All numbers are for the 2010-11 Season
-
Founded by Dr. Douglas Firth in 1941
-
-
Comprised of 4,496 volunteers from coast to coast to coast in Canada in 61 Zones and nine Divisions
-
-
Non-profit charitable organization. The Corporation was constituted under the name of "The Canadian Ski Patrol System" as a non-profit Corporation, without share capital, under Letters Patent issued under the seal of the Secretary of State of Canada, and dated the 20th of August 1962.
-
-
Our Patron is the Governor General of Canada His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston.
-
-
The majority of CSPS members volunteer their time for the services they deliver. A number also become paid patrollers at ski resorts across Canada.
-
-
The CSPS also provides on-snow training, safety and accident scene management training to members
-
The advanced first-aid course is recognized by the Federal Government (HRSDC) and the majority of the provinces in Canada.
-
The CSPS also provides on-snow training, safety and accident scene management training to members.
-
Patrollers must recertify their first-aid qualifications every year by taking a refresher course that is a minimum of 16 hours and passing a written, skills and diagnostic exam.
-
-
The CSPS medical advisory committee is comprised of five physicians and the pre-hospital care advisory committee is comprised of six pre-hospital care or hospital emergency workers.
-
-
Provides first-aid services at 230 Alpine and Nordic ski areas across Canada.
-
-
Provided 260,000 hours of service to these ski areas last winter.
-
-
Provided 12,000 hours of first-aid services at off-snow events which includes events such as marathons, mountain bike races, concerts, etc.
-
-
Have provided services at Canadian Olympic and Paralympic events, Young Canada and Provincial Winter Games, Canadian and provincial championships and various World Cup Races held in Canada.
-
-
Patrollers pay an average of $200 each year to be a member of the CSPS.
-
-
Patrollers cover the cost of their uniform and first aid kit or vest with an approximate cost of $500.
-
-
Safety Now Program and Snow Smart Program are delivered to school aged children.
-
-
Supports the National Avalanche Awareness programs and provides avalanche training to patrollers.
-
-
The CSPS has its own VHF radio frequency.
-
-
Provides rescue sleds and equipment at many ski areas across Canada.
-
-
Provides insurance coverage for each member for the first aid services provided.
-
-
Have members on both national and international ski, first-aid, and rescue bodies such as the Canadian Ski Council, regional ski area associations, and International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)
-
-
Is a founding member of the Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS); an international corporation made up of ski patrol organisations representing ski patrollers and ski safety bodies in their respective countries.
-
-
Patrollers must be at least 18 years of age and come from all walks of life from students to retirees.
-
-
The CSPS is always looking for new members; please go to www.skipatrol.ca
