KAWARTHA ZONE

35+ YEARS PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE SNOW SLIDING INDUSTRY.

Welcome to our On Snow First Program for the 2009 - 2010 Season

Our 2009 First-Aid classes are now closed and it is impossible for you to complete all of the training to become a patroller this season.

We do have one option left which will start in Mid January. It's called On Snow First (OSF), a unique program designed to teach you some basic on hill patroller activities that are NOT First-Aid related. This program is not available at all of our areas and will be on a first come first served basis. The price for the OSF program is $100.

You will train with our regular first year patrollers. Generally one evening a week from when the snow flies until you can demonstrate the acquired toboggan handling skills. This will permit you to do all of the non first-aid testing this year, and once completed, you will be an affiliate member of our organization. After which You will be expected to come out to the hills and assist the first-aid patrollers on a scheduled basis.

At many areas you will be issued an arm band to identify you as a CSPS helper, however you can not wear our uniform jacket until you are trained in first-aid and pass our ski test. During this period, You will not be doing any first-aid but may be called upon to assist with things that can be done by a member of the public, such as crowd control, holding someone while a patroller applies a bandage or splint, etc ..

In September of 2010 you would then complete your first-aid training and become fully certified prior to the new season.

To participate in this program you must first register online and pay a $100 registration fee for the season. Once the snow flies you will first test at your hill for your ski ability. If you pass you will then start toboggan and accident site management training. If you do not pass the ski ability test you may be given the option to retest later in the season or if you choose we will refund your $100.

• Dagmar - Patrol Leader: David Mastin
• Devil's Elbow - Patrol Leader: John Potts
• Lakeridge - Patrol Leader: Steve Skelding
• Oshawa Ski Club - Patrol Leader: Mike Stones

NOTE: The $100 is non refundable once you pass the ski test. Please see our Refund Policy

Our Registration is a 2 part process

Step 1 - You must register your interest via our JOIN THE PATROL webpage and by clicking on “Sign me Up”, this will produce a form where you must fill out your personal information so that we can create your CSPS ID.  Please indicate on the form in the Preferred Area field the name of the Patrol you wish to join.

Step 2 - You will receive an email back generally within 24 hours we will activate your profile and email you with the details on completing your OSF Registration (sorry only works once profile is activated).  There you can select the OSF course, your preferred area, and pay online via PayPal, Visa, MasterCard and Amex.