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Osler Bluff Ski Patrol Walk the Hill Day

November 27, 2010Osler Bluff Ski Patrol - Walk the Hill Day

Agenda

Topic Presenter Time

Introduction Greg 9:00

Team Building Patti 9:15

Awards Greg 9:30

Roster / Patrol Privileges

Greg 9:35

Communications Donna 9:55

Operations Update Dave 10:10

BREAK 10:40

Patrol routine / Procedures

Greg 10:50

Oxygen Brian / Scott 11:10

Finance Mo 11:30

Sun Valley Splints Brian / Scott 11:40

Topic Presenter Time

On-Hill Peter 12:00

LUNCH 12:10

Team Building Patti 12:45

Epipen Brian / Patti 13:00

Presidents Cup / Zone Race

Greg 13:10

Health & Safety Dave 13:20

AED Brian / Scott 13:50

Team Coordination Teams / APL 14:10

Spider Straps / Trail Map

Teams 14:30

Brain Storming /

Q & A

Facilitator - Greg

15:15


Osler Patrol Operations Team

Team A – APL Patti

Team B – APL Scott

Team C- APL Brian

Director of Communications – Donna

Treasurer – Mo

On Hill Training Co-ord. – Pete

Training Administrator - Bruce



Team Building

• Patti

Communication



Awards – Central Zone

5 Years of Service

• Bruce Bocking

• Jacqueline Geremia

• Donna Mitchell

• William Penny

• Elizabeth VanRyn




10 Year Service Award

• Scott Bishop

15 Year Service Award• Cynthia Rowlinson

• David Montgomery




Special Award

• Jacqueline Geremia

• Sandra Martin




President’s Commendation Award

• Vivienne Ball



Awards – Osler Bluff Ski Patrol

Best Après Award 2010

• David Montgomery



2010-2011 Roster

Team C Team A Team B APL-BRIAN APL-PATTI APL-SCOTT

RICK BOB PETER

BARB SANDRA GREG

STEVE CATHY/ERIC BRUCE

AUDREY SONYA ELIZABETH

KAT JACQUELINE/JOE ROBERT

DEVON JOHN RAN

BOB DONNA HOWIE

MO DAVE BART

GARY WILL JOHN

ROB GEORGE ALLISON SOFIE



2010-2011 Roster

Team C Team A Team B APL-BRIAN APL-PATTI APL-SCOTT

DEC 4-5 DEC 11-12 DEC 18-19

DEC 26. JAN 1-2 JAN 8-9

JAN 15-16 JAN 22-23 JAN 29-30

FEB 5-6 FEB 12-13 FEB 19-20

FEB 26-27 MAR 5-6 MAR 12-13

MAR 19-20 MAR 26-27 APR 2-3

APR 9-10 APR 16-17 APR 22-23



2010-2011 Roster

• Team E

25 year CSPS / Central Zone Executive

DAVID SARAH AL ROB BILL GREG



2010-2011 Roster

Midweek APL –DAVE

DIANA MICHAEL JEFF

ROBIN COLIN CYNTHIA

Sabbatical for 2010-2011

AMBER SCOTT SASHA

CHRIS BRETT MIKE



Duty Day Commitments

• Starting on the Dec. 4th until April 23rd.• Each Team has 7 assigned duty weekends.• Each Team will be on-duty 14 days.• ZIMS is now keeping track of attendance.• Assigned duty days have been pre-set in ZIMS.• Sign-up for extra days thru ZIMS.• If you plan on visiting another area, see me.



Can’t make your duty day(s)?

• Make a trade. – register it in ZIMS• Can’t get a trade – contact team E • Team E trades – registered into ZIMS• Another day will be needed to make-up day.• At the end of the year everyone will have

roughly 12 days.



Time to Play: Walk the Hill Challenge

50 points

Mid week days count towards the minimum number of duty days?


NO• The 14 pre-assigned days will be the

minimum number of days on-duty this year.

• If the club is closed due to weather, you will receive a BYE for the day.


50 points

On a midweek holiday.

What should I do before I come to patrol?


Register in ZIMS

• Even though it’s not a assigned duty day it is best to register for the day in ZIMS.


Patrol Privileges


50 points

What is received for patrolling on a weekend day?


One Complimentary Lift Pass

• The pass will be available for that day only.• You must be signed in while the guest is on

property.• The list will be signed off by the APL of the day

and walked over at 08.30 hrs.• Half day passes will come with half day shifts.


One Paid Lift Pass

• Same responsibilities as the comp pass, but will be charged at the daily rate.

• Spouses and kids may purchase a Club Badge at prevailing club rates.


