Hidden Valley Ski Patrol Candidate Orientation

August 3, 2004

 

 

Advantages of Ski Patrol Membership

1.      Ski/Snowboard Instruction – twice weekly sessions available from rated instructors

2.      Medical Training – basic first aid, outdoor medicine and first responder training

3.      Advanced training in Medical, Outdoor and Ski Skills available through Senior Program

4.      Ski Hidden Valley – whenever you wish, must wear coat and respond to accidents

5.      Bring Family and Friends –two “comps” when you work a full shift as a volunteer

6.      Discounts on ski equipment – through the annual Pro-Form program

7.      Work in a Volunteer, Service Organization

8.      Meet and work with others interested in skiing and emergency medicine

 

 

Commitments to Ski Patrol (this year)

1.      Fourteen weeks of OEC classes to pass the National Ski Patrol OEC Test

2.      An OEC registration fee of $15 (after 31 Aug $30).

3.      Purchase of three National Ski Patrol textbooks, totaling $86

4.      Certification in CPR (location of your choice)

5.      Attendance at OEC refresher and Chair Evacuation (1 and 2 November)

6.      Ski Patrol dues, ~$65, due November 2 (in your case, later)

7.      Purchase and stocking of pack (~$45)

8.      Attendance in Ski Patrol 101, a three week program meeting Nov – Dec

9.      Deposit (to be refunded upon return) of $100 for Candidate Parka

10.  Ski & toboggan training each Tuesday eve and a weekend morn beginning early Jan through mid-Feb.  The final exam is scheduled on a weekend day in Feb and can not be missed.

 

 

Commitments in Subsequent Years

1.      Annual dues

2.      Uniform Expenses (rusty parka, black or navy ski pants, and ski/boarding equipment)

3.      Attendance in annual refresher/chairlift evac (medical skills refresher) early November

4.      Participation in annual ski refresher (ski skills refresher) late Dec – early Jan

5.      Approximately 16 full patrol shifts, of which at least two are midnight sessions

6.      Voluntary Participation at July 4 Fair St. Louis Booth fundraiser