Ski With A Patroller Days 2012 - Cataloochee Ski Patrol, Maggie

Cataloochee Ski Patrol
Ski With A Patroller
Days 2012
March 3-4
Saturday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Interested
Candidates
must
visit
http://www.cataloocheeskipatrol.org/
and
complete and submit the Ski With A
Patroller form by February 25, 2012 to be
eligible for consideration for the 2012-2013
season. Candidates who submit the form
after the due date will be considered for the
2013-2014 season.
Age Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I’m a snowboarder. Can I patrol at Cataloochee?
A: Yes. Snowboarding is an integral part of the
Snow Sports Industry and is welcomed on the
Cataloochee Ski Patrol.
Q: Do I need to be an expert skier/rider to be a
Cataloochee Patroller?
A: You do not have to be an “expert”, but you
should be comfortable on your skis/board.
Q: Do I need prior medical or emergency medical
care experience?
A: No. The patrol training program begins with the
NSP Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) training
course taught over the course of the summer, fall,
and early winter. The course is taught throughout
the country. Locally, classes are taught in
Atlanta, Georgia, and at the Cataloochee Ski
Area.
Q: Are there any other pre-season requirements
besides OEC?
A: Yes. You will also have to complete the
advanced level CPR/AED course.
Volunteer: 15 years old / Paid: 18 years old
Q: As a patrol candidate, what can I expect when I
have completed the OEC Course?
A: As a patrol Candidate (OEC Technician), your
primary focus will be on-the-hill training. Each
day you patrol, you will either work one-on-one
with a mentor (when numbers permit) or will
been overseen by a mentor as can be arranged
during that work shift. Training will be held on
Sundays. You are expected to attend at least one
training session per week, but the more time you
can spend training the faster you will progress. A
typical candidate who passes the rider evaluation
in their first season has logged 150+ hours of
time on the hill during that season.
Cataloochee Ski Patrol
Ski With A Patroller
Days 2012
Are You Ready To Step Up
To The Challenge?
The Cataloochee Ski Patrol will be holding
its annual Recruitment Weekend on the first
weekend of March (Saturday the 3rd and
Sunday the 4th).
Any candidates interested in joining the
patrol for the 2012-2013 season must attend
both Ski With A Patroller (SWAP) Days.
Cataloochee Ski Patrol
1080 Ski Lodge Road
Maggie Valley, North Carolina 28751
Wayne Morgan wmorgan@cataloochee.com,
(828) 926-0285 ext. 316
Dan Greene
d.greene@mindspring.com,
(770) 378-0746
Cataloochee Ski Patrol
Ski With A Patroller
Days 2012
March 3-4
Saturday 12:30 pm – 10:45 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
visit
Interested
Candidates
must
http://www.cataloocheeskipatrol.org/
and
complete and submit the Ski With A
Patroller form by February 25, 2012 to be
eligible for consideration for the 2012-2013
season. Candidates who submit the form
after the due date will be considered for the
2013-2014 season.
Age Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I’m a snowboarder. Can I patrol at Cataloochee?
A: Yes. Snowboarding is an integral part of the
Snow Sports Industry and is welcomed on the
Cataloochee Ski Patrol.
Q: Do I need to be an expert skier/rider to be a
Cataloochee Patroller?
A: You do not have to be an “expert”, but you
should be comfortable on your skis/board.
Q: Do I need prior medical or emergency medical
care experience?
A: No. The patrol training program begins with the
NSP Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) training
course taught over the course of the summer, fall,
and early winter. The course is taught throughout
the country. Locally, classes are taught in
Atlanta, Georgia, and at the Cataloochee Ski
Area.
Q: Are there any other pre-season requirements
besides OEC?
A: Yes. You will also have to complete the
advanced level CPR/AED course.
Volunteer: 15 years old / Paid: 18 years old
Q: As a patrol candidate, what can I expect when I
have completed the OEC Course?
A: As a patrol Candidate (OEC Technician), your
primary focus will be on-the-hill training. Each
day you patrol, you will either work one-on-one
with a mentor (when numbers permit) or will
been overseen by a mentor as can be arranged
during that work shift. Training will be held on
Sundays. You are expected to attend at least one
training session per week, but the more time you
can spend training the faster you will progress. A
typical candidate who passes the rider evaluation
in their first season has logged 150+ hours of
time on the hill during that season.
