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PARKS & RECREATION AGENDA
Wednesday, October 7, 2015—6:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call
II. SET AGENDA
III. APPEARANCES
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. Parks & Recreation Committee Minutes of September 2, 2015
V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Use of Hidden Spring Park, October 10, 2015 10:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. (Noon)—Mr. Troy
Martenson
2. Use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, October 17,2015 5:00 p.m.— 10:00 p.m.—Mr.
Greg Kieselhorst, Centerville Lions Membership Drive & Hayride
3. Scheduling Skate Nights & Hayride
4. Discussion on Sledding Hill
5. 2016 Tour de Hugo/The Trail of Two Cities
6. 2016 Fete des Lacs Festival Committee
VI. UPDATES
1. Council Updates—Council Member Steve King
2. Pat Branch Recognition/Presentation (Council Meeting September 23, 2015)
VII. OTHER ITEMS
1. Popcorn Machine Purchase—Tabled
2. Short/Long Term Planning—Tabled
3. Playground Areas—Replacement w/Woodchips (3 Parks Completed)/Rubber (LaMotte
Not Completed)—Tabled
4. Basketball Court Line Markings—Tabled
5. Safety Bases—Softball Fields
6. Requests From Dead Broke Saddle Club/Centennial Youth Hockey (City Projects;
Sledding Hill)
VII. ACTION ITEM(S) REVIEW
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
*REMINDERS**
Planning &Zoning Commission Meeting—October 6, 2015, 6:30 p.m. (Council Chambers) - P.H. City Code,
Chapter 156
Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting—November 4, 2015, 6:30 p.m. (Council Chambers)
City Council Meeting—October 14, 2015, 6:30 p.m. (Council Chambers)
City Council Meeting—October 28, 2015, 6:30 p.m. (Council Chambers)
USE OF PARK(S)
Centennial Flag Football —LaMotte Park Fields 1, 2 & 11 —August 1 —October 30, 2015 (Tuesdays, Thursdays &
Saturdays from 5:00 p.m. —Sunset& 8:00 a.m. —2:00 p.m.
Centennial Soccer—Acorn Creek Park Field 1 —April 1 —October 30, 2015 (5:00 p.m. —Sunset)
Centennial Soccer—LaMotte Park, Fields 1, 2 & 11 —August 1 —October 30, 2015 (Mondays, Wednesdays &
Fridays from 5:00 p.m. — Sunset
Cub Scout Rocket Launch—Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park—October 3, 2015 w/Alternative Date October 10,
2015 (8:00 a.m. —5:00 p.m.)
Troy Martenson—Hidden Spring Park—October 10, 2015 (10:00 a.m. — 12:00(noon))
Greg Kieselhorst—Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park—October 17, 2015 (5:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.)
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 2,2015—6:30 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Parks & Recreation Committee of the City of
Centerville held a scheduled meeting on September 2,2015 at the City Hall location.
Present: Chairperson Jon Grahek
Vice Chairperson Kevin Waeghe
Committee Member Chris Bettinger ):.
Committee Member Charles Reinhardt rI
Committee Member Kevin Amundsen -
Committee Member Brian Petersonk;
Committee Member Suzanne SeeleyN, ' =
Also Present: Council Member Steve King
City Administrator Mike Ericson
Public Works Director Paul Palzer
Absent: Linda Neudecker, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Grahek called the September 2, 2015 Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee
to order at 6:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Roll Call—see above
II. SET AGENDA
Committee Members requested that Movie in the Park—The Lego Movie be added under
Committee Business Item#4, Thank Yous/Recognitions for Mr. Pat Branch and Mr. Tom
Lee under Updates Item#3, Safety Bases, Shoreline at Trailside Park & Fete des Lacs
Run be added under Other Items, Items#6, 7 and 8.
Motion by Committee Member Wamhe seconded by Committee Member Amundsen to
amend the agenda as stated above. All in favor. Motion carried
III. APPEARANCES
1. Terry & Brigid Thompson, Midwest Events
Terry & Brigid Thompson where invited to present to the Committee information
regarding their company and professional expertise to coordinate the Fete des Lacs
runs/walk in the future and they provided an outside perspective on suggestions for
improvements for the event.
