Supervision

• In the area supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.

Instructional Considerations

• Tubing position - sitting on tube holding onto handles - should be practiced on flat terrain before starting the sliding activity.
• Students should be introduced to basic skills related to safe participation in the activity. This should include:
  • Standard sliding position.
  • Getting off of tube and moving away for sliding area.
  • A safe procedure for students to clear the bottom area and return to the top of the hill should be established.
• Students should be instructed to leave sufficient space between tubes starting down the slope to minimize collisions.

Equipment/Facilities

• An approved ski/snowboard is recommended; approved hockey helmets are also acceptable.
• Tubing is recommended only in a commercial tubing operation.
• Only tubes designed for commercial operations with handles should be used. Tube pressure should be checked on a regular schedule.
• The designed capacity of the tubes should not be exceeded. Tubes are either single rider or double rider.
• Tube lanes should be groomed daily and visually inspected for hazards throughout the day.
• Tube lanes should be tested on a daily basis. Lower the take-off point if conditions lead to speeds too great to allow tubes to stop safely in run-out area.
• The run-out at the bottom of the sliding area should have a zone clear of objects and space to allow tubes to come to a safe stop. Speed reduction strategies, i.e., burlap, straw, or other techniques, should be in place at the bottom of the sliding lanes if or when necessary.
• The lanes should be divided by snow berms which do not allow tubes to enter the adjoining lanes.
• Walking paths for access to sliding area should be groomed to allow for safe walking.
• Warm, snuggly-fitting outerwear should be worn.
• Warm, snuggly-fitting gloves or mitts, preferably made of a non-absorbent fabric should be worn.
• Warm winter boots should be worn.