Cataloochee Ski Patrol
Ski With A Patroller
Days 2012
Are You Ready To Step Up
To The Challenge?
The Cataloochee Ski Patrol will be holding
its annual Recruitment Weekend on the first
weekend of March (Saturday the 3rd and
Sunday the 4th).
Any candidates interested in joining the
patrol for the 2012-2013 season must attend
both Ski With A Patroller (SWAP) Days.
Cataloochee Ski Patrol
1080 Ski Lodge Road
Maggie Valley, North Carolina 28751
Wayne Morgan wmorgan@cataloochee.com,
(828) 926-0285 ext. 316
Dan Greene
d.greene@mindspring.com,
(770) 378-0746
SWAP Days - What to Expect:
SWAP Days - Approximate Schedule:
Requirements For Patrolling 2012-2013:
Upon arrival at the Cataloochee Ski Resort
(the mountain) on Saturday, you will gather
with other prospective candidates for
registration and orientation with the
Volunteer Patrol Director, Dan Greene, and
the Paid Patrol Director, Wayne Morgan.
Saturday:
7:30 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
TBD
4:15 pm
Arrive at the mountain
Registration and Orientation
Patroller Pairings
Lunch
Begin Mountain Closure
For the rest of the day, you will be paired
with an active patroller and will “shadow”
them as they patrol the mountain (respond to
calls, work incident scenes, etc.). Depending
upon conditions, your paired patroller may
change during the course of the weekend.
Sunday:
7:30 am
8:30 am
TBD
3:00 pm
4:15 pm
Begin Mountain Set-up
Lifts Open/Patroller Pairings
Lunch
Debriefing/Q & A Session
Begin Mountain Closure
During the summer you will be expected to
complete the Outdoor Emergency Care
Training Course, taught in Atlanta, Georgia
or at the Cataloochee Ski Resort. Expect to
meet every other weekend from June
through November. As a part of this course,
you will complete the advanced level
CPR/AED Course.
Be prepared to spend the entire day on the
mountain as you will participate in our
closing procedures at the end of the day.
Please be sure to check into your hotel
before heading up to the mountain Saturday
morning.
On Sunday morning, you will again be
paired with a patroller for the day to
experience how we open the mountain and
at the end the day you will gather again for a
debriefing and Question/Answer session.
Mountain Management will also conduct an
individual interview with you at some point
during the weekend. Other activities and
discussions will be interspersed throughout
both days.
Dinner will be provided on Saturday and
lunch on Sunday.
Please note that you will not be permitted to
work on any incident encountered while
shadowing your paired patroller.
Time Commitment:
During the season, you will be required to
be at the mountain every third weekend,
both Saturday and Sunday. The Patrol is
divided into three teams that rotate Duty
Weekends. Please note that you will be
required to patrol on some holiday weekends
(Christmas, New Year’s, MLK, and/or
President’s Weekend).
As a prospective patroller, training is
paramount and will be your primary focus.
You should expect to be at the mountain at
least one Sunday each month in addition to
your assigned Duty Weekend(s).
SWAP Days - Equipment To Bring:
∗ Skis & Boots or Snowboard with
Leash & Boots
∗ Clothing (Suggestions include)
o Helmet (preferred) or Hat
o Goggles/Sunglasses
o Snow Pants & Jacket
o Ski Socks
o Ski Gloves/Mittens
o Wrist Guards (Snowboarders)
o Snow or hiking boots to wear
off of the slopes
o Sunscreen & Lip Balm
Costs:
OEC Course:
• $185 Text Books & Course Fees
• $12 Ski Patrol Manual
• $15 CPR/AED Training
Uniform Requirement:
• You must have black ski/snow pants
Additional Costs:
• $62 Annual NSP & Cataloochee
Dues
• Costs for a First Aid Pack, Supplies,
and Patrol Uniform will also be
incurred +/- 1 year in. ($100~$300)
SWAP Days - What to Expect:
SWAP Days - Approximate Schedule:
Requirements For Patrolling 2012-2013:
Upon arrival at the Cataloochee Ski Resort
(the mountain) on Saturday, you will gather
with other prospective candidates for
registration and orientation with the
Volunteer Patrol Director, Dan Greene, and
the Paid Patrol Director, Wayne Morgan.