City of Centerville
Parks&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
September 2,2015
The spoke about the Shake Your Shamrock Run which they own and provide timing,
marketing and registrations for. They briefly discussed fees, provided information about
their organization, marketing and stated that they have known Administrator Ericson for
several years due to other events that they have overseen. They stated that at this time
they cannot be the run coordinators but they would be happy to assist.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Chairperson Grahek provided members with an opportunity to amend the presented minutes.
Committee members requested that on page 1 of 6 under Appearances that the first sentence in
the last paragraph"14.5 miles"be modified to"3 miles"and page 5 of 6 under Updates,Item#2
second sentence,modify the dollar amount to"$450"rather than"$250".
Motion by Committee Member Peterson seconded by Committee Member Seeley to
approve the August 5, 2015 with the above stated amendments. All in favor. Motion
carried.
V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, October 3, 2015 w/Alternative Date
October 10, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. (Cub Scout Pack 232) — Rocket
Launch
The Committee noted that there were no additional requests for the same time period.
Motion by Committee Member Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Peterson
to approve the above stated request. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, August 30, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. —
5:00 p.m. (B-Day Party)—Pre-Approved
Administrator Ericson stated that due to the timing of the event and the meeting, staff
approved the item as there were no additional requests for the same time period.
3. Tour de Hugo,2015
Administrator Ericson stated that he has been attending meetings regarding the event,
placed event flyers in the City's kiosk and stated that with the trailways within the
community and throughout Anoka County's Rice Creek Regional Park, the Committee
may be interested in participating in the planning of this event anticipating that it may
enlarge to our community or planning a similar event in Centerville.
4. Movie in the Park—September 12,2015, 7:30 p.m. (The Lego Movie)
Page 2 of 4
City of Centerville
Parks&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
September 2,2015
The Committee reported that the flyers had been completed, placed in the kiosk and
forwarded to the school for inclusion with the Friday Flash. Committee Member
Peterson felt that supplies on hand where sufficient for the event.
VI. UPDATES
1. Council Updates—Council Member Steve King
Council Member King again discussed volunteers for clean-up of the parks and the
utilization of members of the County's Sentence to Service Program as an option.
2. Electrical Improvements at LaMotte Park, Paul Palzer
Public Works Director Palzer reported that all of the improvements had been completed.
3. Thank Yous/Recognitions (Pat Branch, Fete des Lacs 5K/8K Run/Walk
Coordinator& Tom Lee, Music in the Park Coordinator)
The Committee discussed ideas associated with thanking outgoing Race Coordinator
Branch for his dedicated services associated with the Fete des Lacs 5K/8K Run/Walk,
creative venues and Administrator Ericson volunteered to obtain a #1 race bib for
members' signatures. The Committee also discussed ideas for Mr. Lee and it was
determined that a thank you would be in order. The Committee requested that both items
be presented to the individuals at the September 23, 2015 Council meeting.
VII. OTHER/ON-GOING
1. Popcorn Machine Purchase—Tabled
This item was again tabled for discussion.
2. Short/Long Term Planning—Tabled
This item was again tabled for discussion.
3. Playground Areas—Replacement w/Woodchips (3 Parks Completed)/Rubber
(LaMotte Not Completed)—Tabled
4. Blue Bird Houses- Deleted
5. Basketball Court Line Markings—Table
6. Safety Bases
7. Shoreline,Trailside Park
Page 3 of 4
City of Centerville
Parks&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
September 2,2015
8. Fete des Lacs 5K/8K Walk/Run
Administrator Ericson stated that this item would be discussed further at a part of the
2016 Fete des Lacs Festival Committee meeting.
VIII. ACTION ITEMS REVIEW—
Items that have been completed will be removed; some are still open and additional items
discussed at this meeting will be added. A revised Action Item List, as of the September 2, 2015
meeting will be included with the minutes to be approved.
Items that have been completed as of August 5, 2015 will be removed:
a These include item numbers: 15-01 d and 15-026.
