Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Ohio Region of National Ski Patrol ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.ohionsp.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Time to Step Up](https://www.ohionsp.org/time-to-step-up) - https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/advisor-openings - [2026 Spring Celebration](https://www.ohionsp.org/2026-spring-celebration) - *PLEASE NOTE THE HAMPTON INN IS NOT OFFERING A DISCOUNT RATE. We appoligize for the error. Discount Code for Cobblestone is OHREGIONAL REGISTRATION Is Now Closed - [2018 Spring Banquet](https://www.ohionsp.org/2018-spring-banquet) - Come help us celebrate our outstanding Ohio Region patrollers.. Join us at the banquet! - [2019 Ohio Region Awards Time](https://www.ohionsp.org/2019-ohio-region-awards-time) - Save the date! May 4, 2019. It is Banquet time! Check out the activities! - [2019 Ohio Region Meetings and Banquet](https://www.ohionsp.org/2019-ohio-region-meetings-and-banquet) - We hope you saved the date, May 4, 2019. It is the 2019 Spring Awards Banquet. Sign up for the meeting and order your dinner! Check it out & Download your flyer & registration form. - [Spring Is Here & So Is Award Time!](https://www.ohionsp.org/spring-is-here-so-is-awards-time) - Ohio Region 2024 Spring Awards Celebration and Banquet will be held April 27, 2024. The general meetings will be in the morning. The morning meeting will go from 9-12. Light breakfast and lunch will be served. Afternoon break-out sessions by ARDs will be held from from 1-3pm. Check with your ARD for more information... - [Calling all OEC ITs](https://www.ohionsp.org/calling-all-oec-its) - If you are an OEC IT it is that time of year again; time to provide QA to our various OEC programs around the region. Please take the time to use the online sign up tool. - [OEC Enhancement](https://www.ohionsp.org/oec-enhancement) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Flyer-Module-Four-v2.pdf" title="Flyer - Module Four v2"] - [Pedi Educational Opportunity](https://www.ohionsp.org/pedi-educational-opportunity) - This invitation is to all the NSP Regions to attend our virtual Patroller Workshop - The Pediatric Patient - Don’t Be Afraid on January 21 from 7p-9 (Eastern Time). For More Info and to Register https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-pediatric-patient-dont-be-afraid These Patroller Workshops have been created through the Bear Creek EMS Program, A nonprofit EMS accredited institution created by - [Pictures from the 2025 Senior OEC](https://www.ohionsp.org/pictures-from-the-2025-senior-oec) - We have received a few pictures from the 2025 ARM Module. If you have additional photos you woud lkie included, please send them to the WEB MANAGER. Thank you - [MVP Clinic @ MadRiver](https://www.ohionsp.org/most-valuable-patroller-clinic-2) - Registration open! [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MVP-MR-2026r.pdf" title="MVP MR 2026r"] - [Women in Wilderness](https://www.ohionsp.org/women-in-wilderness) - Follow this link to register - [Looking for a Job?](https://www.ohionsp.org/looking-for-a-job) - Take a look at our new Ohio Region Staff open position page. We are looking for self motivated patrollers looking to get involved. This page can be found by going to the staff resources tab on the menu. While you are looking at the menu, check out other exciting pages. This is your web - [Senior Module OEC Testing](https://www.ohionsp.org/senior-module-oec-testing) - On February 5, the Senior OEC test will be held a PNS. This is a location change from Snow Trails. Candidate registration, Aid Room Management, as well as Support Team Registration, is now open! - [OEC ITs Needed](https://www.ohionsp.org/oec-it-needed) - We are looking to fill a couple more spots on our Fall Quality Assurance Schedule. If you are available your help would be much appreciated. Follow this link to review and sign up. - [2020-2021 Ski Season is Gearing up!](https://www.ohionsp.org/2020-2021-ski-season-is-gearing-up) - Our Ohio Region 2020-2021 ski season is near. This is not only a new season, but we have a new Region Administration in place. Let us welcome Dave McKinley as our New Ohio Region Director. In addition to Dave, you will notice many new names of patrollers who have stepped up to serve your Ohio - [2019 Central Division Fall Meeting & Awards Celebration](https://www.ohionsp.org/central-division-fall-meeting-awards-celebration) - Save the dates September 6-8, 2019. It is that time of year again! Registration for the 2019 Central Division Fall Meetings and Awards Dinner and celebration. Take advantage of the limited time early registration! The cost will be $15 thru July 19. Please join us at the 2019 Central Division Fall Meeting and Awards Celebration. - [2023 Spring Awards Ceremony and Banquet](https://www.ohionsp.org/2023-spring-awards-ceremony-and-banquet) - We hope you saved this date: April 29, 2023. It is spring banquet and celebration time. Follow this link for registration. - [Do not miss this event!](https://www.ohionsp.org/do-not-miss-this-event) - Ready, Set, GO to the 2018 Ohio Region Women's Clinic. Please join us again this year for our 2018 Women's program. The event will be held the weekend of Feb 10 & 11 at Boston Mills. The cost for this event is $48. This cost includes your lift tickets for 2 days skiing, Saturday night dinner and swag bag for - [2019 On Snow Events in the Ohio Region](https://www.ohionsp.org/2019-on-snow-events-in-the-ohio-region) - Most, but not all of the Ohio Region on snow events for this season are ready for sign-up. If you are interested in attending an SES, TES, or a senior-specific event, follow this link. Once on our events page, the active events will be underlined. Select your event/events and get signed up! Note the course - [Closed Events due to Weather](https://www.ohionsp.org/closed-events-due-to-weather) - Much to our disappointment the weather is just not cooperating this year. Please check our events page for closures. - [Instructor Development Teaching Session](https://www.ohionsp.org/instructor-development-teaching-session-2) - An Instructor Development Teaching session is being held on Saturday, May 4, 2019. This is being held as part of the Ohio Region Awards Banquet and Spring meeting being held at Mohican Resort. Class starts at 9:30. Remember to bring your course completion certificate from an Online Instructor Development E-Course. Register Now! - [Instructor Development Class @ SnowTrails](https://www.ohionsp.org/instructor-development-class-snowtrails) - There is an Instructor Development Class on November 3rd, 2019 at Snow Trails. This is the first step in becoming an Instructor in any discipline for the NSP. This class has an online portion, C119190012. Finish this first. Then the in-person teaching session is course # C119190011. Both class registrations are open on NSP.org. C119190011, - [Mountain Travel and Rescue 1 is scheduled for 2020](https://www.ohionsp.org/mountain-travel-and-rescue-1-is-scheduled-for-2020) - Come join your fellow patrollers at the Mountain Travel Level 1 course. This course is a senior elective. Register here Course Date: March 27-29, 2020 Course Number: C119200009 Location: 19074 Perfect Pl Ln, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 - [Winter is Back!](https://www.ohionsp.org/winter-is-back) - Looks like winter is back, take advantage of our on-snow events. Follow this link. - [February is full of On-Snow Events](https://www.ohionsp.org/february-is-full-of-on-snow-events) - January is almost finished but check the February calendar. Lots of on-snow events coming up, register today. - [Snow Sports Enhancement Events are Happening](https://www.ohionsp.org/snow-sports-enhancement-events-are-happening) - Come join us! - [Ohio Region Fall Meeting](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-fall-meeting) - Ohio Region is holding the 2017 fall meeting in Columbus at the Winking Lizard Crossroads Banquet Room. 100 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43235. Lunch will start at 12:00 pm and the meeting will begin at 12:30. If you plan to join us please register so we can get a count for