Saturday:
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
TBD
9:45 pm
Arrive at the mountain
Registration and Orientation
Patroller Pairings
Dinner
Begin Mountain Closure
For the rest of the day, you will be paired
with an active patroller and will “shadow”
them as they patrol the mountain (respond to
calls, work incident scenes, etc.). Depending
upon conditions, your paired patroller may
change during the course of the weekend.
Sunday:
7:30 am
8:30 am
TBD
3:00 pm
During the summer you will be expected to
complete the Outdoor Emergency Care
Training Course, taught in Atlanta, Georgia
or at the Cataloochee Ski Resort. Expect to
meet every other weekend from June
through November. As a part of this course,
you will complete the advanced level
CPR/AED Course.
Begin Mountain Set-up
Lifts Open/Patroller Pairings
Lunch
Debriefing/Q & A Session
Be prepared to spend the entire day on the
mountain as you will participate in our
closing procedures at the end of the day.
Please be sure to check into your hotel
before heading up to the mountain Saturday
morning.
On Sunday morning, you will again be
paired with a patroller for the day to
experience how we open the mountain and
at the end the day you will gather again for a
debriefing and Question/Answer session.
Mountain Management will also conduct an
individual interview with you at some point
during the weekend. Other activities and
discussions will be interspersed throughout
both days.
Dinner will be provided on Saturday and
lunch on Sunday.
Please note that you will not be permitted to
work on any incident encountered while
shadowing your paired patroller.
Time Commitment:
During the season, you will be required to
be at the mountain every third weekend,
both Saturday and Sunday. The Patrol is
divided into three teams that rotate Duty
Weekends. Please note that you will be
required to patrol on some holiday weekends
(Christmas, New Year’s, MLK, and/or
President’s Weekend).
As a prospective patroller, training is
paramount and will be your primary focus.
You should expect to be at the mountain at
least one Sunday each month in addition to
your assigned Duty Weekend(s).
SWAP Days - Equipment To Bring:
∗
Skis & Boots or Snowboard with
Leash & Boots
∗ Clothing (Suggestions include)
o Helmet (preferred) or Hat
o Goggles/Sunglasses
o Snow Pants & Jacket
o Ski Socks
o Ski Gloves/Mittens
o Wrist Guards (Snowboarders)
o Snow or hiking boots to wear
off of the slopes
o Sunscreen & Lip Balm
Costs:
OEC Course:
• $185 Text Books & Course Fees
• $12 Ski Patrol Manual
• $15 CPR/AED Training
Uniform Requirement:
• You must have black ski/snow pants
Additional Costs:
• $62 Annual NSP & Cataloochee
Dues
• Costs for a First Aid Pack, Supplies,
and Patrol Uniform will also be
incurred +/- 1 year in. ($100~$300)
SWAP Days - What to Expect:
SWAP Days - Approximate Schedule:
Requirements For Patrolling 2012-2013:
Upon arrival at the Cataloochee Ski Resort
(the mountain) on Saturday, you will gather
with other prospective candidates for
registration and orientation with the
Volunteer Patrol Director, Dan Greene, and
the Paid Patrol Director, Wayne Morgan.
Saturday:
7:30 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
TBD
4:15 pm
Arrive at the mountain
Registration and Orientation
Patroller Pairings
Lunch
Begin Mountain Closure
For the rest of the day, you will be paired
with an active patroller and will “shadow”
them as they patrol the mountain (respond to
calls, work incident scenes, etc.). Depending
upon conditions, your paired patroller may
change during the course of the weekend.
Sunday:
7:30 am
8:30 am
TBD
3:00 pm
4:15 pm
Begin Mountain Set-up
Lifts Open/Patroller Pairings
Lunch
Debriefing/Q & A Session
Begin Mountain Closure
During the summer you will be expected to
complete the Outdoor Emergency Care
Training Course, taught in Atlanta, Georgia
or at the Cataloochee Ski Resort. Expect to
meet every other weekend from June
through November. As a part of this course,
you will complete the advanced level
CPR/AED Course.
Be prepared to spend the entire day on the
mountain as you will participate in our
closing procedures at the end of the day.
Please be sure to check into your hotel
before heading up to the mountain Saturday
morning.
