Cravats

Candidates -

As you've seen in the class prep instructions above, you'll need to prepare & have 4 cravats in your supply pack.

Janice Waits, long-time patroller, instructor, as well as regional and division officer, has kindly prepared a number of sets.  These will be available first-come/first-served from Janice directly.  She has not named a price, but I understand she likes wine & beer.

If you're interested, contact Janice directly at: jrwaits40 <at> gmail.com and negotiate your transaction.

Thanks Janice for your support once again this year.

OEC SouthBay 2019 Course Number

As noted in the registration instructions above, candidates need to register for this course via Eventbrite AND register with the National Ski Patrol on nsp.org. To do so, you'll need the following course number info:

Candidates - The official course number for our course is: F066190003.

Patrollers & Instructors - As usual, shoot me your NSP ID # and I'll list you as an assisting patroller on your NSP record.

Further Info on Registering with the National Office (for Candidates)

Candidates -

As you know, you need to register for both the course (via Eventbrite) AND the National office (instructions & overview video on the "Registration" tab above). 

This is always a confusing process, particularly the National Office registration.  So, some tips in doing so:

Candidates:

If you have a ski area identified & they have accepted you as a candidate, register as a "Candidate".  Instructions here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19UbEJmsIcSwNzNXJcwPqhp2L_qLJyP7l/view?usp=sharing

Associates:

If you have not yet been accepted into a ski area's program, register as an "Associate".  Instructions here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c3pfCJId0CwU6RgTFrOGC-tgFNIExrnr/view?usp=sharing

Terminology:

Just to add to the confusion, all students in OEC classes are called "Candidates".  This applies if you're a candidate, associate,  etc.  per the above definitions. 

Timing:

Before you register with the National Office, see this note from Nancy Stromswold from the ESR BoD:

*New candidates who register and pay NSP dues after July 1, 2019 will have dues posted on their profile through 12-31-2020 (last 1/2 of 2019 and all of 2020.) If a new member pays their NSP dues before July 1, 2019, dues will be posted through 12-31-2019.

*Current and new members must have current NSP dues paid to [get credit for courses they take]

Thanks, Nancy

Nancy Stromswold
FWD Assistant Director
FWD Records Advisor
775 232-4465

Welcome New Candidates!

Candidates - 

Welcome to OEC SouthBay 2019.  We're pleased to have you and looking foward to a great class.  A few things in prep for class:

- Have a look at the "Course Materials & Preparation" tab on the class blog.  You've got some runway before class starts, but the earlier you can start on those actions, the better.  In particular, getting started early on the book will pay dividends.  It take some effort to get through.

- As for the book, many candidates are finding it useful to get the electronic version.  Primary benefit is the search function.  At the end of the day, however, it's you choice: paper or electrons.

- We have some candidates with quite a long drive to class.  As we get closer to class I'll connect you all so you can work out carpooling.

- Finally, as you read in the registration instructions on the blog, in addition to your registration for this class, you'll need to join the NSP & register as an OEC candidate.  Officially you need to have this done by the end of class, but best to get this out of the way beforehand.  

In the meantime, shoot me a note if you have any questions.  And, if you haven't already, subscribe to the blog to keep up with class announcements.  https://oecsouthbay.blogspot.com/

We'll reconnect as we get closer to class.

OEC SouthBay 2019 - Opens for Registration Monday, June 10 @ 18:00

Registration for OEC SouthBay 2019 will open Monday, June 10 at 18:00

We've had high initial interest in the class, so be sure to register as soon as possible to secure your spot.

Class info Here: https://oecsouthbay.blogspot.com/

Registration link Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oec-southbay-2019-tickets-62870476287