accommodations. Thanks! - [Central Division Rusty Parka News Summer 2017](https://www.ohionsp.org/central-division-rusty-parka-news-summer-2017) - The Summer edition of the Rusty Parka Newsletter is now available for viewing and can be downloaded at: http://www.nspcentral.org/docs/newsletter/Summer2017.pdf In this issue you will find coverage of Central Division events, information and more. Be sure to check out information regarding the Fall Central Division Meeting and register today for a fun filled weekend! Download your - [Mountain Travel & Rescue Level 1 Ohio Sign-up](https://www.ohionsp.org/mountain-travel-rescue-level-1-ohio-sign-up) - Sign-up for the MTR Level 1 class. MTR I Classroom/Field Session Ewing Woods 3070 Hastings East Rd Lucas 44843 March 24-26, 2017 Fee $25 /student Instructors no charge Do not forget to enroll with National Office! - [MTR Level 2 in November 2017](https://www.ohionsp.org/mtr-level-2-in-november-2017) - Mountain Travel and Rescue Level 2 has been scheduled for November 10-12, 2017. You will spend 2 nights on trail at Lake Hope State Park. Sign-up on Event Page. Join Catherine Hufnagle for this great event. Food looks good too. - [Instructor Development Teaching Session](https://www.ohionsp.org/instructor-development-teaching-session) - For any candidate who has finished the online ID E course, this is an opportunity to complete that class with face to face teaching interaction. It is being held at Perfect North Slopes August 26 promptly at 9am. You must bring your completion certificate from the online course. Follow this link to sign-up. - [Senior Trainer/Evaluator Sessions](https://www.ohionsp.org/senior-trainer-evaluator-sessions) - Are you a current senior T/E due for recertification, interested in becoming a T/E or are you a senior OEC Candidate? There will be 2 T/E education Sessions in the near future. The first being held way up north on December 3rd. The second is to be held down south on December 16th. View the - [Certified Pre-Qualification/Recert](https://www.ohionsp.org/certified-pre-qualification-recert) - For people interested in the Certified pre-qualification/Recert event, it is being held at PNS on January 6-7th, 2018. Visit the Event Sign up if you plan to participate as a candidate or support staff. - [2017 Womens Clinic Registration](https://www.ohionsp.org/2017-womens-clinic-registration) - Ohio Region Womens Clinic registration is now open! February 4-5 2017 hosted by Snow Trails. Our event cost is $45. What a deal! Dinner on Saturday included in registration fee. Dinner location and time to be announced. You can find our registration link on the Event Registration page. National office now requires that you also - [MVP Event at Alpine Valley](https://www.ohionsp.org/mvp-event-at-alpine-valley) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MVP-Poster.pdf" title="MVP Poster"] - [2025 Season Events](https://www.ohionsp.org/2025-season-events) - Our 2025 season events are filling up fast. Register soon Here! - [MVP - Mantaining Valuable Patrollers 2024](https://www.ohionsp.org/mvp-mantaining-valuable-patrollers-2024) - January 10, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at MadRiver For any patroller 60 yrs and over – Mark your calendars now! This event will be limited to 10 participants. This is a great program to help you stay flexible and agile when patrolling. The program will be run by Dale Mihuta (the initial - [Senior OEC Testing Logistics](https://www.ohionsp.org/senior-oec-testing-logistics) - 1) ARM Evaluation Saturday, December 7th, 2024 Location: Mad River Mountain Suggested Start TIme: 3:00 PM 1B) Senior OEC Scenario Calibration Saturday, December 7th, 2024 Location: Mad River Mountain Suggested / Desired Start Time: 5:30 PM Dinner following is being coordinated by Sallie Evans. More details to come, 3) Senior OEC Evaluation Sunday, December 8th, - [2024 Ohio Region Awards](https://www.ohionsp.org/2024-ohio-region-awards) - These pictures are from the 2024 Awards Presentation at Perfect North Slopes. Follow this link - [2024 Central Division Meeting](https://www.ohionsp.org/2024-central-division-meeting) - Save the dates and Join your fellow Patrollers at the Fall Meeting Additional Information and registration form. - [2024 Winter Edition of the Downhill](https://www.ohionsp.org/2024-winter-edition-of-the-downhill) - Your 2024 Winter Edition of the downhill is ready for your viewing. Follow this link. - [Most Valuable Patroller Clinic](https://www.ohionsp.org/most-valuable-patroller-clinic) - Most Valuable Patroller Clinic Febuary 6th 2024 at Snow Trails Ski Area Follow this link: Registration can be found on the Events Page - [2023 Fall Edition of The Downhill](https://www.ohionsp.org/2023-fall-edition-of-the-downhill) - Our newsletter is back! Follow this link to view the 2023 Fall Edition Downhill! - [Cancelled Event: Mountain Travel & Rescue Level 1](https://www.ohionsp.org/mountain-travel-rescue-level-1) - Look for this course to be rescheduled In March 2024. - [Senior Ski & Toboggan Venue Change](https://www.ohionsp.org/senior-toboggan-venue-change) - The Senior Ski &Toboggan Test has been moved to Perfect North Slopes. The date remains unchanged, February 11 & 12, 2023. - [Avalanche Level 1 - January 29, 2023!](https://www.ohionsp.org/avalanche-level-1-january-29-2023) - Avalanche Course: Avalanche Level 1 - Module 1, classroom session National Ski Patrol has been providing avalanche education to ski patrollers and other search and rescue personnel since 1957, making it one of the oldest and most experienced avalanche education associations in North America. NSP offers avalanche education for all backcountry enthusiasts, from first-time recreationalist - [2023 Ohio Region Women's event has been cancelled](https://www.ohionsp.org/2023-ohio-region-womens-event-has-been-cancelled) - 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 - [2023 National Registration Process for Snow Sports](https://www.ohionsp.org/2023-national-registration-process-for-snow-sports) - Written by Brian Monroe https://www.ohionsp.org/?page_id=9057&preview=true - [2022-2023 Events Are Opening Registration](https://www.ohionsp.org/2022-2023-events-are-opening-registration) - 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! - [Cancelled! 2021 Ohio Region Meeting & Award Celebration](https://www.ohionsp.org/2021-ohio-region-meeting-award-celebration) - Ohio Region Fall Meeting and Awards dinner scheduled for Saturday, October 23 has been canceled. The Region staff will still meet on the 23rd via Zoom to conduct the Fall Meeting. If you had already registered for the event, a refund will be distributed within the coming days. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope - [Happy New Year](https://www.ohionsp.org/happy-new-year) - 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 - [Become an Alumni Member Today](https://www.ohionsp.org/become-an-alumni-member-today) - 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 - [Central Division Ski Patrol Festival: Boyne Highlands   Dec 10-11, 2022](https://www.ohionsp.org/central-division-ski-patrol-festival-boyne-highlands-dec-10-11) - 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 - [Awards - Service and Outstanding](https://www.ohionsp.org/awards-service-and-outstanding) - 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! - [2022 Region Banquet and Awards Ceremony](https://www.ohionsp.org/2022-region-banquet-and-awards-ceremony) - The deadline for registration is April 23rd, Registration is now closed. - [2022 Women's Program Event](https://www.ohionsp.org/2022-womens-program-event) - 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. - [Central Division 2021 Fall Meeting & Banquet](https://www.ohionsp.org/central-division-2021-fall-meeting-banquet) - Plan to Attend - the Central Division meeting and Awards Banquet hosted by the Southern Region of the Central Division: Location: Chestnut Mountain Resort in Beautiful Galena, IL Dates: September 10-12, 2021 Banquet: Saturday, September 11 Activities: FUN! Education, Celebration, and more…. Registration Starts July - [Live Rescue](https://www.ohionsp.org/live-rescue) - Live Rescue after 1 hour of full body burial. Very