Corrections/Revisions:
15-015: add: Paul Palzer; Date: ASAP; Status: Open
Items to be added are:
15-030: add: Safety Bases; Assigned Person: P. Palzer; Date: ASAP; Status: Open
Add tabled items under VII. OTHER to agenda for October
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member
Amundsen to adiourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.. All in favor.Motion carried
Submitted by: City Administrator Mike Ericson
Page 4 of 4
ACTION ITEMS
PARKS RECREATION
Assigned
# Item Person Date Status
Kiosk- Cornerstone Park- Create Inserts for Kevin
12-013a Kiosk-Need to Update&Replace Inserts Waeghe On-Going Open
Kiosk @ Cornerstone Park - Remove All
Outdated Materials & Replace Seasonal
Programs/Events -Need to Update&
12-013b Replace Inserts Kevin Waeghe On-Going Open
Plan to Address Signage for Indian Mound-
Belongs to Anoka County, is 4,000-5,000
years old (Check w/MN Archeologist Austin
Jenkins more info., i.e. tribe) & dollars
available from Legacy Funding(Karen
Blaska will check on the agreement between S. Seeley/M.
13-028 the County/City) Ericson On-Going Open
Plan for Parks Irrigation - See Improvement
13-029 Projects P & R On-Going Open
Send request to these organizations for
donation of funds (Dead Broke, Centennial
Youth Hockey, Centennial Youth Football
Boosters, Shake Your Shamrock/Front
Runner& Centerville Lions Club) to be used
14-001 for future projects - send photos of projects J. Grahek August Open
K.
Amundsen/Sta
14-016 Park Use Application Forms - Uniformity ff On-Going Open
Warming House - Replace Incandescent and
15-Ole CFL Lights w/LED Lights P. Palzer Summer Open
Warming House to Rink - Add Additional
15-01g Rubber Mats P. Palzer Summer Open
Check w/North Metro TV regarding
covering future events such as the 5K& 8K
Runs, Music in the Park, etc. - Do a Follow-
Up & Send List of Upcoming Events to
15-010 NMTV - Heidi Arnson K. Waeghe ASAP Open
15-013 Purchase of Popcorn Machine C. Bettinger ASAP Open
15-015 Evaluate Playground Fall Zone Material P. Palzer ASAP Open
South Side of Rink- Door to Warming
15-022 House Should be Replaced
Following September 2, 2015 Meeting Page 1
ACTION ITEMS
PARKS RECREATION
Replace Faded Trail Map Sign Next to
15-023 Maintenance Garage P. Palzer ASAP Open
Replace Burned Out Light in Pavilion in
Hidden Springs; Check on Photo Sensor as
15-024 Light is Always On P. Palzer ASAP Open
15-027 2015 Fete des Lacs Wrap Up Session M. Ericson ASAP Open
ASAP affter
wrap up
15-028 2016 Fete des Lacs Organizational Mtg. M. Ericson session Open
Add tabled items under VII. Other to
15-029 agenda for September
15-030 Safety Bases P. Palzer JASAP Open
Following September 2, 2015 Meeting Page 2
PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
5 YEAR PLAN —
ESTIMATED
TARGET YEAR PROJECT LOCATION FUNDS RESERVED COST COMMENTS
2015 Irriciation Hidden Sprinq Park NO
2015 Irrigation Acom Creek Paris NO
2015 Irrigation Comer Stone Park NO
2015 Irrigation McBride Park NO
2015 Drinkina Fountain Acorn Creek Park NO 9 500
2015 Drinking Fountain McBride Paris NO
2015 Electrical Improve Laurie LaMotte Park NO 7-8-15 -on City Council Agenda
COMPLETED PROJECTS
June 2015 Drinking Fountain Laurie LaMotte Paris NO attached to Warming House
June 2015 Basketball Court Laurie LaMotte Park YES Hockey Rink
July, 2014 Park Benches 2 6 Traiiside Park along trail
Park Benches 10 Eaale Park by Tennis Court
Paris Benches 1 Q LaMotte Park by Volleyball Court
Park Benches 1 Lamotte Paris U PlaXgmund
Se t. 2013 Volleyball Court LaMotte Park
Oth r
a. Arborist for City Parks
b. Upgrade landscaping
c. Shoreline restoration for Hidden
Sixings Park&Traiiside Park
d. Professional tree trimming for
Hidden Spring&other parks
e. Sledding Hill
If. Upgrade audio equipment
as of 7-8-15
PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
5 YEAR PLAN
g. Remodel or replace Warming
House
