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
CSP Announces Interim CEO
May 3, 2020 Dear members of the Canadian Ski Patrol, This is the first communication in a new style and tone directly from the Board of Directors to you. We want to be as open, transparent, and collaborative with
Clarification of recertification requirements
Dear Members, The CSP distributed a video message on Tuesday, April 14th about the CSP’s actions in response to COVID-19. Many of you have not seen the video due to technical difficulties with the email message. We removed the video
Extension of AFA, BLS, and Instructor Certification
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
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
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 –