unusual to survive under for that long. Finally a positive Avy story! https://planetski.eu/2021/01/28/extreme-caution-urged-off-piste-as-more-snow-falls-on-unstable-base/ - [2020 Spring and Summer Downhill](https://www.ohionsp.org/2020-spring-and-summer-downhill) - The Downhill is available online. Take a Look. - [2019-2020 Spring Awards Banquet Moved to the Fall](https://www.ohionsp.org/2019-2020-spring-awards-banquet-moved-to-the-fall) - The Ohio Region board has agreed to move the Awards Banquet to the Fall meeting due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. This essentially switches our traditional Meeting/Awards weekend from Spring to Fall. The plan is to hold a spring business meeting, similar to how we conduct the fall meeting. The big difference is this will - [MTR 1 Cancelled](https://www.ohionsp.org/mtr-1-cancelled) - Due to unforeseen circumstances MTR 1 has been cancelled. Look for a rescheduling in late summer 2020 and an MTR 2 to be scheduled in November 2020. - [2020 Ohio Region Awards Banquet](https://www.ohionsp.org/2020-ohio-region-awards-banquet) - The 2020 Ohio Region Awards Banquet will be held in conjunction with the region Spring business meeting on: Saturday May 16, 2020 Crowne Plaza Hotel Louisville, KY Registration for the meeting and Banquet will be coming soon! Rooms are available at $119/night. Please call at 888-233-9527 to reserve a room. Please identify yourself as a - [2020 Senior On Snow and Toboggan Test](https://www.ohionsp.org/2020-senior-on-snow-and-toboggan-test) - Congratulations to all who participated in our on-snow events. Here are a few pictures. https://www.ohionsp.org/2020-senior-on-snow-toboggan-test-event - [Paoli Peaks TES/TTW Cancelled](https://www.ohionsp.org/paoli-peaks-tes-ttw-cancelled) - Mother nature is not cooperating. - [Snow Enhancement Events 2020, Look What You are Missing](https://www.ohionsp.org/snow-enhancement-events-2020) - [ASDW TTW at Boston Mills has been cancelled](https://www.ohionsp.org/asdw-ttw-at-boston-mills-has-been-cancelled) - The ASDW Toboggan Trainers Workshop at Boston Mills 1-4-2020 is Cancelled. - [2020 Season is here!](https://www.ohionsp.org/2020-season-is-here) - Many of our ski areas are open. Our Ski & Toboggan Admin have been busy scheduling S & T sessions. Registration is open! Come join your fellow patrollers in great learning opportunities and a bunch of fun! https://www.ohionsp.org/event-sign-up - [Ohio Region has Administrative Staff Openings](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-has-administrative-staff-openings-3) - Are you ready to step up? Ohio Region has Administrative Staff openings. Consider joining our leadership team. Find additional Information here. - [National Board Election Time!](https://www.ohionsp.org/national-board-election-time) - !W E A R E O H I O! Lets support our members! - [Lets get Ready to Ski!](https://www.ohionsp.org/lets-get-ready-to-ski) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Flyer-for-2020-events.pdf" title="Flyer for 2020 events"] View Options and SIGN UP here! - [Ohio Region has Administrative Staff Openings](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-has-administrative-staff-openings-2) - Ohio Region has Administrative Staff openings. Consider joining our leadership team. Find additional Information here. - [MTR 1 Spring 2019](https://www.ohionsp.org/mtr-1-spring-2019) - Enjoy our photos from the MTR 1 held in March. Looks like they got a bit of snow. - [Ohio Region has Administrative Staff Openings](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-has-administrative-staff-openings) - Ohio Region has Administrative Staff openings. Consider joining our leadership team. Find additional Information here. - [2019 Senior Testing Weekend](https://www.ohionsp.org/2019-senior-testing-weekend) - Just wow. So many successful Senior Candidates. Congratulate them if you see them! Below are the names of the individuals that passed the various tests over the weekend: Senior Ski Module: Carol Teter Carole Cangioni John Nassar Joshua Herchl Kelly Davis Margaret Ricksecker Megan Sunderhaus Scot Gilb Stephanie Hilgefort Senior Toboggan Module: Carol Teter Carole Cangioni - [2019 Spring Mtg. & Awards Banquet](https://www.ohionsp.org/2019-spring-mtg-awards-banquet) - Mohican State Park Lodge Perrysville, OH May 4th Tentative Schedule: Board Meeting 9:00am to 11:30 (invite only) Lunch 11:30 to 12:30 Open Board Meeting 12:30 to 4:30 (Open to all patrollers) Reception 5:30 to 6:00 Dinner 6:00 to 7:00 Awards 7:00 to ?? There will be some additional programs offered but those details are to - [MTR I Classroom/Field Session](https://www.ohionsp.org/mtr-i-classroom-field-session) - Course dates are : March 29-31, 2019. Location is: Ewing Woods 3070 Hastings East Rd Lucas, Ohio 44843 Register on our Events page. - [Winter has Arrived](https://www.ohionsp.org/winter-has-arrived) - Good morning from Perfect North Slopes! - [Paoli TES & TTW](https://www.ohionsp.org/paoli-tes-ttw) - The previously scheduled TES & TTW at Paoli on January 27th have been cancelled. - [Senior Date Clarification](https://www.ohionsp.org/senior-date-clarification) - The Senior S&T events will be held on Saturday, February 9th. The OEC Module of Senior will be held on Sunday, February 10th. Calibration of OEC examinators will be on Saturday the 9th. Be on the lookout for further information via email. - [Ski & Toboggan Senior Sign-off Date Changes](https://www.ohionsp.org/senior-sign-off-date-changes) - This change is for Ski and Toboggan events this season only. OEC remains unchanged. Ski or Toboggan Event Application must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the test – Deadline January 23, 2019 Ski or Toboggan Sign-offs must be submitted 1 week prior to the test – Deadline February 2, 2019 - [Pictures from MTR 2, 2018](https://www.ohionsp.org/pictures-from-mtr-2-2018) - Enjoy pictures from Lake Hope, November, 2018. - [Snow Trails TE Cancelled](https://www.ohionsp.org/snow-trails-te-cancelled) - The TE Clinic at SnowTrails on December 16th has been canceled. - [Senior T/E Clinics](https://www.ohionsp.org/senior-t-e-clinics) - Just a reminder.... the T/E Clinic at Mad River is scheduled for Saturday 12/1. If you plan to attend and have not registered, please do so. This is open to Sr OEC Candidates as well as instructors interested in becoming T/Es. The T/E Clinic scheduled for 12/16 at Snow Trails may be cancelled due to - [Snow is flying in Ohio!](https://www.ohionsp.org/snow-is-flying-in-ohio) - [Senior Trainer/Evaluator Sessions](https://www.ohionsp.org/senior-trainer-evaluator-sessions-2) - There are 2 Trainer/Evaluator sessions open for registration. Mad River Mountain on December 1, 2018 and another December 16, 2018 at Snow Trails. This session is required for all Senior OEC Trainer/Evaluators at least every 3 years to maintain T/E status. Sign-up here. - [Ohio & NSP goes to Bridge day](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-nsp-goes-to-bridge-day) - [Bike Patrol](https://www.ohionsp.org/bike-patrol) - Nsp Subaru goes on bike patrol in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. - [PSIA-AASI announces the Nancy Oakes Hall Memorial Womens Scholarship](https://www.ohionsp.org/psia-aasi-announces-the-nancy-oakes-hall-memorial-womens-scholarship) - http://www.thesnowpros.org/news/id/1897/psia-aasi-announces-the-nancy-oakes-hall-memorial-womens-scholarship - [New Release from Liability Form](https://www.ohionsp.org/new-release-from-reliability) - Staff, please note we now have a new liability release form. The old form is no longer being used. You can find this new form on your website under Staff Resources/Forms. The form is much shorter and user-friendly. Do not forget to fill out the bottom section entitled "For records keeping". It will help guide the - [Instructor Development 10/20/2018](https://www.ohionsp.org/instructor-development-10-20-2018) - Instructor Development Teaching session being held at PNS, sign up is now open, #C106180016. Go to our Events sign-up page and get registered. You must also enroll with National for NSP Credit. Do not forget to bring your completion certificate from the online portion of the course. The