Snowsports
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Includes
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Alpine skiing
- Freestyle skiing
- Nordic skiing
- Telemark skiing
- Dry Slope skiing
- Sledging
- Tobogganing
- Donutting
Description
Activities involving moving across snow or
simulated snow.
Forms
An
Information and Consent
for Event/Activity form is required to
participate in this activity.
Who can
participate?
Open to all.
Ratio of adults to
girls
Normal ratios apply for activities away from
the meeting place.
Guiding Manual ratios
Regulations
- The Leader must ensure that all participants
under the age of 18 have written permission to take part from an
adult with parental responsibility.
- The local Commissioner must be informed that
the activity is taking place.
- Carry out a risk
assessment for the activity.
- Skiing and snowboarding must take place on
recognised pistes, dry ski slopes or prepared tracks.
For off-piste activities (such as
sledging) the leader of the party must:
- understand the responsibilities of
leadership
- have appropriate experience to be confident
that the terrain is safe and suitable.
When using a commercial activity provider,
ensure it is reputable. You can ask your local Outdoor Activities
Adviser to recommend an approved provider.
Instructor
qualifications
Instructors must hold the qualification
appropriate to the activity and venue/terrain.
British Association of Snowsport
Instructors
Useful
information
It is good practice to use helmets for
snowsports (and is mandatory in some countries).
Seek local advice on the terrain and liaise
with an Outdoor Activities Adviser.
Be aware of land designated for wildlife and
other environmental interests and avoid these areas where
possible.
Page last updated: 10/14/2011