New Patroller
Information Session and Registration: Wednesday
September 8th , 2010 Registration: 6:30 pm -9:00
pm Information Session: 7:00 pm @ the Ramanda Lodge
Hotel 2170
Harvey Ave, Kelowna BC
We want you! We are dedicated to getting you the information you need to join a fabulous, and dedicated force of people who love to ski, ride and help others.Membership in the Canadian Ski Patrol brings with it many benefits. Some of which include:
Advanced First Aid Training
Fellowship with other skiers and snowboarders
Reduced lift ticket prices at some hills
The opportunity to learn to ski or ride better
Membership requirements vary slightly from one area to another but, in general, the following criteria will help you determine if you are eligible to become a ski Patroller
You are at least eighteen years of age.
You complete all required training and tests.
You maintain current membership status.
You can ski or ride as well or better than the average person
Who can join the CSPS?
Anyone who is 18 years old and is a strong intermediate Nordic/Alpine skier or Boarder is eligible to join. As a member of the CSPS, you should be able to handle all the types of terrain and snow conditions you would encounter at the areas serviced by the Ogopogo Zone, namely Big White, Big White cross-county trails, Crystal Mountain Alpine and Nordic and Telemark Ski Areas. All outdoor oriented individuals looking for fun, adventure, team atmosphere, learning valuable new skills as well as days and weekends away from the hustle and bustle, surrounded by good people and snow, join the CSPS - Ogopogo Zone volunteer ski patrol. Patrollers receive various benefits, depending on where they patrol. If you wish to become a member of this dynamic organization, send an email to anyone of the executives. Our first aid training starts in September each year, and ski or board evaluations are in November.
A Typical Day with CSPS
Before the lifts open to the public, the patrol checks each open area to ensure that all the trails and lifts are safe. Throughout the day, you will ski and ride most areas of the resort covering the entire area. In the event of a mishap, you will act as part of a team to provide first-aid and transportation to medical assistance. All patrollers are equipped with two-way radios to ensure both rapid response and support from your team. Working in conjunction with resort area management and staff, patrollers maintain a high level of visibility, answering questions and promoting safety among the public.
At the end of the day, you will once again “sweep” the mountain to make sure no one is in need of assistance. Finally, patrollers rendezvous at the Patrol Hut to debrief before finishing their shift. Night Skiing As night skiing is offered at both Big White and Crystal Mountains throughout the season, CSPS members are rostered for some night time shifts. At both resort areas, midweek patrolling is provided on evenings that the areas are open.