h. Facelift for Cornerstone
fountain
as of 7-8-15
2015 September Financials
YEAR TO DATE
Parks REVENUE September TOTALS BUDGET DIFFERENCE
R 101-45201-34780 Recreation Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
R 10145201-34781 8K Run $ - $3,385.00 $3,000.00 ($385.00)
R 101-45201-36200 Misc.Revenues $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
R 101-45201-36260 Donations&Contributions $0.00 $500.00
R 402-45000-44791 Park Dedication fees $3,806.00 $ - $ 3,806.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ - $7,191.00 $3,000.00 $3,921.00
Parks/Rec.Committee EXPENSES September
Minute taker E 101-45200-100 Wages and Salaries(GENERAL) $ $32700 $1,000.00 $67300
E 101-45200-122 FICA $ $2501 $100.00 $7499
E 101-45200-438 Meeting Per Diem $ (60.00) $680.00 $1,80000 $1,12000
EXPENSES $ (60.00) $1,032.01 $2,90000 $1,867.99
Parks/Rec Programs EXPENSES
YEAR TO DATE
September TOTALS BUDGET DIFFERENCE
Warming House Attendants E 101-45201-100 Wages and Salaries(GENERAL) $2,622.26 $3,000.00 $37774
E 10145201-122 FICA $20061 $200.00 ($061)
E 10145201-151 Worker s Comp Insurance Prem $77.38 $300.00 $22262
E 101-45201-370 Park Programs/Movies in Park $1,127.97 $2,350.00 $1,222.03
E 101-45201-371 Music in the Park/AscAP $2,947.39 $2,200.00 ($747.39)
E 101-45201-373 8k Run/Walk $1,642.07 $2,30000 $65793
E 10145201-374 Park and Rec Reserve $000 $1,039.00 $1,03900
E 101-45201428 ACH Charges(on line fees) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 101-45202-430 Misc. $6,453.78 $15,000.00 $8,546.22
EXPENSES $0.00 $15,071.46 $26,38900 11,317.54
TOTAL EXPENSES $0.00 $16,103.47 29,289.00 $13,185.53
Miscellaneous acct- Hugo Plumbing-installed drinking fountains at LaMotte Pork$1,000
BSN Sports-basketball hoops&pole-$5453.78
** credit of$60 is due to lost check-replacement check will be issued in Oct.2015
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S. Are you requesting additional permits or City services? Yes No
(ix- Roaci Closure(,v), Temporai-v-Liquor Fireworks Pern-tit ur
Burning perinil, 1"Se of 1rghts, bathi-owns orporm-potties, Park BuiNings)
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PARK FACILITY PERMIT APPLICATION
1. Name/Address/Phone Number of Individual or Organization responsible for
making this application:
Greg Kieselhorst 7155 Brian Drive
Name Address
612-221-9122 Centerville, MN 55038
Telephone Number City, State&Zip
2. Please describe your event/activity and identify the specific facility/field within
the park you wish to use along with what you are asking from the City:
Centerville Lions Membership Drive,Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, Hay Ride
outside the Ball Field Fences, and Bon Fire on Kids Ice Rink pad; all weather
permitting.
3. What is the number of people that are involved in your event/activity? 10-20
4. What City facilities do you wish to use
Acorn Creek Park Eagle Park
Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park X Hidden Spring Park
(Lighting&Warming House) X Trailside Park
An adult may be requested to take
responsibility to lock&unlock restrooms
Cornerstone Park Royal Meadows Park
Tracie McBride Memorial Park City Hall
5. Please list the date or dates and times you propose to use the facilities:
Saturday October 17th, 5pm to IOpm
6. Is anyone charged a fee to watch or participate in your event? No
7. Have you used these facilities before? Yes If so,when?
City Festival,Haunted House
8. Are you requesting additional permits or City services? X Yes No
(i.e., Road Closure(s), Temporary Liquor License(s), Fireworks Permit or
Burning Permit, Use of lights, bathrooms or porta potties, Park Buildings)
Please describe Burning Permit; if needed for the Bon Fire
Depending upon the nature of your event, or if you are requesting City services, you may
be required complete a different application and/or make a deposit to cover city costs.
