Pro-Form Program 
Updated: September 21, 2007
The pro-form program allows registered patrollers to take advantage of exceptional pricing on ski and snowboard equipment. We are very lucky that many of our ski shops are willing to share their time and talent to help us get into the right equipment at great pricing. Be aware however, not all manufacturers get involved in this program, nor do all the ski shops take an active role. Also, the ski shop is not responsible for what the manufacturer sends to them on your pro-form. Therefore, if the order comes in wrong, remember to be kind and polite at all times. This program benefits you, not the retail shop. Except maybe for an occasional plug for the store you got your gear at.
Patroller Verification Forms will be available for download on the Region web site. They will need to be signed by him or her with one per member. If you will get equipment from more than one shop – contact me.
All questions and/or complaints should come to me and not to the dealer. I will attempt to answer all of the questions that you may have concerning the pro-form program. Contact me if I have failed to list a shop in your area. I will contact them directly on behalf of the Western Region to ask if they would be willing to participate in the pro-form program. Remember that often there are pro-form reps within your Patrol or instructor ranks. These people are often more flexible than some retail stores are allowed to be.
The steps for purchasing equipment on pro-form:
1. Obtain a Patroller Verification Form from your PR.
2. Arrange to have your Patrol Representative sign it.
3. Call one or more of the participating ski shops to arrange a time to come in and look at equipment. Let them know you are a ski patroller who is looking to buy equipment with the pro-form.
4. Go to the ski shop and be sure to bring your Patroller Verification Form, your Ski Patrol Member Card and picture identification. The ski shop may or may not ask for these.
5. At the ski shop pick out the equipment that you are going to buy. Make sure you have any sizes correct because most manufactures will NOT make exchanges nor will the ski shops. Not all equipment is available on pro-form. Be sure to be courteous to the ski shop staff, you are not a paying customer and their participation is voluntary.
6. After you have picked out the equipment, the ski shop will provide you with the manufacturer's pro-form. Sometimes the ski shop will have to refer you to the manufacturer's rep to get the pro-form. The pro-form should be signed by either the ski shop or the manufacturer's rep depending on the manufacturer.
7. At this point the ski shop is out of the loop. Fill out the pro-form and follow any instructions on the form. Each form will be slightly different. Some will have you fax the form to the manufacturer, some will have you mail them.
8. Here is the last step, wait for your equipment to be shipped to you. You will be tempted to camp out by the mailbox; just remember that some manufacturers may take a couple of weeks to process your order.
A couple final notes, it's best to order equipment on pro-form very early in the season. This is for two reasons, first the best equipment sells out early. Second, the ski shops are much less busy in mid October vs. December. Unfortunately, this program is not available to patrollers during their candidate season. The equipment is strictly for your own use, not friends or relatives. Any patroller who abuses the system will be refused further pro-form privileges and may be subject to dismissal from their Patrol.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Kandra Thomforde
NSP Western Region Pro Form Contact
2kandra@comcast.net
Participating Ski Shops and Proud Sponsors of the NSP
208 W 98th St.
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-884-1990
Contact: Bart
Pro-Form weekdays only, please avoid peak times!
15% off all ski related items, not already on sale!
Discounted rates on services!
Custom boot fitting!
NEW Biostance technology available!
3350 S. Hwy 110
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-929-1351
Contact: Scott Grebe
Tent Sale Sept. 14-16, 2007
Pro-Form available ANYTIME with some equipment IN-STOCK!
15% off anything else in the store!
Discount on services
Custom boot fitting
Tonka Cycle & Ski
14731 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952-938-8336
Contact: Steve
Pro-form ANYTIME, and only on brands that they carry
15% discount on accessories
Custom boot fitting
105 7th Ave S.
St. Cloud, MN 56302
320-251-2844
Contact: Steve or Mike
Pro-Form weekdays ONLY.
Make sure you have your current membership card, and signed pro-form paperwork!
1032 E. 4th St.
Duluth, MN 55805
218-724-8525
Contact: Lucky
Pro-Form night to be announced!
3959 Hwy 61
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-429-333
Contact: Brad or Scott
Pro-Form Anytime thru Nov. 4th.
20% off clothing and accessories!
We are invited to attend any clinic by the reps, which is a great time to
also do your pro-form purchasing.
See website for dates and details!
Custom insoles
935 N Dale St.
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-209-7800
Contact: Doug
Pro-Form Anytime, please avoid peak times!
546 W. Main St.
Anoka, MN 55303
763-422-0329
13720 83rd Way N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Contact: Dan or a store manager
Pro-Form anytime up to Jan. 1st.
Please inform them up front that you will be using pro-form!
1923 2nd St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507-288-1683
Contact: Mike
Pro-Form anytime October thru Nov. 15th
Make sure you have current membership card, and your signed pro-form paperwork.
7707 149th St. W
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-432-1666
Contact: Jeff Milbauer
Pro-Form available anytime
Sale & Swap Oct. 3-14, 2007
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Patroller Verification Form
I certify that ______________________________________________________________
is a current member in good standing at ________________________________________Ski Patrol
Member number:_________________ Ski Area__________________________________
Signature PR_____________________________________________________________
Patroller Signature
On behalf of the patrollers of the Western Region, we thank these businesses for participating in this program, and will patronize them as much as possible.