Volunteer Ski Patrol Needs You
Ski patrol at Sovereign was founded in 2008 by volunteer members of teh Canadian Ski Patol System. Our numbers have been as high as 8 and as low as 2. We are always looking for new recruits to help out.
We are committed to providing first aid on weekends and at competitive events; many of us will also patrol during the week when we come up to ski. Patrol is also responsible for maintaing first aid equipment, and first aid supplies. 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 next 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 on-snow 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
Latest News
- February 20, 2012 - BC Championships results and photos
- February 02, 2012 - Sovereign Futures Strategic Plan Update
- December 10, 2011 - It was a close finish
- December 09, 2011 - Haywood NorAm Teck Sprints Training Day
- December 05, 2011 - SLNC Board Launches Strategic Planning Exercise for 2012-2017
