Supervision

• On-site supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.

Instructional Considerations

• Students must not stand on toboggans. They should be seated or kneeling.
• Students should not be allowed to push others or run up sliding area.
• There should be a safe distance between descending toboggans.
• Students should not be allowed to jump in front of descending toboggans.
• Toboggans should not be overloaded. Teacher should ensure an appropriate number of children are on each toboggan.
• A safe procedure for students to clear bottom area and to return to top of hill should be established.
• Students should not be allowed to ride toboggans over jumps or obstacles.

Equipment/Facilities

• An approved ski/snowboard helmet is recommended; approved hockey helmets are also acceptable.
• Toboggans or sliders that have handles and are designed to travel straight rather than to rotate are recommended.
• Toboggan or slider must be in good repair with no jagged edges.
• Flying saucers, tubes, and crazy carpets should not be used.
• Students should be informed of the boundaries for activity.
• Teacher should consider the following conditions when choosing a site: sun, wind, wind chill and snow conditions as well as suitability of terrain.
• Snow should be packed, but not icy, with a grade of incline no greater than 30 degrees.
• Hill and run out section at bottom of hill should be free of hazards, e.g., trees, traffic.
• Run out should be adequate for safe stopping.
• Area should be designated a “tobogganing area”.
• Top of slope should have a level take-off/launch area.
• The steeper the slope angle, the shorter the slope length should be.