By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) This past ski season ended in turmoil as resorts across Canada were shut down to help avert the spread of COVID-19. In March, the national management committee (NMC) and the board of directors
In memoriam
Ron Arbuthnot – Frontenac Zone By Al Knott, Life Member No. 31, Frontenac Zone (al47knott@gmail.com) Earlier this fall, the members of Frontenac Zone were saddened by the passing of Ron Arbuthnot, a long-time member and one of the architects of
Volunteer opportunity – manual coordinator
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The training and development team is seeking a CSP member for the position of manual coordinator. The manual coordinator is responsible for ensuring the production of the CSP Patroller’s Manual. This contribution
Call for nominations for patroller recognition
By Craig Taggart, Recognition Program Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) In times when it is challenging to get together and being inundated with negative news, we need to infuse some positivity. One way we can do that is through recognizing the efforts of
Recognition program Q & A
Various questions have been posted on social media over the past few years about the national recognition program, and we have heard of other questions through various channels. Here are some of the answers. If you have a question you
CSP insurance – your questions answered
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) There are always a number of questions asked about the various insurance policies carried by the Canadian Ski Patrol. Here is some basic information about them. The CSP carries two insurance policies that
New Pro-Deals: Download the Updated CSP-Ferno Catalogue Today!
Every ski patroller loves getting new gear! As we head into a new winter season, we’re thrilled to have entered into a partnership with Ferno which will allow members of Canadian Ski Patrol to enjoy some fantastic deals on their
A message from Johnson Insurance
We hope that you are staying safe and healthy. As we all adapt to the changes necessary due to COVID-19, car and home insurance should be the last thing you have to worry about. That’s why we can depend
Helly Hansen CSP Uniform Ordering Procedures / Name Badge Orders
November 9, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, We are pleased to share the program details for the new CSP Helly Hansen Uniform Program. Zones and Divisions are now able to order uniform items for this season based on
Board of Directors Meeting – Agenda
Dear zone presidents and division presidents, For your information, attached is the draft agenda for the upcoming Canadian Ski Patrol Board of Directors’ meeting. The minutes of this meeting will be posted on the NDS when they have been approved.
Update for division presidents and zone presidents
Dear division presidents and zone presidents, Name Badges – Due to a number of requests from zone presidents, the next order deadline for name badges will be moved up to January 5. Please remember that the badges will be shipped