December 22, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, Upcoming change to NDS This note is to advise you of an upcoming change to the NDS. Presently, the NDS allows for zone and division administrators the ability to download registered
Recognition program updates
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) This is another call for nominations for national recognition – formerly known as national awards. All nominations are made through the NDS. The deadline for nominations for 2020 recognition is February 15.
Recognition of members who have passed away
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) As an organization, it is inevitable that current and former members pass away. In recent years, there have been various ways to recognize these individuals through social media – with no standard.
Canadian Ski Patrol advanced first aid evaluations review
By Nancy Askin, Evaluations Coordinator (nancy.askin@skipatrol.ca) Presently all members of the CSP must successfully complete a series of evaluations including a series of skills (advanced first aid training record), one diagnostic evaluation, a 100-question multiple choice evaluation covering all of
Early notice of member proposals and nominations for board of directors
By Anne Haley-Callaghan, Corporate Secretary (anne.haley-callaghan@skipatrol.ca) The Canadian Ski Patrol will hold the annual general meeting of members, as required by our bylaw and the The Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, during Altitude 2020 in Calgary next June. In January, 2020,
Only a few spots left – maybe, for the 2020 Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca Time may have run out to be part of the 2020 CSP Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic, held at B.C.’s Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in January and February. The event
Competition 2020
By Jack Haley, National First Aid Competition Coordinator (jack.haley@skipatrol.ca) It’s time to throw down the gauntlet with your fellow patrollers, to sharpen your competitive edge and fulfil your Type A personality. You proved your abilities during training, and you will
Income tax and your CSP membership
By Pam FitzGerald, Financial Oversight Committee Chair (pam.fitzgerald@skipatrol.ca) (Note: the content of this article has been endorsed by the CSP Financial Oversight Committee.) Recently, two specific tax queries have come forward regarding membership in the Canadian Ski Patrol and
Lifesaving Award – Devon Murphy (Gatineau Zone)
Devon Murphy had just finished an evening of CSP recruiting at D’Arcy McGee High School in September, 2018 in Gatineau, Quebec. As he was leaving he noticed an ambulance pulling into the parking lot at approximately the same time he
Lifesaving Award – Bart Meuring (Central Zone)
Bart Meuring was in attendance at a general meeting of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto in late January, 2019. After one of the speakers returned to his seat near the front, Bart noticed a commotion from that area.
Holiday greetings from President/CEO Zoe Robinson
Dear CSP Members, Winter has arrived in Canada and many of you have already started to patrol at your home resorts. The CSP national board of directors and the national management team would like to take a moment to wish
Deadline for credit on membership / National Office holiday closure
November 28, 2019 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Please note the following: 1. DEADLINE for credit on Membership fees for the 2019-20 season A reminder that the deadline to adjust membership numbers in your zone and receive a
Burton Step-On boots and bindings 2020
By Nigel McCreary, Pro Deals Team Member (nigel.mccreary@skipatrol.ca) The 2020 Burton line has been dropping these last few weeks, with the full line-up of Step-On products going live on November 4. This year CSP members will have access to
Altitude 2020 – save the date
By Jennifer Delaney, Altitude 2020 Conference Coordinator (jennifer.delaney@skipatrol.ca) We are excited to announce that the hotel for Altitude 2020 has been confirmed this week. We will be at the Delta Calgary Downtown on June 4 to 7, 2020. Watch for
Communicating with skiers and snowboarders with poor English language skills: What helps?
By Peter Lavalley, Qu’Appelle Zone, Saskatchewan Division (Lnpet@myaccess.ca) Patroller responses to the earlier article (5/5 Blog, May 5, 2019) confirmed that communicating with people with poor English language skills or cultural differences can hamper patrollers’ abilities to provide first
Lifesaving award – Pascal Paquet – Bois Francs Zone
In February 2018, Pascal Paquet was at a Costco in Trois Rivieres, Quebec ready to pay for his purchases when he heard a call asking for a doctor, nurse, or paramedic. Pascal identified himself as a first responder and was
The legendary Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic is filling up fast. Don’t miss it.
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca Looking for the perfect winter ski holiday? A great deal with an awesome crowd on epic terrain at a world-class resort? Look no further – and don’t wait too
From our chair
By Marco Romani, Chair of the Board of Directors (marco.romani@skipatrol.ca) Here we are, already past mid-October and the ski season is fast approaching. This year will mark the 79th year of the Canadian Ski Patrol. I want to inform all
Avalanche training opportunities
By Ken Lukawy, National Avalanche Program Coordinator (ken.lukawy@skipatrol.ca) With the enthusiasm for winter recreation ramping up, it is time to think about being safe in the mountains. Being safe from avalanches in our winter playground applies not only to
Nominations are now open
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) In accordance with the national recognition policy, we would like to inform you that nominations are now open for the 2019-2020 Recognition Program. We have updated the Recognition Program Guide, so