online course number is #C106180015. - [](https://www.ohionsp.org/3455-2) - Ohio Region Strong Patrollers making Aerial Rescue Safer: Ascending Team for Special Needs Rescue at Boyne Highlands kicking off the MSAA Conference. (Carl Woodcock, Tracy Buchanan, Jay Zedak, Richard R. Knight & not pictured Bill Specht) #CascadeRescue, #PMI - [OEC Enhancement September 15, 2018](https://www.ohionsp.org/oec-enhancement-september-15-2018) - Do not forget about the upcoming OEC Enhancement Class. Sign up on our events page and do not forget to enroll with NSP.ORG. - [2018 Central Division Patroller Coneference](https://www.ohionsp.org/2018-central-division-patroller-coneference) - September 7-9 at Chula Vista in the Wisconsin Dells, Registration is open at the South Central region website. - [MTR 1 & MTR 2 Classes Scheduled](https://www.ohionsp.org/mtr-1-mtr-2-classes-scheduled) - MTR 1 and MTR 2 classes have been scheduled. MTR 1 will be Oct 19-21 At Perfect North Slopes. MTR 2 will be at Lake Hope, Nov. 9-11th. Remember MTR 2 has several prerequisites including MTR 1. Go to https://www.ohionsp.org/event-sign-up, select the event and read more. - [OEC Enhancement Seminar](https://www.ohionsp.org/oec-enhancement-post) - Snow Trails Ski Patrol will be hosting OEC Enhancement Seminar: Incident Command & Triage Joint Training with Snow Trails and Mad River Mountain Ski Patrol September 15, 2018. Contact Catherine Hufnagle for further information. hufnagleinsurancegroup(at) gmail.com. Location is: Snow Trails 3100 Possum Run Road Mansfield Ohio 44903 All Region patrollers are welcome to attend. Ohio - [MTR Level 1 Canceled](https://www.ohionsp.org/mtr-level-1-canceled) - The MTR level 1 scheduled for May 18-20, 2018 has been canceled. Please be on the lookout for a new scheduling. - [Thank you](https://www.ohionsp.org/thank-you) - Thank you to everyone who registered for the Awards Banquet! See you this weekend! - [Instructor Development starting at 10am](https://www.ohionsp.org/instructor-developnent-starting-at-10am) - We had to change our start time for this class. It is now at 10 am, April 21st. We will need to end by 1pm due to other commitments. For those of you driving from southern Indiana, please let us know if this is going to present a hardship. We will try to work with - [Congratulations David McKinley, New PSIA Level 3 Tele!](https://www.ohionsp.org/congratulations-david-mckinley-new-psia-level-3-tele) - [Ohio Region Women at the 2018 Women’s Summit, Squaw Valley](https://www.ohionsp.org/you-go-ohio-region-women) - [Date & Location change for MTR 1](https://www.ohionsp.org/date-location-change-for-mtr-1) - Dates are May 18 - 20th. New Location is Mohican Wilderness 22462 Wally Road Glenmont, Ohio 44628 (740) 599-6741 Web: www.mohicanwilderness.com - [Sign-up for 2 NSP classes coming soon](https://www.ohionsp.org/sign-up-for-2-nsp-classes-coming-soon) - Keep on the lookout for 2 course schedulings. You can go on NSP.org now and enroll in the online Instructor Development ECourse. There will be an ID Teaching session at the Spring meeting and banquet, Ohio signup coming soon. There is also a Mountain Travel and Rescue Level 1 course being scheduled. You can enroll on - [2018 Ohio Region Women Program Event](https://www.ohionsp.org/2018-ohio-region-women-program-event) - [2018 Winter Downhill](https://www.ohionsp.org/2018-winter-downhill) - Enjoy our 2018 Winter edition of the Downhill. Read it here. - [2018 Ohio Region Women's Clinic lodging](https://www.ohionsp.org/2018-ohio-region-womens-clinic-lodging) - Please join us for a great weekend, February 10-11, 2018, at Boston Mills. Suggested lodging: Hampton Inn $89.00 +tax a night 4860 Brecksville Road Richfield, OH 44286 P: 330-659-6662 It is more fun when we can gather together off the hill. - [2018 Ohio Region Women's Clinic Sign-up OPEN](https://www.ohionsp.org/2018-ohio-region-womens-clinic) - [Central Division Women's Clinic](https://www.ohionsp.org/central-division-womens-clinic) - Registration is now open for the Central Division Women's Clinic. This year, the 2018 event will be held in Lutsen, MN. If you have never been to Lutsen, you are in for a real treat. Event details can be found here; http://www.nspcentral.org/womensprogram.php Come join in the fun. - [New season, new look.](https://www.ohionsp.org/new-season-new-look) - As we gear up for a new season, we also have a new look for our web. Enjoy. - [Sign-up now open](https://www.ohionsp.org/sign-up-now-open) - Get ready for a great season. SnowSports and Toboggan events are on the calendar & open for sign-up. - [SnowSports Enhancement Sign-up is open](https://www.ohionsp.org/snowsports-enhancement-sign-up-is-open) - Ready for winter? Get ready because the Snow Sports Enhancement Seminar Sign-up is open. Same procedure as last season. Bring a Patrol buddy! Let's fill these classes to the max. - [Snow Sports And Toboggan Seminars](https://www.ohionsp.org/snow-sports-and-toboggan-seminars) - The Ohio Region Toboggan and Snow Sports Enhancement Seminar dates are on the calendar. Save the dates. Sign-up for the events will open soon. Remember all sign-up and fee payment is online at ohionsp.org. Enrollment for credit is on NSP.org. - [Step up and Join Region Staff](https://www.ohionsp.org/step-up-and-join-region-staff) - Ohio Region is still accepting applications for Region Staff until November 15. Come join our Region leadership Team. Read about and apply for positions. - [Have you voted?](https://www.ohionsp.org/have-you-voted) - [Open ID E-Course](https://www.ohionsp.org/open-id-e-course) - There is an Instructor Development E-course now open. Course # C137170020 . Enroll on NSP.ORG. The next planned teaching session will be held at Mad River on November 18th. - [Vern DeHaven, National Runner up Alpine Patroller](https://www.ohionsp.org/vern-dehaven-national-runner-up-alpine-patroller) - Let us all say thank you to Vern. His dedication and hard work earned him National Runner-up Alpine Patroller. The picture was taken at the Central Division Awards Banquet. - [Step Up! Join Ohio Region Staff](https://www.ohionsp.org/step-up-join-ohio-region-staff) - We have added evan more region positions to our list of open region staff positions. We need your help. Take a look. - [Attention Instructor Development Instructors](https://www.ohionsp.org/attention-instructor-development-instructors) - There is an E-course just for continuing Instructor Development Instructors on NSP web. Instructor Development - ECourse #C106170039 Ohio Region needs all of you! Please help make NSP Instructors the best! Thank you. - [Ohio Region has a Several new Positions open](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-has-a-couple-new-positions-open) - Please step up and serve your region! Looking for an administrative Assistant, Election Officer, and Assistant Certified Advisor. Check them out. - [Ohio needs an Administrative Assistant](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-needs-an-administrative-assistant) - Please think about stepping up to fill the position of Region Administrative Assistant. This posting has a deadline of September 15th to be filled by October 1st 2017. - [New Region Budget Request](https://www.ohionsp.org/new-region-budget-request) - For Ohio Region Program Advisors, we have added a new budget request form on the staff page. Use this for this year's budget requests - [2nd Annual Ohio Womens Clinic](https://www.ohionsp.org/2nd-annual-ohio-womens-clinic) - [2017 Spring-Summer Awards Downhill](https://www.ohionsp.org/2017-spring-summer-awards-downhill) - Ohio Region Awards Edition of the 2017 Spring and Summer Downhill is ready for your viewing. - [2017 Central Division Patroller Conference](https://www.ohionsp.org/2017-central-division-patroller-conference) - Mark your calendar for September 8, 9, 10, 2017. Join us at Boyne Mountain for the Central Division Patroller Conference hosted by Northern Region . Link to additional information. - [OEC & ID Continuing ED Clinic June 12](https://www.ohionsp.org/oec-continuing-ed-clinic-june-12) - PNS is holding an OEC & ID Continuing ED clinic June 12 2017, from 6-9PM. All OEC Instructors are to attend a continuing ED once every 3 years as