By: Bruce Robinson, President and CEO (bruce.robinson@skipatrol.ca) Ski swaps, developed, organized and managed by zones across Canada, annually, go a long way towards supporting this organization. It’s no secret that an enormous amount of volunteer effort goes into them.
Communicating with skiers and snowboarders with poor English language skills
By Peter Lavalley, Qu’Appelle Zone, Saskatchewan Division (lnpet@myaccess.ca) (Note: reprinted from the Saskatchewan Division website with the author’s permission.) Ski resorts across the Prairies, and elsewhere in Canada, have witnessed increases in immigrant participation in skiing and snowboarding over
Mentoring: A personal reflection
By John Jesse, Qu’Appelle Zone President (john@jpjesse.ca) (Note: reprinted from the Saskatchewan Division website with the author’s permission.) I vividly remember my first call to an accident as a new patroller. It was my second shift, and I was
Registration for the 2020 Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic now open
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) The CSP Mountain Division is again offering its legendary Ski Improvement Clinic, in January and February 2020, at the fabulous Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Two clinic weeks are offered,
Johnson Insurance scholarship program open to CSP members
By Greg McCormick, VP Brand and Partners (gmccormick@skipatrol.ca) Johnson Insurance has been a long-time and proud partner of the CSP. Since 1998, Johnson has awarded more than 1,500 scholarships valued at more than $1 million to support young Canadians
Critical incident stress management course at Altitude 2019
By Brian Bennett, National CISM Coordinator (brian.bennett@skipatrol.ca) We all know that responding to some accidents can be harder than others. Some may have the potential to truly affect us and can replay in our minds for some time. The
BAÏST Apparel – ready for your last pair of gloves?
By Shayne Macaulay, National Pro Deals Team Member (shayne.macaulay@skipatrol.ca) BAÏST was born from the need for gloves that are the best. For CSP members BAÏST will provide a 40-per-cent discount for member use only on two pair of gloves or
Advanced first aid (AFA) manual 2019 – update
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The 2019 advanced first aid (AFA) manual has been posted on the NDS. The French version is anticipated to be completed and posted in early May. Please be aware that the
John Leu, Life Member No. 15
By A.P. Crawford, CSP Periodical Editor and Production Manager (5×5@skipatrol.ca) In April of this year the CSP learned of the passing of John Leu, CSP Life Member No. 15. John joined the CSP in 1958 and patrolled at Val Morin,
Call for member’s proposals
By: Anne Haley-Callaghan, Chair, Board of Directors (anne.haley-callaghan@skipatrol.ca) The CSP Board of Directors is calling for members’ proposals regarding (a) changes to articles of incorporation, (b) changes to by-laws, (c) changes to regulations, (d) changes to policy, (e) directions given