50 Points

What can I get from catering services while on top duty and at

lunch time?


Cup of Coffee or Hot Chocolate

• In the upper chalet only

• 10% off food


50 points

After how many years of patrolling would you be invited to be a club

member/shareholder?


5 years• Any staff member either volunteer or paid

who has provided satisfactory service.

• While continuing to patrol over the next 5 years. You can pay the deferred payments and become a shareholder at the end of your 10th year.

• Subject to the discretion of the Osler Board.



Communications

• First source of communication is the Osler Bluff Patrol website: www.oslerpatrol.com

• e-mail address Please keep ZIMS profile updated with any changes Please let us know if you e-mail address changes

• Emergency contact list Maintained and placed in the hardcopy patrol manual which is

stored in the Patrol Hut Important, especially when your spouse isn’t skiing at the hill



Operations Update / Park Pass

• Dave


Patrol routine/procedures

75 points

What time do I need to be signed-in on the weekend?


Between 07.50 and 07.55 hrs.

• Or earlier.

• Even if your on a half day.


75 points

What should I be ready for at 08.00hrs.


The APL morning report

• Each weekend day will begin with a overview of the days activities and events.

• Everyone patrolling that day will be asked to attend the morning report meeting.


50 points

I only want to ski half a day.

When do I sign in?


Either 07.50 or 12.00hrs

• I need to sweep either the morning or in the afternoon.

• I make sure the APL of the day knows my intentions when I arrive and when I am leaving.

• Half days are not rostered days.


50 points

I signed up for the first Race Shift.

What run(s) do I sweep?


The same run as the race.• After sweeping the run I will go and sign off, on

the opening sweep sheet. • Then return ½ hour prior to the race to set up

the toboggan and inform the APL it’s in place.• Although the race time is set, I will return to the

top off race with a radio 10 min. before the start, in time for the fore-runners.


50 points

How many runs on the hill do I need sweep on a duty day?


At least 2-3 of them,

• With an average of 11 people per team we need to work together to get it all done.


25 points

Are all the runs opened at the beginning of the day?


No

• Runs like the Adventure Forest and The Jump Run are not groomed, so they will be opened later in the morning when the weather and snow conditions permit.


50 points

On a day with a big race scheduled.

Who is at the top of the hill first?


Two Patrollers

• Maybe only 3 or 4 times a year.• These two will be on top duty, getting the caches

opened and the race toboggan ready for the day.• The chair is not opened and often groomer

clearance still has not been given.• They will stay at the top until the chair is open,

or are directed elsewhere by the APL


50 Points

Where is the best place for top duty?


Upper chalet

• Each team will divide up the top duty schedule for the day with one shift each min.

• Half hour shifts will begin at 09.30 hrs.


50 points

It’s really busy in the Upper Chalet.

Where should I go for top duty?


Outside or in the Main Chair lift hut

• It’s hard to hear the radio, when the chalet is busy.

• Be proactive in being Ready-To-Go.• Top Duty is not a time to relax. You’re the

designated first person in for any call required.• Don’t forget to ask Carrie for your cup of coffee

or hot chocolate.


75 points

What run do I take 1st after I finished my

Top Duty?


The Terrain Park

• One run every half hour through the park.

• It isn’t the only run needing go-by.

• Do your best to make you way around the club.

• Don’t get stuck on the same runs all day.


50 points

When is the best time to sign up for a race duty?


Before 08.00hrs.

• The APL will fill in the needed Race Duty with the Duty Team first.

• Non-duty day patrollers will be asked to help out where needed.


100 points

Who makes the call for a patroller to enter the race course?


Chief of Race, only over the radio

• Check for “Further Danger”

• Only enter a race course as First-In once there has been a confirmed “Stop Race”

• The APL will need to be informed that you are en route in order to organize back-up and shift coverage.


50 points

The race is now over.

What does the last shift duty do?


Call the APL, and wait for directions.

• At the end of the race the two patrollers will usually take the equipment back up to the race shack.

• Some days the same run will be used in the morning and the afternoon. Confirm with the APL as to wear the equipment will go.

• A sweep of the run will also be needed. 6-1 will discuss with 1-2 or 1-4


25 points

How many radios does the patrol have?


Fifteen

• Each year the club leases approx. 15 radios for the patrol.

• Each Duty team member will be required to carry a radio.

• Remember just like FaceBook everyone will hear what you say on the radio.


75 points

Call signs:

How do you call the APL on patrol radio number 4?


6-1 from 6-4, 6-1

• It’s best to call for anyone using there call sign twice.


100 points

When a call comes in for your call sign 6-4, how do you answer?


6-4 Here(give yur’ 20)go ahead.

