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Canadian Ski Patrol System is looking for new recruits

March 13, 2009 by skipatrol

Batawa Ski Patrol & Little Cataraqui Nordic Ski Patrol is looking for new recruits for 2009/10 Season.  

The CANADIAN SKI PATROL SYSTEM IS A VOLUNTEER NATIONWIDE SKI PATROL ORGANISATION THAT PROVIDES A PROFESSIONAL RESCUE, EMERGENCY FIRST AID, TRAINING & EDUCATION SERVICE TO SKI AREAS ACROSS
CANADA. BEING A PATROLLER IS A HUGE AMOUNT OF FUN AND THE REWARDS ARE ENDLESS. 

 IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO IS WILLING TO VOLUNTEER AND DEDICATED TO HELPING THE INJURED, YOUNG AND OLD, HAVE A INTERMEDIATE LEVEL OF SKIING, SNOWBOARDING OR NORDIC, OVER 18 YEARS OLD; THEN YOU ARE JUST THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR. COME VISIT THE PATROL HUT, WE WILL MAKE YOU VERY WELCOME AND COME RIDE WITH US TO SEE WHAT PATROLLING IS ALL ABOUT, IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE WE AND YOU PASS OUR SELECTION PROCEDURE, TRAINING WILL START IN SEPTEMBER. A 12 WEEK TRAINING COURSE PLUS A 2 DAY ON HILL AND CPR / DEFIB & OXYGEN COURSE AND ON SNOW TRAINING AT START OF SEASON 

Contact the Patrol Leader – Andy Larcombe at atlarcombe@hotmail.com or H: 613-397-1895 

FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE OR MAYBE SOMEONE ELSE’S

Patrol Schedule

October 15, 2007 by skipatrol

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Ski Patrol Safety

October 15, 2007 by skipatrol

There are elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Regardless of how you decide to use the slopes or trails, always show courtesy to others. Please adhere to the code and share with others the responsibility for a safe outdoor experience.

Alpine Responsibility Code:

1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.

2. People ahead of you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.

3. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.

4. Before starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to others.

5. If you are involved in or witness a collision or accident, remain at the scene and identify yourself to the ski patrol.

6. Observe and obey all posted signs and warnings.

7. Keep off closed trails and closed areas.

8. You must not use lifts or terrain if your ability is impaired through alcohol or drugs.

9. You must have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to safely load, rid and unload lifts. If in doubt, ask the lift attendant.

For the time of your life… And maybe someone else’s

Join the Ski Patrol

October 15, 2007 by skipatrol

Contact the Ski Patrol

October 15, 2007 by skipatrol

Who Can Join…

Anyone who is 18 years old and is an intermediate to strong 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 Frontenac Zone, namely Batawa and Little Cataraqui cross-county trails Ski Areas. Outdoor oriented individuals who are looking for fun, adventure, and a team atmosphere, should consider joining the CSPS. They would learn valuable new skills as well as spend days and or weekends away from the hustle and bustle, surrounded by good people and snow. Patrollers receive various benefits, depending on where they patrol. If you wish to become a member of this dynamic organization, send an email to “Ski Patrol” or talk to any of the patrollers at the hill in the yellow and blue jackets. Our first aid training starts in September each year, and ski or board evaluations are in December.

A Typical Day…

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, the paroller will ski and ride most areas of the resort covering the entire area. In the event of a mishap, they will act as part of a team to provide a patient with first-aid and transportation to secondary medical assistance. All patrollers are equipped with two-way radios to ensure both rapid response and support the 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, the patroller will once again “sweep” the mountain to make sure no one is in need of assistance. Finally, all patrollers rendezvous at the Patrol Hut to debrief before finishing their shift.

For the time of your life… And maybe someone else’s

Ski Patrol

October 15, 2007 by skipatrol

Who We Are…

Ski Patrol Services for the Batawa Ski are provided by members of The Canadian Ski Patrol System. The Canadian Ski Patrol System is a registered non-profit corporation comprising highly-trained volunteer and professional members. The System is national in scope and was formed to promote safe skiing and to provide assistance to injured skiers. The CSPS’s membership of more than 5000 patrollers provides a Canada-wide, highly-skilled and responsible service to the skiing industry. The members of the CSPS promote safety, provide first aid and rescue services to those in need during the ski season and during the ‘off-season’ at many non-ski events.

We, as members of the CSPS, are a dedicated group of volunteers that enjoy the outdoors, skiing, riding and helping people in need. We are mostly alpine skiers and riders age 18 and up from every walk of life: students, public service workers, teachers, engineers, medical professionals, retirees… We benefit from receiving perks at the ski areas we patrol, exchange programs, discounts on ski equipment and accessories from our suppliers and sponsors. Most importantly we belonging to an organization where we have lots of fun, make life long friendships and feel great about helping someone in need.

What We Do…

We offer a nationally recognized first aid course to our members that is like no other! We patrol at our ski areas and at non-ski events where our skills are put to use in the management of acute medical conditions, environmental injuries, and traumatic injuries. Our first aid course is comprehensive, covering detailed aspects of providing an emergency first aid service including accident management, triage, oxygen therapy, CPR (as per the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation guidelines) as well as rescue and transport of injured persons to areas where second level medical aid can take over or ambulance transport is available. We also provide our patrollers with the skills to use our on-hill rescue toboggans in a variety of terrain and snow conditions. There are membership and training opportunities available through-out the training seasons.

We use our skills to promote safety and provide first aid and rescue services to those in need at ski areas and at non-ski events through out the year.

We are not all work and no play… patrollers enjoy various social events, first aid competitions and we provide opportunities to members to participate in various athletic activities such as hiking, mountain biking and skating.

For the time of your life… And maybe someone else’s

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