Greg Kieselhorst 9/22/2015
Printed Name of Person Signing Date
Greg Kieselhorst
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BE ADVISED THAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE PARK AS CLEAN
AS YOU FOUND IT PLEASE!
YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO STORE ATHLETIC OR OTHER
EQUIPMENT IN THE PARK OR FACILITIES.
Hidden Spring Park
1 —Picnic Shelter
1875 Fox Run
1601 LaMotte Drive
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1 —Open Field
6955 Eagle Trail
Eagle Park
1 —Tennis Court
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Laurie LaMotte
Memorial Park
1-2—Football
Practice Fields
3-5—Baseball Fields 8
6—Picnic Shelter
7—Pleasure Ice Rink
8—Hockey Rink
9—Warming House
10—Wheels/Skate 1874 Revoir Street
Park 6970 LaMotte Drive
11 —Soccer Field
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SUBJECT: Upcoming Hayride/Bunker Park Stable
DATE: October 1, 2015
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Purposeof Guide . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Why Should We Be Concerned About Sledding Safety?. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .2
You Can Reduce Your Children's Sliding Risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Risk Awareness-While Keeping It Fun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Protective Equipment-Helmets and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Sledding Equipment Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Characteristics of Common Sled Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Riding Position:Sit Down or Kneel. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Pick Safe Sliding Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Is Your Hill Safe?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
What Makes a Sliding Experience Fun and Safe?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Responsibilities of All Parties for Safe Sledding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operations and Hill Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Legal Responsibility and Case Law Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
List of Figures
Figure 1-Im}?mper Y 1 Dressed Sledder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Figure 2-Sliding Hill Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Figure 3-Sliding Hill Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Figure 4-Edmonton Area Hill Fenced with Snow Fence and Hay Bales . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 5-Sliding Season is Almost Over. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Appendices
A. Sliding Hill Checklists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
B. Emergency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
C. Sliding Skills and Behaviour of Various Age Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
D. Sliding Hill Attributes and Design Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Bibliography
Order Forms
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This injury prevention project was sponsored by:
Alberta Community Development
Arts Recreation and Libraries Branch,Recreation Section
I SAFE KIDS,Children's Health Centre of Northern Alberta
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This research project was co-ordinated through SAFE KIDS,at the Children's
Health Centre of Northern Alberta. SAFE KIDS'mission is to reduce the number
of children killed or disabled as a result of injury,and is supported by the
Children's Health Foundation of Northern Alberta.
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The Research Team was composed of:
Alexander&Alexander/Reed Stenhouse,George Simpson
TIS Engineering Inc.,Imants Krumins,R Eng.
Kipen Gibbs Landscape Architects Ltd.,Marie Kipen
Parlee McLaws,Barristers&Solicitors,Brian Curial
I Trillium Engineering and Hydrographics Inc.,David Andres,P.Eng.
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iThe Project Steering Committee was composed of:
Alberta Association of Landscape Architects,Martin Sawdon
Alberta Community Development,Fred Wilton
Alberta Recreation and Parks Association,Cliff Lacey
SAFE KIDS,Joanne Vincenten
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"Mister sports is one phase of recreation where a great many people
become reckless and willing to take chances. Many individuals seemingly
otherwise cautious think nothing of sliding down a hill or sending their
small children down(a hill)without investigating for dangerous conditions
or obstacles. Foolhardy rashness is so prevalent as to be almost the rule. An
extreme amount of care and caution by the designers,builders and operators
of winter sports facilities is needed to overcome this attitude of the public."
David Laidlaw,Parks Superintendent,Michigan,USA,1966.
Purpose of Guide
This guide will help municipalities,community groups and schools who want
to increase sledding safety as they review existing sliding hills,identifying safe
and unsafe sliding areas,equipment and sliding activities,or renovate unsafe slid-
ing hills or construct new and safe ones. The information presented here will help
your team:
• recognize and avoid hazardous hill characteristics that make sliding
unnecessarily risky,
• avoid the use of dangerous sliding equipment,
• encourage appropriate sledding behaviour,
• locate helpful resources,and
• keep the fun in sledding,while keeping it safe.