part of the instructor recertification process. Online registration is closed right now. You may still attend. Contact the webmaster for details. - [Banquet is Tonight!](https://www.ohionsp.org/banquet-is-tonight) - For those of you attending our region banquet, thank you for supporting our outstanding Ohio Region Patrollers! Everyone enjoy your evening and travel safe to and from the event. - [2017 Spring Awards Banquet Registration Closed](https://www.ohionsp.org/2017-spring-awards-banquet-closed) - REGISTRATION is now CLOSED for the Ohio Region Spring Awards Banquet on Saturday April 29th for . Thank you to every one who registered for this event. Enjoy the awards dinner. - [2016-2017 Ski Season Ends](https://www.ohionsp.org/2016-2017-ski-season-ends) - As our ski season comes to an end remember we still have a Mountain Travel and Rescue course coming up and an Instructor Development E-Class in progress. Take advantage of these senior electives. Do not forget to send pictures and stories from your home patrol so we can highlight your area. - [Paoli SES Cancelled](https://www.ohionsp.org/paoli-ses-cancelled) - The SES scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled. If you have questions contact Jim Seeger. Jim is listed on our Organization chart. - [2017 Avalanche Level 1 Module 1](https://www.ohionsp.org/2017-avalanche-level-1-module-1) - 2017 Avalanche Level 1 Module 1 is coming to Mad River Mountain Saturday, February 18. For people interested in Senior this is considered a senior elective. This class is being hosted by Mad River Mountain. The cost for the class is $25 to be paid to paypal. Discount lunch tickets will be provided by Troy Green - [New ID E-Class being offered](https://www.ohionsp.org/new-id-e-class-being-offered) - This E-Class starts Feb 18th for online portion. Enrollment and access to the online E-Class is as follows: Sign into NSP.org, click on Member Resources tab. Click the courses tab and enroll in the class using course number C106170013. Offered from 2/18/17 through 3/4/17. This is to ensure you are credited for the class - [Visit our new Gallery](https://www.ohionsp.org/visit-our-new-gallery) - Visit our new Photo Gallery. Help us to expand the page to include all of our Fantastic Programs! - [2017 Ohio Region Women's Program was a raging success!](https://www.ohionsp.org/2017-ohio-region-womens-program-was-a-raging-success) - Our first Annual Clinic was a great success. Take a look. - [Join the fun!](https://www.ohionsp.org/join-the-fun) - It is February already. Our ski season is going by fast, but there are still plenty of events on the calendar. Several Toboggan experiences as well as Snow sports events. Our events are listed in the right column as well as on the calendar. Do not miss out! - [Congratulations](https://www.ohionsp.org/congratulations) - Yesterday was Ohio Region OEC Module of Senior and Aid Room Module. Let's take time to congratulate our successful payrollers. Pictures from left to right: John Nassar and Piotr Mroz both from Paoli, Chris Greenwood from PNS, Stuart Kanchuger (not pictured) and Jonah Tugaoen from MRM all passed Senior OEC. Also pictured are Michael Ruckdaschel and - [Good Morning!](https://www.ohionsp.org/good-morning) - At the end of every rainbow you will find patrollers. Snow Trails Ski Patrol! - [2017 Season just getting underway.](https://www.ohionsp.org/2017-season-just-getting-underway) - Ohio Region 2017 season is just getting under way. Join in on the fun by registering for a couple of our great events. Check our calendar or event list to find something just for you. We are looking forward to seeing you on the snow. - [Wishing Everyone First tracks for the New Year!](https://www.ohionsp.org/wishing-everyone-first-tracks-for-the-new-year) - [Wishing you a Great Holiday Season!](https://www.ohionsp.org/wishing-you-a-great-holiday-season) - [2017 Ski Enhancement Seminars Open](https://www.ohionsp.org/2017-ski-enhancement-seminars-open) - Are you planing on taking a Ski Enhancement Seminar this season? Registration is now OPEN for all SES events. Event date and locations are located on the calendar and in the right hand column of this site. Go to event registration and get signed up! - [National's 2017 Election Results](https://www.ohionsp.org/nationals-2017-election-results) - NSP's four new board members, listed alphabetically, are: Mike Huber (Northern Division) Joshua Masur (Far West Division) David Walker (Eastern Division) And most important, our own Jay Zedak (Central Division). Thank you Jay for stepping up to represent all patrollers . - [2017 National Board Elections](https://www.ohionsp.org/2017-national-board-elections) - NSP Board Election Closes at 4 p.m. MST today! - [It is Snowing!](https://www.ohionsp.org/it-is-snowing) - Looks like it is snowing in Lawrenceburg! Is it snowing in your area? Send pictures of what is going on at your area. - [Your fall news letter is ready!](https://www.ohionsp.org/your-fall-news-letter-is-ready) - Check out what is going on around the region for the 2016-2017 season. The fall edition of the Downhill is ready for viewing. - [Ohio Region's largest patrol](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-regions-largest-patrol) - Boston Mills Brandy Wine & Alpine Valley worked hard to get everyone in this picture! They are ready for the 2016-2017 season. Send us your pictures . We need group, action, anything patrol pictures you are willing to share on this web site. Just send them to our web manager with a description of - [Ski Swap @ Snow Trails](https://www.ohionsp.org/ski-swap-snow-trails) - We welcome you out on behalf of Snow Trails Ski Patrol to Swap Weekend! Bring your items to enter and browse the wide selection of gear, apparel, and accessories til 5pm today and 3pm tomorrow. Plus Snow Trails Ski Shop is open! Visit our web site. ## Pages - [Ohio Region Staff & Advisor Role Openings](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/advisor-openings) - Our Ohio Region Administrators periodically need self-motivated people to fill important region positions. Review the positions listed below. If interested and qualified, apply online. Please note when you select "apply online" the application will open in a new tab. This will allow you to go back and forth for ease of application completion. The same - [Staff Resources](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources) - 2026 OEC IT QA Assignments Region Staff Openings Organization Chart Region Admin Forms Policy and Procedures Submit Region Meetings Admin Reports All event Registration Reports - [2026 OEC IT QA Assignments](https://www.ohionsp.org/2026-oec-it-qa-assignments) - [**Ohio Region Organization Chart](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-organization-chart) - To view the chart below, you can use the arrow keys or slider bars to move around. Click on any of the item titles to open links to emails or images for further information. - [Senior Program New](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/senior-program-new) - About Dates & Deadlines Applications & Forms Resources About The Senior Program is designed to provide a forum in which patrollers can enhance personal skiing/snowboarding and toboggan-handling proficiency, improve their ability to manage OEC-related problems, and expand their overall patrolling knowledge and skills. In addition, the program prepares patrollers for leadership roles within the - [2026 Ohio Region Awards Celebration & Banquet Info](https://www.ohionsp.org/2025-ohio-region-awards-celebration-banquet) - REGISTRATION Is Closed - [Resources](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/outdoor-emergency-transportation/oet-instructor-instructor-trainer-links) - Want to become an OET Instructor? Click below: Path to Becoming an OET Instructor & Forms * * Guide to Mentoring & New Instructors Book ** CENTRAL DIVISIONOET PAGE Located on this page are documents and links to podcasts and videos that pertain to Snowsports & OET to provide resources for instructors, patrollers, - [Forms](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/forms) - ADMINISTRATION On Snow Training Event Release/Waiver with Video (PDF) On Snow Training Release/Waiver with Video (DOCX) OH Region Exp. Reimbursement Guidelines/Summary Ohio Region Expense Form 2026 Instructor_Application_Packet-2014_2016 Forms submitted online On-Snow Event Evaluation (excluding OEC) - [Ohio Region Events](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events) - The following links will take you to the appropriate Ohio sign-up pages for events happening in the Ohio Region. Some events (SES & Senior Tests) require a fee be paid. Note: you will be redirected to Paypal for payment. Check Ohio Regions event list or calendar for event dates. Be sure to enroll yourself - [OEC Enhancement Seminar](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/oec-enhancement-seminar) - Join us for an OEC Enhancement Seminar. Mad River Mtn. will be hosting OEC Enhancement Seminar: lower body and Joint Training . All Ohio Region Patrollers are welcome. Contact Jim Vickroy for further information. