The Canadian Ski Patrol’s success is made possible through the hard work and dedication of volunteers across the country. From coast to coast, our volunteers are positively impacting their communities year-round, at local snow resorts and off-hill events. We want
Volunteer Opportunity – Social Media Coordinator
By Greg McCormick, VP Brand and Partners (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) Social media plays an important role in telling the Canadian Ski Patrol’s story. Social media also allows our members to connect, share ideas, and discuss all things ski patrol. The job
Please update your NDS profile
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) The deadline for national recognition awards nominations has passed and the review committee is hard at work scoring them. One issue that has arisen is the completeness of the awards listings
New pro deal partners – Spy Optics, Wolffepack, 22Designs and Prior Snow
By Mark Crone, National Pro-Deals Team Member (prodeals@skipatrol.ca) One of the many benefits of belonging to the Canadian Ski Patrol is access to the pro deals program. Pro deals provide CSP members with discounts and benefits on apparel, boots,
Lifesaving Award – Robert Birkett (Central Zone)
In April, 2010, Robert Birkett and his family were en route from Calgary to Toronto by air. Two hours before landing, there was a call on the public address system looking for emergency medical assistance to help with a passenger
Lifesaving Award – Pierre Leclair (Central Zone)
In June, 2017, Pierre Leclair was outside a local cafe in Orangeville, Ontario. Seeing a number of patrons quickly leaving the establishment and thinking it unusual, he entered and found a man who had collapsed at the back of the
CSP Motorcycle ERU
By Corbee Dutchburn, CSP (Central Zone) M-ERU Co-Patrol Leader (dutchburn@mac.com) In 2016, Central Zone patrollers Corbee Dutchburn and Blair Wallhouse brought together two personal passions: CSP advanced first aid (AFA) and motorcycle emergency response. This effort has grown into
Changes to the National Management Committee
January 24, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, I am writing to inform you of recent changes to the National Management Committee (NMC). Mr. Tom Tull resigned for personal reasons as VP Business Operations on Friday, January 18,
National Recognition (Awards) Program
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