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
Annual General Meeting
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
Volunteer opportunities – training and development portfolio
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
Say cheese … I mean ski patrol
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
Volunteer opportunity – communications coordinator
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
National recognition committee update
By Nancy Price-Hutley, National Recognition Committee Chair (nancy.price-hutley@skipatrol.ca) The national recognition committee has two new members for this year. Linda Andrews and Jacques Blais join Wendy Herron, Dave DeWolfe, Michael Courty, Meaghan Kells and Miles Thompson. Welcome Linda and Jacques.
Lifesaving Award – Gilbert Bélanger, Pierre-Luc Vibert, Luc Gagnon (North Border Zone)
By A.P. Crawford, Periodical Editor and Production Manager (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) On a cold, sunny day in January 2021, someone on the slopes at Sugarloaf Provincial Park called EMS directly and two ambulances arrived unannounced at the patrol room. The patrollers rushed
International Ski Patrol Day – February 10, 2022
By Kerri Loudoun, Marketing and Communications Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) The first-ever International Ski Patrol Day (ISPD) is almost here. Here is an overview of the initiative and how your resorts can be involved. What is International Ski Patrol Day? ISPD
A Messages from our new Board Chairperson
A message from our outgoing Board Chairperson
Office Closures During the Holidays
By Renee Thivierge, Manager (renee.thivierge@skipatrol.ca) The National office will be closed from 12:00 pm Friday, December 24th until Tuesday, January 4th , 2022. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable season.