Mad River Mountain Ski Patrol Membership Policies AUGUST 8, 2017 REVISION 003 Copyright © Mad River Mountain Ski Patrol, 1962-2017 All rights reserved All rights reserved. No part of the Mad River Mountain Policy and Procedures Manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means electrical, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of the Mad River Mountain Ski Patrol. No copyright claimed in the text of United States and the state statutes and regulations quoted herein. PREFACE This document describes the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Mad River Mountain Ski Patrol. All members in good standing agree to and are bound by these policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ski Patrol Membership Policies Manual 3 REVISION HISTORY Date Version Description October, 2002 1 Initial Version October, 2004 2 August, 2007 5 October, 2010 6 7 Revision: 46 December, 2012 8 8 August 2017 9 2017-2018 Edition PATROL HISTORY THE NATIONAL SKI PATROL The National Ski Patrol (NSP), founded in 1938, has followed its creed of "Service and Safety" since the establishment of skiing as a popular sport in the United States. As snow sports and guest services at areas have evolved over the years, so has the NSP, from a service organization to a modern-day professional education association. Other snow sports such as snowboarding, tubing, and snow-skating introduced new equipment and new terrain, which in turn required developing and teaching new safety and emergency care training methods. Increased access to the backcountry, beyond ski area boundaries, has also meant new training regimens for member of the NSP. Today the organization is composed of more than 26,000 members serving over 600 patrols. These individuals include alpine, snowboard, and Nordic patrollers who are paid or who volunteer their time throughout the United States and at certain military areas in Europe. The organization’s members are engaged in the promotion of safety programs across the outdoor recreation community. NSP members work on behalf of local ski and snowboard areas to improve the overall snow sports experience for outdoor recreationists. The National Ski Patrol has worked closely with other countries in outdoor emergency care education and has assisted in establishing patrol associations in Canada, Korea, New Zealand, Israel, Turkey, Argentina, and Chile as well as the Victorian Rescue Service in Australia. The National Ski Patrol is a nonprofit organization, deriving its primary financial support from membership dues, donations, user fees, and corporate sponsorships. The national office is located in Lakewood, Colorado, and is staffed with full-time employees to handle administrative duties. The NSP was organized and directed by Charles Minot “Minnie” Dole as a committee of the National Ski Association (now the United States Ski Association). Through his efforts as the first national director of the NSP, the organization spread its effects and esprit de corps across the nation. Upon his retirement in 1950, Dole had built the NSP into an organization of 4,000 members serving 300 ski patrols. During World War II, Dole was responsible for the establishment of the famed 10th Mountain Division of the US Army. Applicants for this remarkable military unit, which saw much of its fighting activity in Italy, were screened by the NSP. Many individuals who were responsible for the establishment of many ski areas in the United States served in the 10th Mountain Division and have contributed significantly to the sport. Thanks to this distinguished legacy of altruistic service, the National Ski Patrol was recognized with a federal charter by the United States Congress in 1980. This is a coveted endorsement that only a few other American institutions have earned, including the American Red Cross, the YMCA, and the Boy Scouts. The federal charter stipulates that the NSP continue to Ski Patrol Membership Policies Manual 5 promote safety and health in skiing and other outdoor winter recreational activities. Accordingly, the NSP annually reports directly to Congress. THE MAD RIVER MOUNTAIN SKI PATROL The Mad River Mountain Ski Patrol was formed in 1962 as the Valley Hi Ski Patrol to provide service to the customers of the newly opened Valley Hi Ski Area. Patrol Directors 1962 – 1964 George Schleicher 1988 – 1991 Dave Cobb 1964 – 1967 Dino Giovan 1991 – 1994 Alan Galvez 1967 – 1968 Al McCann 1994 – 1997 Dale Kohlrieser 1968 – 1973 Don Stelzer 1997 – 2000 Don Phipps 1973 – 1975 Bob Basinger 2000 – 2003 Chris Raudabaugh 1975 – 1979 Ed Raudabaugh 2003 – 2006 Jim Vickroy 1979 – 1980 Terry Harris 2006 – 2009 John Norris 1980 – 1981 Garis Pugh 2009 – 2012 Kim Hiser 1981 – 1984 Larry Schieltz 2012 – 2017 Troy Green 1984 – 1985 Rick Schieltz 2017 - H. Scott Griffith 1985 – 1988 C. Richard Ike RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION See Appendix A, NSP-NSAA Joint Statement of Understanding, attached separately. PERSONNEL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS All members must be a current Outdoor