By Jacques Blais, Translation Portfolio Lead (jacques.blais@skipatrol.ca) We often use the terms “qualification,” “requalification,” “certification,” and “recertification” in the Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP) interchangeably, without truly knowing the difference between them. “Qualification” is when a patroller acquires the knowledge, competence
By A.P. Crawford, National Periodical Editor and Production Manager (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) In the summer of 2018, Lauren Goldrick was one of a group of three people about to start their hike for the day along the Camino de Santiago Trail from
By Mark Brown, Co-Executive Director (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) Financial Reporting That time of year when Zone financial information must be submitted is rapidly approaching. The required date is May 31, 2022 this year.
By Mark Brown, Co-Executive Director (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) STRATEGIC PLAN The National Strategic Plan has been posted. You may view it here. If there are any questions, please contact Mark or Jean at mark.brown@skipatrol.ca or jean.rioux@skipatrol.ca.
By Mark Brown, Co-Executive Director (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) Zone Presidents Quarterly Update February 24, 2022 20:00H to 22:00H Eastern Time The quarterly update for Zone Presidents is scheduled for the above date. Patrol leaders and other members of your Zone are welcome
By Mark Brown, Co-Executive Director (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) Membership and Qualification Date Differences With the introduction of YETI, changes to membership cards and qualification certificates were introduced, resulting in some questions. For a more detailed discussion and explanation please read more here.
By Mark Brown, Co-Executive Director (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) Terminology Changes With the adaptation of CSA1210-17 there is a change in terminology that you and your members should be aware of. Only instructors are ‘certified’ for a set period of time. Patrollers are
By Mark Brown, Co-Executive Director (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) Annual General Meeting September 24, 2022 1300-1500 Eastern time Our AGM will be held via electronic means on September 24, 2022. The full notice can be found here. The full notice will be sent to
By Brian Low, National Manager – Instructor Certification Program (ICP) (brian.low@skipatrol.ca) With the reorganization of the training and development portfolio, the Instructor Certification Program (ICP) has three new volunteer opportunities. We are currently in the process of revising and updating
By Jennifer Delaney, Ontario Division Director of Communications (jennifer.delaney@skipatrol.ca) I am sure everyone has many fond memories of your ski patrol family and of all the fun, laughs and crazy things that can happen at the hill, in the patrol
By Kerri Loudoun, Marketing and Communications Portfolio Lead (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) We are looking to fill the position of communications coordinator in the marketing and communications portfolio. As communications coordinator, you will be responsible to assist the portfolio leader and other portfolio
