September 20, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Virtual “Meet the Candidates” Forum – 7:00 PM (EDT) – Sunday, September 20, 2020. This is a reminder that the coordinates for the virtual “Meet the Candidates” Forum can be found
Zone Presidents Quarterly Update & Board of Directors Town Hall
September 10, 2020 The Board of Directors and National Management Committee invite all members to attend a virtual town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at 8:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time). The purpose of the town hall is
Final notice – Annual Meeting of Members
September 4, 2020 The Canadian Ski Patrol announces that the annual meeting of members will be convened at 13:00 (1:00pm) to 16:30 (4:30pm) EDT on Saturday, September 26th, 2020. This annual meeting will be conducted by electronic means. The
Online delivery team looking for assistance
By Natalie Everitt, National eLearning Coordinator (natalie.everitt@skipatrol.ca) Looking to use your skills as an eLearning developer? Have experience with Articulate 360/Storyline 360 or looking to learn? The CSP online delivery team is looking to add another member to work on
Second notice – Annual Meeting of Members
August 21, 2020 The Canadian Ski Patrol announces that the annual meeting of members will be convened at 13:00 (1:00pm) to 16:30 (4:30pm) EDT on Saturday, September 26th, 2020. This annual meeting will be conducted by electronic means. The
New COVID-19 FAQ now on CSP website
August 12, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The ongoing implications and complications of COVID-19 are affecting all CSP members in various ways. The National Management Committee (NMC) has been asked a number of questions as division, zones and members work to manage
Announcement – Annual Meeting of Members
July 28, 2020 The Canadian Ski Patrol announces that the annual meeting of members will be convened at 13:00 (1:00pm) to 16:30 (4:30pm) EDT on Saturday, September 26th, 2020. This annual meeting will be conducted by electronic means. The
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
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