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NSP-Training-Release.pdf"] - [Senior Test-Toboggan Module](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/senior-test-toboggan-module) - We are so excited you are interested in participating in our Toboggan Module of Senior Test. The cost of this test session is $25.00. We will be using PayPal, exclusively. You will be redirected to the PayPal site after signing up. In order to attend any NSP event you must sign a waiver, so let's get that out of - [Senior Test-Ski Module](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/ski-module-of-senior-test) - We are so excited you are interested in participating in our Ski Module of Senior Test. The cost for this test session is $25.00. We will be using PayPal, exclusively. You will be redirected to the PayPal site after signing up. In order to attend any NSP event you must sign a waiver, so let's get that out - [Certified Pre-Qualification/Recert Clinic](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/certified-clinic) - Thank you for your interest in our certified program. This clinic is for qualification for the certified program or re-certification. You also sign up here if you plan to be a support staff for our clinic. As always you will need to sign a waiver to participate on any level. The waiver is below, please - [Photo Gallery](https://www.ohionsp.org/gallery) - This page is for all Ohio Region Programs to display photos of their program in action. 2025 Aid Room Module 2020 On Snow Events 2018 Mountain Travel and Rescue @ Lake Hope 2017 Ohio Region 1st Annual Women's Program - [Aid Room Module 2025](https://www.ohionsp.org/aid-room-module-2025) - [2025 Ohio Region Awards](https://www.ohionsp.org/2025-ohio-region-awards) - This page features the 2025 Award recipients and selected photos from the Banquet. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Ohio-Region-Awards.-pptx-1.pdf" title="2025 Ohio Region Awards. pptx (1)"] [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-Service-Awards.pptx.pdf" title="2025 Service Awards.pptx"] [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Banquet-Photos-2025.pdf" title="Banquet Photos 2025"] - [Alumni](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/alumni) - What is an Alumni Member? An Alumni member is a special registration category for people who no longer want to provide emergency care or rescue services but wish to continue their involvement with the National Ski Patrol. The NSP Alumni Members started in 1977 to maintain contact with former members and keep them informed of - [Most Valuable Patroller Events](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/most-valuable-patroller-event) - For any patroller 60 yrs and over – Mark your calendars now! *This event will be limited to 10 patrollers. This is a great program to help you stay flexible and agile when patrolling. The program will be run by Dale Mihuta (the initial developer of the Central Division Ski School, a level 3 instructor, and - [TES/TTW STAFF ONLY](https://www.ohionsp.org/tes-ttw-staff-only) - NSP Waiver - Please select your Session. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TES_TTW-Combined.pages.pdf" title="TES_SES Combined.pages"] - [Toboggan Trainer Workshops](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/ttw) - *Please select your chosen Location and Date [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TES_TTW-Combined.pages.pdf" title="TES_SES Combined.pages"] - [Toboggan Enhancement Seminars](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/toboggan-enhancement) - * Remember to register in the NSP Center For Learning. You can search by the event, TES or TTW at the host area. This will make sure you get credit for attending this event. NSP Waiver - Please select your area. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TES_TTW-Combined.pages.pdf" title="TES_SES Combined.pages"] - [SES & STW Staff Waiver](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/ses-stw-staff-waiver) - NSP Waiver - Please select your Session. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TES_TTW-Combined.pages.pdf" title="TES_SES Combined.pages"] - [Snow Sports Enhancement Seminar](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/snow-sports-enhancement) - NSP Waiver - Please select your Session. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TES_TTW-Combined.pages.pdf" title="TES_SES Combined.pages"] - [Senior-Support Team & Instructors for OEC Module](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/support-team-oec-module-of-senior) - Thank you for joining our OEC Module of Senior event Support Team. Please read the waiver below. you will then sign the waiver electronically. Following the waiver is a questionnaire that will help us plan our event and select an effective position for you. If you are a patroller, please enroll on NSP.ORG. Note the - [Senior Test: OEC and or ARM Module Candidates Only](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/oec-module-of-senior-test) - Welcome Senior Candidate! We are so excited you are participating in one or both of our Modules of Senior, OEC, and or ARM Tests. The cost for each test session is $25.00. We will be using PayPal, exclusively. You will be redirected to the PayPal site after submitting your application. In order to attend any NSP - [Nordic](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/nordic) - Nordic Program Ohio Region is fortunate to have two Nordic Patrols, Cuyahoga Nordics and the Ohio Nordics. We will continue to update this page as new information and pictures are received. Check back soon! Cuyahoga Nordics Ski Patrol The Cuyahoga Nordics Ski Patrol is a volunteer association affiliated with the Lake County Metroparks System. Our - [Mountain Travel & Rescue Level 2 Sign-up](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/mountain-travel-rescue-level-2-sign-up) - Ohio Region MTR 2 course will be held at Pleasant Hill Lake. Dates are 6pm March 28th until 4pm March 30th. We will be primitive camping with improvised shelters. The area is on the west end of Pleasant Hill Lake. We will be hiking into camp. Cost is $20. Freedom of the Hills Mountaineering book - [Ohio Region Staff & Advisor Role Application](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/advisor-application) - [Newsletter: The Downhill & Email News](https://www.ohionsp.org/newsletter) - Current News Edition: 2024 Winter Edition Downhill 2023 Fall Edition Downhill Ohio Region Upcoming Events Email, January 25, 2023 Ohio Region Service Awards 2019 to 2022 Ohio Region Awards-2020 to 2022 2022 Region Banquet & Awards Ceremony Ohio Region End of 21-22 Season Update Past Issues: 2021 August 2020 Spring and - [Mountain Travel & Rescue Level 1 Sign-up](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/mountain-travel-rescue-level-1-sign-up) - MTR I Classroom/Field Session Course Date: 6pm March 28th until 4pm March 30th. Location: We will be primitive camping with improvised shelters. The area is on the west end of Pleasant Hill Lake. We will be hiking into camp. Cost is $20. Freedom of the Hills Mountaineering book will need to be purchased before this class. - [Awards](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/awards) - Ohio region has a long history