Emergency Care Technician All members must be a current CPR provider at a professional healthcare provider level, credentialed by an approved organization All members must be certified in Chair Lift Evacuation and the Mad River Mountain Ski Area All members must have the ability and desire to provide emergency care and rescue services and participate in customer service activities to the patrons of the Mad River Mountain Ski Area All members must have the ability and desire to work the required number of shifts and hours as defined in this manual All members must accept and abide by the policies and procedures and the guidelines of the Mad River Mountain Ski Patrol (MRMSP), Ohio Region (ORNSP), Central Division (NSP-C), and the national organization of the National Ski Patrol (NSP) SPECIFIC MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Patrol Observer Civilians wishing to join the MRMSP prior to an Outdoor Emergency Care course, may participate in the Patrol Observer program with the approval of the Patrol Director Patrol Observer candidates must be at least 18 years of age and be willing to commit to a consistent schedule Patrol Observer candidates must be paired with a patrol mentor or participating in patrol sponsored or led training sessions while working with the patrol and in uniform. Patrol Observer candidates must sign and submit the Patrol Observer application and release, and pay the associated fees prior to participating in the program Patrol Observers will begin their candidacy in the next available OEC course offered Patrol Candidate All Patrol Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, 15 years of age if joining as a Young Adult Patroller All Patrol Candidates must complete specific educational and certification requirements during their first year of candidacy All Patrol Candidates must complete an apprenticeship of no less than two years. All Patrol Candidates must obtain the classification of Patroller or Alpine Patroller no later than the conclusion of the candidates second full season P a g e | 1 All candidate patrollers must participate in all pre-season maintenance, fund- raising, and other events, to be set and communicated by the Patrol Director or their designee each year unless prior approval to not attend is received from the Patrol Director Failure to complete or comply with all requirements will result in an assessment and determination by the Patrol Director for their suitability to become a member of the Mad River Mountain Ski Patrol. Education During their first year of candidacy, all Patrol Candidates must successfully complete the Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course and receive certification as an Outdoor Emergency Care Technician, complete a professional provider CPR course and receive certification, complete the Introduction to Ski Patrolling course, and complete the Chair Lift Evacuation course Proficiency Patrol Candidates wishing to pursue the classification of Alpine Ski Patroller must be certified as an advanced intermediate skier or snowboarder and complete the Toboggan Handling portion of the Introduction to Ski Patrolling course prior to participating in a Ski or Toboggan Handling evaluation Candidates for Alpine Patroller are to attend weekly training sessions, as scheduled, on either Saturday or Sunday mornings unless otherwise excused by the Candidate Advisor, Assistant Patrol Director of Proficiency, or the Patrol Director. Duty Schedule The Candidate Ski Patroller must commit to a duty schedule that consists of one weekday second or third shift, one weekend shift, each week and three “prime- time” midnight madness shifts during their candidacy Candidates may only participate in training sessions during their schedule duty shift at the discretion of the Hill Leader. Responsibilities Ensure that all toboggans and toboggan packs are complete and ready for use Ensure that all toboggan storage tubes are free of snow and other debris Ensures that all flashlights, lanterns, beacons are ready for use Communicates with Hill Leader to report status of toboggans, toboggan storage tubes, and lighting devices Ensures that the patrol room, patrol lounge, and patrol classroom facility are policed and free from trash and debris Candidate Patrollers are expected to be available on the hill unless otherwise directed by the Hill Leader Meet regularly with the Candidate Advisor Young Adult Patroller Young Adult Patrollers must be at least 15 and not yet 18 years of age by November 15th. Membership as a Young Adult Patroller and joining the Mad River Mountain Ski Patrol must be approved by the Patrol Director Patroller/Senior Patroller Patrollers are full members of the NSP certified in OEC, who are not signed off to transport toboggans, loaded or unloaded. Other duties are the same as Alpine Patrollers. If non-skiing, then primary shift duties will be to the aid room as determined by the hill leader. NSP registered Senior Patrollers may also serve as local Alpine Patrollers (toboggan approved) and be responsible for any duties assigned as such.