January 7, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents. This message is a reminder to all division presidents and zone presidents that all recognition award nominations must be approved prior to being scored. The division presidents and zone presidents
A new concussion resource for national safety
January 6, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, The CSP national safety team and Parachute Canada; a national safety organization, are pleased to offer you a new resource that promises to improve awareness around concussions. This document is available
Happy Holidays!
December 23, 2018 Dear CSP Member, Winter has arrived in all parts of the country, skiers and snowboarders are on the hills enjoying early season conditions, and many of you have already served shifts at your local hill. This
Head office closed for the holidays
The head office will be closed from December 21, 2018 and reopen on January 2, 2019. We wish everyone the very best of the season.
Final call for national award nominations
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) This is the final call for nominations for national recognition – formerly known as national awards. All nominations are made through the National Database System, or NDS. The deadline for nominations is
Peter Graham, long-time Gatineau Zone patroller remembered
By Richard Eaton, Gatineau Zone President (president@gatineauskipatrol.ca) It is with heavy hearts that we share with you that Peter Graham, a long-time Gatineau Zone patroller, passed away peacefully. At age 83, Peter was our elder statesman and held the distinction
Respect – navigating change
By Heidi Schedler, National Human Resources Committee Chair (heidi.schedler@skipatrol.ca) Change can be difficult. It can also be exciting, refreshing, rejuvenating and beneficial. But, sometimes all we feel is resistance or push-back. Some responses that might suggest you are having a
Time – and space – are running out to attend the 2019 Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic
By Geoff Scotton, Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) Don’t miss the 2019 CSP Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic. There’s still ample time and room to enjoy this legendary event held at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. While Week 2
Critical incident stress management (CISM) now available in both languages
By Hélène Fortier, Eastern Townships Zone and CISM Instructor (heyuhu33@yahoo.ca) More than 90 members of the CSP are available across Canada to assist you in case of a critical incident. CISM assists first responders, and others who have been involved
2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer really, really needs CSP support
By Jenn Normore, CSP Red Deer Zone President (skipatrolrd@gmail.com) The CSP Red Deer Zone really, really needs your help to support the 2019 Canada Winter Games, which take place in the central Alberta city, February 15 to March 3, 2019.
Ordering Avalanche Uniform Jackets and Pro Deal Program
December 5, 2018 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, The Canadian Ski Patrol has maintained a positive relationship with Avalanche Ski Wear for many years. In order to maintain a supply of uniform jackets for the 2018/2019 ski season, the
National combined on-snow workshop update
December 4, 2018 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, The numbers are in and disappointingly, we have had only seven people register for the event with a promise from a zone for four more, bringing the total to 11. An
Management of proceeds from potential sale of National building
November 27, 2018 During the 2018 Annual General Meeting a recommendation from the Zone and Division Presidents was forwarded to the Board of Directors requesting the board provide a report to the zone and division presidents regarding how the
Fundraising campaigns – Direct mail and #GivingTuesday
November 26, 2018 Hi Everyone, December is the traditional time of year for holiday celebrations, like Christmas and Chanukah, and for fundraisers. Charities across Canada have prepared December giving campaigns to raise need dollars to support their charitable missions.
Request for information – risk management
November 15, 2018 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, As you are all aware, the Canadian Ski Patrol is a federally registered charity comprised of interrelationships between multiple corporate, non-profit, and non-corporate structures. These relationships result in increasingly complex
Message from our new president and CEO
By W. Bruce Robinson, President and CEO (bruce.robinson@skipatrol.ca) I have been on the job for just five weeks and I am continually amazed by the commitment, dedication, and passion shown by the members of the Canadian Ski Patrol. I
Introducing the Canadian Ski Patrol 2018-2019 photo and video contest
By Sheila Reesor, National Director Brand and Partners (sheila.reesor@skipatrol.ca) If there’s one thing we all know about members of the Canadian Ski Patrol, they love swag. Did you know that the word “swag,” according to Wikipedia, “…is actually an acronym
Don’t miss an epic time at 2019 Mountain Division Ski Improvement – Week 2 full
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) Hoping to have an epic skiing or snowboarding trip this winter? Want to improve your skills, have a total blast, make new friends, create unforgettable memories, and do it
ARCTERYX – Friends and family pro deal access for a limited time
Use your Pro account to purchase gifts for your friends and family. All outdoor professionals are eligible to purchase for FRIENDS & FAMILY until December 31, 2018. SHOP NOW
Pro Deal Spotlight: Icebreaker – made different
Icebreaker clothing is again available this season through the CSP Pro-Deals. Icebreaker is excited to continue the relationship and looks forward to another great year. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but we believe that originality is