• It’s important to be consistent with everyone using a radio.

• It also reduces radio time and informs everyone where you are.

• If you hear someone responding to a call and you are closer and could help sooner it would be best to call in to the APL and inform them of your location.


150 points

Give the names, positions and call sign numbers for those beginning

with call sign 1.


Osler Operations Management

• 1-1, Jeff Conn – Club General Manager.

• 1-2, Dave Morin – Safety and Risk Manager.

• 1-3, Barb Watt – Operations Administrator

• 1-4, Derry Danby – Hill Marshall


150 points

Who is 5-4-1, and what do they do?


Club Office

• 5-4-1 is documenting the days radio activity.• They will be asked by the APL to call EMS.• They will be able to contact the lift operators to

leave messages on the white boards.• They need to be notified when an incident is

cleared.


50 points

Who answers the radio when a call comes in for the Patrol?


The APL of the day, 6-1

• When a call comes in listen in to know what is happening.

• If 6-1 is in an area where radio transmission is poor/ unable to receive then the PL -6 will answer the call and coordinate things required.


50 points

At the end of the day what happens to you radio?


Goes into the charger, turned off.

• Especially during cold days, the radios need a good charge overnight.

• If the power is still turned on then the radio may not be ready for the next day.


BONUS QUESTIONS:

200 POINTS

What radio call sign is the new chair?

And the others too.


5-4-3

• It hasn’t changed.

• 5-4-2 is the Main Chair

• The Poplar chair doesn't have a call sign.


200 points

Team Role Play: Your call sign 6-4 how do you get ambulance for you

back- boarded patient.


6-1 this is 6-4, 6-1

• 6-1 here, (top of the main) go ahead.• (6-4) I’m going to need an ambulance to (location),

over.• (6-1) Give me details, over.

• 6-4 I’m here in the terrain park …… (describe patient’s name, member or guest, age, gender, suspected injury, LOC, ABC’s, estimated time to patrol room.


75 points

You don’t have a radio and are alone at the scene of an accident. Your cell phone is

with you. Who do you call?


Osler’s main line 705-445-4507

• Stay at the scene and call 5-4-1 on you own phone.

• State your name and location and ask for the assistance of 6-1.

• Do not hang up until help arrives with a radio.



Oxygen

• Q. What causes hypoxia? (low levels of O2) for 50 points

• Answer: C Cardiac R Respiratory A Altered level of consciousness S Shock H Head injury



Oxygen

DEMO



Oxygen

Breathing Patient1. Explain the procedure to the patient.

2. Place mask over their face.

3. Recheck and adjust the flowmeter.

4. Secure the equipment for transport.

5. Monitor vitals and maintain airway continually.

6. Be prepared to do AR in case of respiratory arrest.



Finance

• Centralisation of Process across the patrol. Opportunity to evolve with the process.

• Collecting from hosting an Après.

• Employer Letters.



Sun Valley Splints

• Brian / Scott



On-hill

• Peter and Bruce



Team Building

• Patti

Communication



Epipen

• Where’s epi?



President’s Cup

• Each Year we are asked to put together a team.

• Bob Lidstone has agreed to lead the team.

• Who going to join him.



Zone Race

• Last year we had a tremendous turn out at the Zone Race.

• This year we are going to ask that if there is a team of four going into the zone race that at least 2 of the four participate in the President’s Cup.

• Discussion.



Health and Safety

• Dave Morin



AED

• Brian / Scott



Team Coordination

1. When/Where to eat lunch.

2. Where to hang jacket/vest. – carry radio

3. Après Social schedules.

4. Training schedules. On snow for toboggan and backboard.

5. Reporting: Who on the team had the best handwriting.

6. Nominations for awards. Both Osler and Zone.



Spider straps

• Divide up into teams and discuss.

• Where is everything located at the hill?

• How do we get the equipment transferred?

• Who is in charge of returning equipment?

• Set a date for doing practical on the snow.

• What to do if something is broken/missing?



Trail Map



Key Things to Look For1. This is a 2 yr. old blank, please update runs and areas.

2. Back Boards

3. Epinephrine Pens

4. Oxygen

5. AED’s

6. Sparky (Crash Kit)

7. All the Runs

8. Patrol Shacks

9. Toboggan Caches

10. Administration Office

11. Radio and Radio Repeater Tower

12. Sun Valley Splints, Cardboard Splints, Blankets

13. Race and Ski School Office, Squire John’s

14. Wild Turkey’s



Brainstorming Session / Question & Answers

• Open forum

- patrol garment item, shirt sweater ect.

- anything else.

• Look at parking garage questions.

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