Canadian Ski Patrol System Safety Program

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Canadian Ski PatrolSystem Safety Program

• Calgary Zone VP Safety and Injury Prevention
• Shayna Labbe

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Our Primary Mandate(Since 1940)

• Safety and Service
• Program mandated by National
• Supported by Division and the Zone
• Why? More safety More skiing

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Safety in the sport

• Adequate fitness
• Appropriate clothing and gear
• Necessary nutrition
• Safe, functional, tuned equipment
• Retention devices
• Skill-appropriate terrain choices
• Advocate skill improvement

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Safety on the Snow

• Hazard Assessment and Marking
• Snow Conditions
• Run checks/Sweep
• Signage/ropes
• Speed Control/Traffic Control
• Unsafe behaviours
• Risk Management

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Programs in Calgary Zone

• School Presentations
• Safety and Recruitment Days
• Ongoing Safety Education

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Safety and Recruitment Days
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• Held at each area, January to April
• Opportunity to speak to adults and children
• Recruit new members to the system
• Raise awareness of Safety
• Show leadership to public and industry

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Ongoing Safety Education

• Can be done at every area, every day
• Conversation, not lecturing
• Adults, Children, and Families
• Remember You are a role model

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Conversation Topics

• Safety Gear to wear
• Wrist Guards, Helmets
• Frostbite
• What to do if you come across an accident
• How to contact the Ski Patrol where to find us
• Education on the CSPS, volunteers
• Signage, area familiarization

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How to get Started

• Say Hello!
• Talk Weather
• Use Patroller Package
• Ask if they have been to your area before, offer
  expertise

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Who to go to for guidance

• Shayna Labbe, Calgary Zone VP Safety and Injury
  Prevention, safety_at_cspscalgary.ca
• Area Safety Representatives
• Patrol Leaders
• Zone Executive

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Questions?