of outstanding patrollers. The nomination process is below. You are the key to nominating your outstanding peers. At the end of this page, you will find a list of award winners starting in 1968, ( Ohio Region has a long history of outstanding patrollers. Our awards list is in 3 - [Outdoor Emergency Transportation (OET)](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/outdoor-emergency-transportation) - Unique to the National Ski Patrol, the Outdoor Transportation (OET) Program offers guidelines for area management to use to set the standard of training for its patrollers who operate toboggans. From the training of basic candidates to honing the skills of Transportation instructors, this program ensures training opportunities for NSP Patrollers. In the Ohio Region, - [NSP-C Snowsports School](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/nsp-c-snowsports-school) - Welcome to the NSP-C Snowsports School! We are excited to have many offerings for you this year to improve your ski/riding skills. Events are scheduled and ready for you. All events noted with * will include a variety of sessions for different interests such as: ski/ride enhancement for more fun on the slopes, ski dynamics, - [Get The 5 Essentials; Stay Alive](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/avalanche/getting-the-5-essentials-stay-alive) - Avalanch is serious business, can be a deadly business. Know before you go into avalanche country. Getting the five essentials will help keep you alive. Get the Gear Get the Training Get the Forecast Get the Picture Get out of Harm’s Way Know Before You Go from Trent Meisenheimer on Vimeo. Additional information at KBYG - [Womens Program-Ohio Region](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/ohio-region-womens-program) - It is more fun when we can gather together off the hill! Ohio Region Women's Program (ORWP) The purpose of this program is to encourage women's leadership and growth within the Ohio Region NSP, as well as, provide information on skill development opportunities. ORWP is a proud participant in the Central Division Women's Program and the National - [Certified](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/certified) - Certified is a national skills development and verification program that provides a readily identifiable resource of highly motivated, skilled, and knowledgeable patrollers to better serve NSP, ski area management and the outdoor recreation community. - [Alpine Valley Most Valuable Patroller Events](https://www.ohionsp.org/alpine-valley-most-valuable-patroller-event) - January 31, 3:30PM – 7:00PM or February 1, 9:00AM – 1:00PM For any patroller 60 yrs and over – Mark your calendars now! *This event will be limited to 10 patrollers. This is a great program to help you stay flexible and agile when patrolling. The program will be run by Dale Mihuta (the initial developer - [Snow Sports Trainer Workshop](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/snow-sports-trainer-workshop) - NSP Waiver - Please select your Session. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SES.STW_.TrainingRelease.pdf" title="SES.STW.TrainingRelease"] - [Ohio Region 2024 Awards and pictures](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-2024-awards-and-pictures) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1.-2024-Ohio-Region-Service-Awards.pdf" title="1. 2024 Ohio Region Service Awards"] [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1.-2024-Awards-Ohio-Region.pdf" title="1. 2024 Awards, Ohio Region"] [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Photos-from-the-2024-Awards-Banquet.pdf" title="Photos from the 2024 Awards Banquet"] - [OET Instructor Pathway Zoom Meetings](https://www.ohionsp.org/oet-instructor-pathway-zoom-meeting) - [OET IT Zoom Session](https://www.ohionsp.org/oet-it-zoom-session) - [Mentoring Instructor’s Zoom](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/mentoringinstructorzoom) - There are 2 classes. Each class has 2 sessions - [Senior OEC/ARM ReTest](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/event-registration-reports/senior-oec-events) - [Senior-Support Team & Instructors for OEC SENIOR Module RE-TEST](https://www.ohionsp.org/senior-support-team-instructors-for-oec-senior-module-re-test) - Thank you for joining our OEC Senior Module RE-TEST event Support Team. Please read the waiver below. You will then sign the waiver electronically. Following the waiver is a questionnaire that will help us to plan our event and select an effective position for you. What: OEC Senior Module RE-TEST When: Friday 3/22/2024 7:00pm-9:00pm Calibration - [Avalanche Awareness](https://www.ohionsp.org/avalanche-awareness) - You need not be an NSP member to take this course; all are welcome. If you are a patroller, this course is a Senior elective. If you are a patroller, please do not forget to register for the course on nsp.org to receive credit. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Avalanche-Awareness-release.pdf" title="Avalanche Awareness release"] - [Ski/Ride Enhancement](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/event-registration-reports/ski-ride-enhancement-participants) - [TES/TTW Participants](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/event-registration-reports/toboggan-event-participants) - [Calendar](https://www.ohionsp.org/1calendar) - [Contact Us...](https://www.ohionsp.org/contact) - [Zoom OET Instructor Candidate Participants](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/event-registration-reports/zoom-oet-instructor-candidate-participants) - Contact webmanager@ohionsp.org for a participant list. - [Zoom OET Instructor Candidate](https://www.ohionsp.org/zoom-oet-instructor-candidate) - [Womens Clinic Participants](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/event-registration-reports/womens-clinic-participants) - [TEST - Ohio Region Organization](https://www.ohionsp.org/test-ohio-region-organization) - This is the org chart. Click on titles/names to access contact information. Ohio Region Director H Scott Griffith Organization Group Program Advisor/Administrator ARD Proficiency Alida Moonen > Snowsports Brook Patten > OET/ Toboggan Brian Monroe > OEC Alex Herrmann - [Avalanche Level 1 Module 1](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/avalanche-level-1-module-1) - Thank you for your interest in our Avalanche Level 1 class. For people interested in Senior this is considered a senior elective. Be sure to enroll with National to receive credit for course. Please complete the following form. This includes reading and electronically signing the waiver. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/avalanche.1.pdf"] - [Ohio Region Patrols](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-patrols) - The Ohio Region has 10 member Alpine and Nordic ski patrols. They are located throughout Ohio and South Eastern Indiana. Our map is below. If you are interested in finding out more about an individual ski patrol, select one of the red crosses on the map and paste the link into your browser in order - [Ohio Region Patrols](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-patrols-2) - The Ohio Region has 10 member Alpine and Nordic ski patrols. They are located throughout Ohio and South Eastern Indiana. Our map is below. If you are interested in finding out more about an individual ski patrol, select one of the red crosses on the map and paste the link into your browser in order - [Ohio Region of National Ski Patrol](https://www.ohionsp.org/home) - There's really no such thing as a typical ski patroller. Nevertheless, when you hear the words "Ski Patroller," you probably think of someone performing a mountainside rescue of an injured skier. The truth is, it takes all kinds to make this team. Emergency care is an important part of the mission of the National Ski - [New National Registration Process](https://www.ohionsp.org/new-national-registration-process) - Written by Brian Monroe LEARNING THE CENTER FOR LEARNING: Everyone has most likely had some experience with the Center for Learning on the NSP webpage. Gone are the days of course numbers. You need to now search for your events. Here's a quick