Volunteer Ski Patrol Needs You

Ski patrol at Sovereign was founded in 2008 and we currently have 7 volunteer patrollers trained for the 2009/10 season.

Our commitment to the Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club is to provide first aid services on weekends, special holidays and at all competitive events. A typical day has us giving directions and TLC far more than giving first aid, as the most common question is "How do I get to the parking lot from here?"

We need more patrollers for the 2010/2011 season. We are looking for people willing to be trained in first aid and patrol skills, with an ability to work in a team and a desire to help fellow skiers.

New patrollers must take training provided by the Canadian Ski Patrol System. The training is conducted two nights a week for approximately eight weeks, starting in September. The training includes an all-encompassing first aid course plus a Level C CPR with AED as well as some skiing and toboggan skills. If you have a current OFA Level III certificate or equivalent, you may be eligible to challenge the CSPS first aid certification requirements without taking the course.

If you are interested, talk to one of the patrollers the next time you're skiing at Sovereign Lake. For more information email Patrol Leader Rob Despault at SovereignPL@inter-mountain.ca