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 options 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
5/5 Reader’s Survey – We want to hear what you think
Communication is key to the success and engagement in any organization. Our newsletter, 5/5 for Patrollers, is one of the tools we use to share information with you, our members. Please consider taking a few minutes to complete this short
Altitude 2020 – Super Early Bird Registration is closing soon!
Are you planning on attending Altitude 2020 in Calgary this June? Time is running out to take advantage of the super early bird registration package. Prices will increase on April 1st (and that’s no joke!), so please register now and
Ski improvement clinic attendees return home with epic memories – and tired legs
By Geoff Scotton, Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) About 200 attendees wrapped up the 2020 version of the CSP Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic with lots of great stories, improved skiing and snowboarding skills, some new friends –
Nordic plans
By Kirstie Simpson, National Nordic On-snow coordinator (kirstie.simpson@skipatrol.ca) First, a brief introduction – I’m the newly appointed national Nordic on-snow coordinator and have been a member of the CSP since 1994. I have been active in both the Nordic
Change Notice 1 to Advanced First Aid Manual, 2019 edition
By Andrew Hill, National Director of Training (andrew.hill@skipatrol.ca) Change Notice 1 to the CSP Advanced First Aid (AFA) Manual, 2019 edition, has been posted on the NDS. These changes have been approved by the medical advisory committee and will
National First Aid Competition reminder
By Jack Haley, National First Aid Competition Coordinator (jack.haley@skipatrol.ca) Hopefully you or someone you ski with has been following 5/5. We want to be certain that everyone is aware of the national first aid competition being held at the Altitude
Lifesaving Award – Pete Phillips (Confederation Zone)
Pete Phillips of Confederation Zone is a Nordic patroller and a paramedic by profession. In late March 2019, he was not in either a patrol or a paramedic uniform, nor did he have the tools that he normally has at
Quarterly report for Zone Presidents
March 2, 2020 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, Please note that the documents supporting the quarterly meeting held on February 25, 2020, have been posted to the member’s section of the website, under the documents and policies menu.
Agreement reached with Helly Hansen for CSP uniforms
February 19, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, I am happy to announce, on behalf of the CSP President and CEO, that the CSP National Board of Directors gave its approval to partner with Helly Hansen in a
Sign up for the Icebreaker pro deal – limited time offer
By Mark Crone, National Pro-Deals Team Member (mark.crone@skipatrol.ca) Congratulations for being part of the Canadian Ski Patrol. As a CSP member you are eligible for the Icebreaker pro program. Inspired by nature, Icebreaker harnesses the incredible capabilities of natural