reference: Go to NSP.org and Log in, Select Center for Learning Select Browse Catalog (yellow box) In the - [Certified Participants](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/event-registration-reports/certified-participants) - [Policy](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/policy) - Ohio Region Policy and Procedures Ohio Region BY-Laws - [Instructor Movement Analysis](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/instructor-movement-analysis) - [MTR 1 & 2 Participants](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/event-registration-reports/mtr1-2-participants) - [Women's Clinic Participants](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/event-registration-reports/womens-clinic) - [MTR 1 & 2 Participants](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/event-registration-reports/mtr-1-2-registrations) - [Instructor Development Teaching Participants](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/event-registration-reports/instructor-development-teaching) - [Senior S&T Module Testing Participants](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/event-registration-reports/senior-st-module-testing) - [ZOOM-TE Recertification , 11/4 or 11/8 @ 7-8 PM](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/zoom-te-recertification-senior-oec-arm-discussion) - [2021 Region Banquet Attendees](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/event-registration-reports/2021-region-banquet-attendees) - [T/E-Senior Trainer/Evaluator Sessions](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/senior-trainer-evaluator-sessions) - Ohio Region Senior Trainer/Evaluator Session sign-up page. The sessions are for both existing T/Es seeking recertification and new T/E Candidates. This event is also good for Senior Candidates! It will give you an opportunity to perform senior scenarios and get feedback from our best T/E trainers. Please select which session you will be attending. You will - [Instructor Development E-Class](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/instructor-development-e-class) - This course was designed to allow students to have flexibility of not attending a formal class room. Our entire Ohio Region can participate in the same class. Upon completion of the E-Course (online portion) , the student downloads the certificate. They will bring the certificate as well as a completed six pack to a face-to-face class. - [1111Test 2 step process](https://www.ohionsp.org/1111test) - [Submit Region Meeting Reports](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/submit-meeting-reports) - Please submit your Area or Program report using this form. Thank You - [NSP PROGRAMS](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs) - Avalanche Awards Certified Instructor Development Alumni Outdoor Emergency Transportation (OET) Nordic NSP-C Snowsports School Outdoor Emergency Care Senior Mountain Travel & Rescue Womens' Program Ohio Region offers an Advisor for each of the listed programs. Feel free to contact the listed Program Advisor if you have further questions concerning our NSP Programs. Be sure to - [Avalanche](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/avalanche) - The NSP provides several layers of avalanche education. They are designed to fit the needs of different audiences with different backgrounds, interests, and geographical conditions. Know before you go into avalanche country. Follow this link to a great video and additional information on the 5 Essentials to stay alive in avalanche country. The Ohio region - [Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC)](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/oec) - Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) is the one thread that ties all members of the National Ski Patrol together. It is the one common training for patrollers of all types, Alpine, Nordic, Auxiliary, Paid, and Volunteer. Outdoor Emergency Care is a sequenced, competency-based education program taught at the same level as the EMT-B course content. OEC - [Mountain Travel Rescue](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/mountain-travel-rescue) - Mountain Travel and Rescue program provides students with the knowledge and skills to travel in comfort and safety in an outdoor environment, assist in search and rescue efforts, either as a team member or as a leader, and plan and conduct a successful multi-day trip into a winter environment. Both the Basic and Advanced courses - [2020 Senior On Snow & Toboggan Test Event](https://www.ohionsp.org/gallery/2020-senior-on-snow-toboggan-test-event) - [2020 On Snow Events](https://www.ohionsp.org/gallery/2020-on-snow-events) - [2018 Mountain Travel and Rescue @ Lake Hope](https://www.ohionsp.org/gallery/2018-mountain-travel-and-rescue-lake-hope) - [Snowsports School Feedback Form](https://www.ohionsp.org/snowsports-school-feedback-form) - Thank you for attending one of our Snowsports School events! We are happy that you are investing in yourself to enhance your ski/ride or toboggan handling skills on the slopes. We would love to receive your feedback through answers to the questions below and look forward to any suggestions you may have to help us - [Staff- Outdoor Emergency Transportation Advisor (OET)](https://www.ohionsp.org/resources/advisor-openings/staff-outdoor-emergency-transportation-advisor-oet) - Ohio Region OET Advisor Responsibilities  Supports and promotes the Central Division Outdoor Emergency Transportation Program including current thought toboggan handling and training and documented policy and procedure  Assists the Ohio Region OET Advisor in planning, scheduling, and providing training opportunities for the Ohio Region member patrols  Assists the Ohio Region OET Advisor - [T/E Session at Mad River](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/senior-trainer-evaluator-sessions/t-e-session-at-mad-river) - Please read and electronically sign the waiver/release below. Be sure to select Mad River Mountain on the form. Remember to enroll with National Office for NSP credit. Course number C137180031. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/TE-MRM-C137180031-NSPEventTrainingRelease.pdf" title="TE MRM C137180031 NSPEventTrainingRelease"] - [T/E Session at Snow Trails](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/senior-trainer-evaluator-sessions/t-e-session-at-snow-trails) - Please read and electronically sign the waiver/release below. Be sure to select Snow Trails on the form. Remember to enroll with National Office for NSP credit. Course number C137180032. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/TE-SnowTrails-C137180032-NSPEventTrainingRelease.pdf" title="TE SnowTrails C137180032 NSPEventTrainingRelease"] - [T/E Session at BMBWAV](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/senior-trainer-evaluator-sessions/t-e-session-at-bmbw) - Please read and electronically sign the waiver/release below. Be sure to select BMBWAV on the form. Remember to enroll with National Office for NSP credit. Course number C114170017. [pdf-embedder url="http://www.ohionsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BMBW-Sr-TE-C114170017.pdf" title="BMBW Sr TE C114170017"] - [Instructor Development](https://www.ohionsp.org/programs/instructor-development) - Welcome to the Ohio Region’s Instructor Development Page Instructor Development The National Ski Patrol (NSP) doesn’t grow patrollers, it builds them. Each patroller learns his or her skills from a certified NSP instructor. These hardworking instructors are the backbone of all NSP education programs; without them, there would be no patrollers. The skills learned in - [On Snow Event Evaluation](https://www.ohionsp.org/on-snow-event-evaluation) - [Links](https://www.ohionsp.org/links) - National Ski Patrol Central Division NSP - [T/E Session at Perfect North Slopes](https://www.ohionsp.org/ohio-region-events/senior-trainer-evaluator-sessions/t-e-session-at-perfect-north-slopes) - Please read and electronically sign the waiver/release below. Be sure to select location PNS on the form. Remember to enroll with National Office for NSP credit. The course number is C137170023. 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