Look into the event being held by Central Division.  The OHIO event that was to be held at Perfect North slopes on February 5, 2023 has now been CANCELED.

Central Division Womens clinic:  Cascade Mountain in Portage, WI           Cost: $60 

When: Friday, January 27, 2023 to Sunday, January 29, 2022.  For more information follow the link below.

Written by Brian Monroe

We have a variety of events to participate in this season; On Snow, toboggan, Senior  and Certified events.  Come on out and join your fellow patrollers for fun on the snow.   Take a look!

The Ohio Region NSP would like to inform you about 2022 Central Division Ski Patrol Festival held at Boyne Highlands, MI   December 10-11.  Here are sessions you might be interested in checking out.

Session 7: Toboggan Trainers Prep Clinic:
This is a session for Toboggan Trainers who wish to sharpen their teaching and demonstrate skills with Division Staff and overall preparation for a successful Toboggan Trainer or IT candidate.  Minimum qualifications NSP Alpine Toboggan Trainer in good standing.

Session 2: Snowsports Trainers Workshop

Session Will Provide:  Focus on skiing/ride fundamentals and benchmarks as defined by PSIA/AASI in the Alpine Technical Manual and Snowboard Technical Manual for Region snow sports trainers.   This will also include Movement Analysis, Video review, and Movement Learning activities.

Session 3: PSIA/AASI Prep Workshop for NSP Trainers:

Designed for Region Trainers who already have their Level I or 2 PSIA certification and are actively preparing for their Level 2 or 3 examination.

Session 8: PSIA Alpine Level 1 Exam

Must be a member of PSIA and trying out for Level 1 certification.  You will be required to complete the online components prior to the on the snow assessment. Registration for this event must be done through PSIA. Contact psia@nspcd.org for questions.

Certification and Recertification sessions for IT’s, Senior Toboggan Trainers/Evaluators and Senior Ski/Ride Trainer Evaluators.  Contact ohioregionoet@gmail.com for more information.

Although we would love to have everyone attend, this event is open to the entire division and enrollment has been limited by the resort.  If you are interested, please use the link for nominations (you can nominate yourself).  We will let you know if you have been selected to attend by Nov. 1 so complete the form ASAP.  If not selected please know Central Division will also be holding a spring event at Crystal Mountain, March 9-10 with even more events. 

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Have you taken a break or retired from patrolling? If you want to stay connected with NSP and were a patroller for at least one year (excluding candidates), you can become an alumni member.  Read on about this great option

For the past two ski seasons, we have not been able to have an awards banquet or recognize years of service and award winners.  This year we were able to meet and present our years of service and outstanding award recipients.  Please take time to view and help celebrate our patrollers!

 The deadline for registration is April 23rd,   Registration is now closed.

The 2022 Women’s Program Event Registration is now open.  Registration is limited so sign up now!

Remember to enroll with national for course credit.

Look for-TES-C119220002  if you plan to toboggan and

SES-C119220003  If you only plan to ski.  You may also choose both. 

Our winter is getting off to a slow start, but the weather forecast looks promising!  Check out the Ohio Region Web Events page for upcoming events.  We have S & T events and Senior events;  something for everyone.  Take a look at what our Region has to offer and come join us at a 2022 Region event.