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Safety
About WSP
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Join WSP
Youth Patrol
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Photo Album‡
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Training‡
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Youth Patrol Program
- General
Information
Schedule
Introduction
This program introduces Youth Patrollers to basic first aid and life saving strategies, providing knowledge for emergency situations that he/she may encounter at home, at school or while playing with friends. Through hands-on and other fun ways to learn, Youth Patrollers will gain cognitive knowledge of National Ski Patrol (NSP) and Wintergreen Ski Patrol (WSP).
Eligibility
To be accepted in the program, all applicants must be between the ages of 11 and 15. In addition, applicants should be comfortable skiing black-diamond terrain, such as that available on the Highlands.
2012 Schedule
Youth patrol meets 12:30pm-3pm on Saturdays. Dates are set - curriculum may change.
Cost Per Child: $100
Cost covers:
If you would like more information about how to be involved with the WSP Youth Patrol in the upcoming season, please email Cathy Ballard at catherinepballard@hotmail.com.
This program introduces Youth Patrollers to basic first aid and life saving strategies, providing knowledge for emergency situations that he/she may encounter at home, at school or while playing with friends. Through hands-on and other fun ways to learn, Youth Patrollers will gain cognitive knowledge of National Ski Patrol (NSP) and Wintergreen Ski Patrol (WSP).
Eligibility
To be accepted in the program, all applicants must be between the ages of 11 and 15. In addition, applicants should be comfortable skiing black-diamond terrain, such as that available on the Highlands.
2012 Schedule
Youth patrol meets 12:30pm-3pm on Saturdays. Dates are set - curriculum may change.
| Date | Topic |
| 1/7 | Safety On The Slopes/Recognizing Hazards |
| 1/14 | Terrain Park Safety/BSI Considerations |
| 1/21 | Ski Patrol Operations/Basic First Aid: Controlling Bleeding |
| 1/28 | Mountain Operations/Basic First Aid: Extremity Injuries |
| 2/4 | Adaptive Skiing/Basic First Aid: Hypothermia |
| 2/11 | Lift Operations/Basic First Aid: Other Medical Emergencies |
| 2/18 | Friends and Family CPR |
| 2/25 | Snowmaking Operations/Basic First Aid: Scenarios |
| 3/3 | Awards and PARTY! |
Cost Per Child: $100
Cost covers:
- Eight (8) two and one-half hour instructional sessions
- Friends and Family CPR books, supplies and certifications
- T-Shirts
- Participation Awards
- End-Of-Season Celebration
If you would like more information about how to be involved with the WSP Youth Patrol in the upcoming season, please email Cathy Ballard at catherinepballard@hotmail.com.
