HISTORY & ORGANIZATION OF THE CSPS

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What & Who?

Canadian Ski Patrol System A non profit corporation comprised of highly

trained volunteer members The System was formed to promote safe

skiing and to provide assistance to injured skiers.

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History

Founder

Education

Growth

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Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS) International organization of ski patrol groups

from around the world FIPS founded in 1979 Help coordinate the exchange of information

about patrolling CSPS was founding member and remain

active in a leadership role

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Constitution

Letters Patent Supplementary Letters Patent Bylaws Regulations Rules

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Organization

National Divisions (9) Zones Patrols

The Chairman of the Board, National Directors

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National Organization

National Management Team

Board of Directors

National Chairman, National President / CEO*

National Office

National Management Committee

President (Chair)

National Vice-Presidents National Chairman

9 Divisions

Division Presidents

(Report to National VP Operations)

Zones

Zone Presidents

Patrols

Patrol Leaders

Regular Members

May be Patroller at Resort or Regular Member of the Zone

at large

National Committees

Portfolio Coordinators

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Board of Directors

Member of the System in good standing Familiar with the organization of the System The number of Directors is currently eight (8) A person designated by the Board as the

Principal Employee is an ex officio Director The other Directors are elected by the Zone

Presidents for 2-year staggered terms Administers the affairs of the System

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Divisions

1. ATLANTIC EAST2. ATLANTIC WEST3. QUEBEC4. ONTARIO5. MANITOBA6. SASKATCHEWAN7. MOUNTAIN8. PACIFIC SOUTH9. PACIFIC NORTH

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Division Officers

President Appointed by the Board Approved by National President and upon

recommendation, if any, of Zone Presidents within the Division

Operational and administrative responsibilities

Other officers to help in fulfilling the Division’s responsibilities

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Zones

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Zone Officers

Zone President Member of the system in good standing Elected by the Regular Members in the Zone

subject to the approval of the Division President

Operational and administrative responsibilities

Other officers to help in fulfilling the Zone’s responsibilities

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Patrol Leaders

Appointed by the Zone President Responsibilities

Operational efficiency Conduct of the members of his/her Patrol Maintenance of adequate hill coverage

Local Patrol representative who is authorized to discuss hill, lift or Patrol operation with the resort management.

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Membership

Membership is a privilege Classes of Membership

Regular Member Associate Member Honorary Member Life Member

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Benefits of Membership

A "voice" into the organization Receive and share information Participation at the National Annual

Conference Participation in awards programs Access to resource materials

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Requirements of Membership

Comply with any and all registration procedures Successfully complete all required training and tests Remit all fees Medical personnel, while on duty for the System, are

expected to act within the scope of practice of the CSPS

The transfer of a member from one Zone to another is dependent on acceptance by the Zone President

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How do I present myself?

As a representative of the CSPS: Dress in a clean, complete uniform Speak appropriately Look professional

Present as a person who takes pride in who they are and who they represent.

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Official Uniform

Blue and Yellow Jacket / Shirt Navy or Black Pants First Aid Kit or Vest Name Tag Membership Badge / Crest Headgear (must be acceptable)

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Official Uniform - Jacket

Official Uniform - Vest

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All Season Vest

Can be worn for Nordic skiing, bike and special events

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Summer jacket/Un blouson a été

Technical T-shirt

This is an example of a non-official t-shirt that can be worn under an official uniform such as the All Season Vest

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First Aid Kit

Fanny pack - navy blue with no other markings

Back pack - predominantly navy blue with some yellow with CSPS crest

Vest – navy blue and yellow with CSPS crest

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First Aid Kit Contents

Eight triangular bandages One tongue depressor One roll of 1 cm adhesive tape Six adhesive bandages One pair of scissors (not pointed) or penknife One pencil (not a ball-point pen) Six 8 cm x 8 cm dry sterile dressings Six safety pins Non sterile exam gloves Barrier Device One non metallic whistle

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Optional Items

Key, wrench or screwdriver to adjust patroller's own bindings

Sun or wind protection Pliers Small wooden splints Ski wax Wooden matches in a waterproof container Small notebook Tags for tagging the patient's equipment Pieces of cord