2008-2009 Season EMM Activities
EMM Event Calendar
The WMR EMM Coordinator has announced the following schedule for this season's EMM activities. More events will be added as the season progresses. Check back frequently.
| Program | Event | Date | Time | Location | Contact | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEC | EMM TE Refresher | Sat. 26 | TBD | TBD | nicky_ep@yahoo.com | Time and place to be announced. |
| Representative | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Lorenzen | Berkshire East | 860-572-9927 |
| 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
| 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 |
| 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
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.