On Sunday morning, you will again be
paired with a patroller for the day to
experience how we open the mountain and
at the end the day you will gather again for a
debriefing and Question/Answer session.
Mountain Management will also conduct an
individual interview with you at some point
during the weekend. Other activities and
discussions will be interspersed throughout
both days.
Dinner will be provided on Saturday and
lunch on Sunday.
Please note that you will not be permitted to
work on any incident encountered while
shadowing your paired patroller.
Time Commitment:
During the season, you will be required to
be at the mountain every third weekend,
both Saturday and Sunday as the three Patrol
teams rotate Duty Weekends. Please note
that you will be required to patrol on some
holiday weekends (Christmas, New Year’s,
MLK, and/or President’s Weekend).
As a patrol candidate, training is paramount
and will be your primary focus. You should
expect to be at the mountain at least one
Sunday each month in addition to your
assigned Duty Weekend(s). Candidates who
pass the rider evaluation the same year that
they join log 150+ hours of on-hill time.
SWAP Days - Equipment To Bring:
∗
∗
Skis & Boots or Snowboard with
Leash & Boots
Clothing (Suggestions include)
o Helmet (preferred) or Hat
o Goggles/Sunglasses
o Snow Pants & Jacket
o Ski Socks
o Ski Gloves/Mittens
o Wrist Guards (Snowboarders)
o Snow or hiking boots to wear
off of the slopes
o Sunscreen & Lip Balm
Costs:
OEC Course:
• $185 Text Books & Course Fees
• $12 Ski Patrol Manual
• $15 CPR/AED Training
Uniform Requirement:
• You must have black ski/snow pants
Additional Costs:
• $62 Annual NSP & Cataloochee Dues
• Costs for a First Aid Pack, Supplies,
and Patrol Uniform will also be
incurred +/- 1 year in. ($100~$300)
Cataloochee Ski Patrol
Ski With A Patroller
Days 2012
March 3-4
Saturday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
visit
Interested
Candidates
must
http://www.cataloocheeskipatrol.org/
and
complete and submit the Ski With A
Patroller form by February 25, 2012 to be
eligible for consideration for the 2012-2013
season. Candidates who submit the form
after the due date will be considered for the
2013-2014 season.
Age Requirements
Volunteer: 15 years old / Paid: 18 years old
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I’m a snowboarder. Can I patrol at Cataloochee?
A: Yes. Snowboarding is an integral part of the
Snow Sports Industry and is welcomed on the
Cataloochee Ski Patrol.
Q: Do I need to be an expert skier/rider to be a
Cataloochee Patroller?
A: You do not have to be an “expert”, but you
should be comfortable on your skis/board.
Q: Do I need prior medical or emergency medical
care experience?
A: No. The patrol training program begins with the
NSP Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) training
course taught over the course of the summer, fall,
and early winter. The course is taught throughout
the country. Locally, classes are taught in
Atlanta, Georgia, and at the Cataloochee Ski
Area.
Cataloochee Ski Patrol
Ski With A Patroller
Days 2012
Are You Ready To Step Up
To The Challenge?
Q. If I have prior medical or emergency medical care
experience, do I have to take the OEC Course?
A: If your experience is: MD, DO, RN, PA, WFR
(72+ hours of class time), or EMT, EMT-I, or
EMT-P (with prior practice) you are eligible to
challenge the course.
Q: Are there any other pre-season requirements
besides OEC?
A: Yes. You will also have to complete the
advanced level CPR/AED course.
Q: As a patrol candidate, what can I expect when I
have completed the OEC Course?
A: As a patrol Candidate (OEC Technician), your
primary focus will be on-the-hill training. Each
day you patrol, you will either work one-on-one
with a mentor (when numbers permit) or will
been overseen by a mentor as can be arranged
during that work shift.
The Cataloochee Ski Patrol will be holding
its annual Recruitment Weekend on the first
weekend of March (Saturday the 3rd and
Sunday the 4th).
Any candidates interested in joining the
patrol for the 2012-2013 season must attend
both Ski With A Patroller (SWAP) Days.
Cataloochee Ski Patrol
1080 Ski Lodge Road
Maggie Valley, North Carolina 28751
Wayne Morgan wmorgan@cataloochee.com,
(828) 926-0285 ext. 316
Dan Greene
d.greene@mindspring.com,
(770) 378-0746