high school students pursuing
Update on training for 2020-2021
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) Patrollers should have received updates about the interim measures taken, due to COVID-19, for training in the 2020-2021 season. This includes the extended dates for requalification of patrollers and recertification of
Patroller recognition 2020 style
By: Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skiptarol.ca) Recognizing the successes and contributions of individuals is important, not just to say thank you, but also to highlight the incredible work and talents that have taken place across the country
Johnson Insurance – update for clients
Johnson Insurance is a long-time sponsor and supporter of the Canadian Ski Patrol and many CSP members are also clients. An update regarding measures in place to assist with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic impacts on its clients, including
Annual meeting of members – September 26, 2020
By: Anne Haley-Callaghan, Corporate Secretary and Acting President and CEO (anne.haley-callaghan@skipatrol.ca) The annual meeting of members was originally scheduled for June 6, 2020, in Calgary, Alberta. On March 17, the province of Alberta announced the emergency declaration, prohibiting large
CSP and the Canadian Standards Association
By Richard Asselin, CSP Director (richard.asselin@skipatrol.ca) In 2011, the advanced first aid (AFA) course of the Canadian Ski Patrol was approved by the federal government for a period of five years, expiring in 2016. It was not renewed because
Updated Information – Zone President Quarterly Update – June 9, 2020
June 7, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Please note that the Financial Oversight Committee has forwarded a financial report for the meeting on June 9. We apologize for the miscommunication relating to the status of this report. The
CSP Resumption of Activities
May 31, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The national CSP organization has been asked by division and zone presidents to provide direction on how the CSP will resume activities and services. There is no simple and universal answer,