Tobogganing Safety...

TOBOGGANING SAFETY

• Always Practice Winter Safety. 

• KNOW THE CODE - Click to view and practice it.

• Ensure that children wear a helmet - Parents should too.  See Helmet Safety

• Check the hill before you go down to ensure it is safe and free from trees, rocks, fences or other obstacles.

• Never Toboggan on or onto a roadway or parking lot.

• Check that the toboggan or sled is in good condition and there are no sharp edges or broken parts.

• Don't Toboggan at night or dusk as visibility is reduced.

• Maintain control and look for a clear path before you go.

• If a slope is beyond your ability or conditions become unsafe don't go down the hill. 

• Never toboggan near or onto a lake, river or other ice.

• Toboggan on snow - avoid icy hills that can cause excessive speed.

• Teach children to sit forward, not backwards, head first or lying down, to get out of the way at the bottom of the hill and to roll off the toboggan if heading for danger.

• Avoid scarves, loose clothing and tie up long hair that can get caught. 

• Teach children to slide down the middle of the hill and climb up the sides.

• Obey age limits for snow racers.

• Children under 5 should not go down the hill alone - get a toboggan that is large enough for an adult to go down with the child.

• HAVE FUN!!!