2010-2011 Season


EMM Event Calendar

Getin' Ready Check back here for dates and information on the WMR 2010-2011 season EMM clinics and evaluations.

November 2010
Program Event Date Time Location Contact Comment
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December 2010
Program Event Date Time Location Contact Comment
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January 2011
Program Event Date Time Location Contact Comment
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February 2011
Program Event Date Time Location Contact Comment
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March 2011
Program Event Date Time Location Contact Comment
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WMR Ski and Toboggan Staff
Representative Area Phone
Bruce Lorenzen Berkshire East 860-537-9927
Dave Childs Jiminy Peak 413-499-5707
Jim Higgins Otis Ridge 413-269-6375
Gerhart Menzel Butternut 860-658-0170
Ed Ralicki Berkshire East 413-625-9205
Scott Wilson Berkshire East 413-467-9605

Frequently Asked Questions About the Senior Program

What are the qualifications for the Sr. Program ?

  • No minimum age or experience requirements.
  • Advanced beyond candidate status.
  • Recommendation from your NSP patrol representative.

How do I find out who, what and where for core elements or electives?

Details on all Western Massachusettes Region Events are on the calendar page of the region's website. More out-of-the-region events are on the Eastern Division website.

Great! How do I sign up ?

Just tell your Patrol Representative that you want to be a Senior! They'll get you pointed in the right direction.

What are the core elements for the Sr. Program ?
Alpine Sr. Nordic Sr. Auxiliary Sr.
Senior Emergency Management Senior Emergency Management Senior Emergency Management
Alpine Toboggan Handling Toboggan Construction and Handling Aid Room Management Module
Alpine Skiing or Snowboarding Nordic Skiing and Endurance Four Additional Electives
Three Electives from Senior Elective List Mountain Travel and Rescue 2 Course  
  Two Additional Electives from Senior Elective List  
What electives are available as part of the Sr. Program ?
Education Courses Leadership Courses Division Optional
Instructor Development Courses Patroller Enrichment Seminar Approved Divison Elective
Mountain Travel and Rescue Fundamentals Course or Mountain Travel and Rescue 1 Course NSP Leadership Module or equivalent course approved by the board of directors  
Mountain Travel and Rescue 2 Course - req'd for Sr. Nordic NSP Instructor Status - any discipline  
Avalanche Fundamentals and Rescue or Level I Avalanche Course NSP Instructor-Trainer appointment - any discipline  
Powderfall PSIA Certified Level III  
Avalanche Foundation School Didactic Sessions BLS CPR Instructor or Trainer Certification  
Skiing Enhancement Seminar AED Instructor Course  
Ski Trainer's Workshop    
Toboggan Enhancement Seminar    
Mountain and Avalanche Awareness Course    

Note: An approved division elective must come from the list of approved division electives. It must be an educational course that enhances the student's ability to perform ski patrol duties. It must be at least 8 hours in length. And it must be taught by a certified instructor

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This schedule only lists events associated with the Region's EMM (or aka Senior) patroller program. Please click on the Calendar tab for all other events.