A safe sliding hill is not enough,by itself,to reduce sliding injuries. Adult
supervision is a critical part of encouraging safe play and offering help if injuries
occur. The challenge for all of us is to provide excellent sledding opportunities for
children with safety in mind.
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Safety? ,
At 5o kph,a speed easily reached on sliding hillsr any fall or collision can
cause serious injury and death
• The majority of sliding related injuries occur to the 5 to 9 and 10 to 14 year
age groups(injury statistics are recorded separately for these age groups).
In these age groups 60-70%percent of the injuries are to males.
Between August 1995-March 1996,133 children under the age of 17 pre-
sented to Emergency Departments in Edmonton area hospitals(Capital
Health Authority). This does not include the children who may have pre-
sented at a medi-center or a private physician's office with injuries.
Fourteen children of the 133,required inpatient hospitalization for their
injuries (e.g.fractures,concussions).
• Sledding injuries appear to have a higher hospitalization rate than most
injury causes(Rowe,1994).
• In Ontario,one death per year is attributed to sledding(unpublished data,
Ontario Chief Coroner's Office,Wynne,1994).
• In Calgary in January'1995,a 4year-olddied fence.Thelchild who wan asefirst
and two other children were riding strucksuffered brain damage
on the toboggan,and who was a helmet,s
wearing and the third child
and died. The second child had a fractured thigh,
walked away. The incident occurred with parental supervision.
. The Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary reports that,since 1990,50%of
sledding injuries have been to the head.
1 The law is extremely protective of children.
• When a sliding injury occurs,parties named in a lawsuit are likely to be
held at least partially responsible for the consequences.
• The incidence of claims for sledding injuries is increasing-including the
incidence of claims for minor injuries.
Approximately$4.0 million has been paid out or set aside to cover future
settlements for claims matte against municipalities,as a result of sliding
injuries on municipal property over the past 8 years. These claims have
been paid by the insurance industry who is funded by municipalities and
ultimately the tax payer.
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• Municipalities,which provide the majority of sliding opportunities,are
generally under the misconception that if they post"No Sliding"signs,or
simply do not designate a sledding area within their community,they will
have no legal responsibility for sliding accidents.
This belief is not accurate. A municipality must take every reasonable pre-
caution to ensure that sliding does not occur in unsafe areas,especially if
they know sliding already occurs in these areas. Given the legal responsi-
bility
esponsibility to limit sledders'use of unsafe areas,the wisest action may be to
develop and provide safe sliding hills.
Children sleddeW skill levels and judgement cannot be counted on as pro-
tection against collisions.
• Even on steerable equipment children aged 6-12 have been proven
unable to avoid hazards 30-50%of the time(Ridenour,1989).
• The sliding hill behaviour of 16-to 19-year-olds and of adults suggests a
lack of awareness of the risks associated with sliding.
The vast majority of sliding injuries result from collisions with other
objects.
• Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program(CHIRPP)
data shows that:
71%involved a collision with a fixed or moving object
15%were hit by a moving object
More specifically(based on discussion with the injured parties):
48%lost control of their equipment
22% collided
19%fell off or fell down while sliding
5%responded to proximity to danger
2%slipped or tripped
4% other
• Deaths also have been attributed to sleds being towed behind motorized
vehicles,e.g.,all-terrain vehicles or cars,where riders have inadvertently
been slammed into fixed objects or into the path of oncoming vehicles
(Shugerman,1992).
• Individuals who have been sledding in,on,and across streets have a
much higher incidence of serious injury and death resulting from being hit
by moving vehicles,slamwning into street furniture(lamp posts,garbage
bins,hydrants),or running into the sides of moving vehicles(Shugerman,
1992).
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Risk Awareness —While Keeping it Fun
The public is not aware of the hazards involved with sledding,the speeds
that can be attained and the forces upon impact,which are very high. For exam-
ple,a parent would not normally allow a child(or anyone)to sit on the hood of a
car travelling at 50 kph. This would be considered an extremely hazardous prao-
tice. However,parents allow and encourage their children to hurtle down slopes
with no protection at speeds up to 50 kph.
Parents have the greatest influence on children's behaviour by setting appro-
priate examples. like most sports,sledding is a learned and practised skill that
requires snow and ice assessment skills,fast perception and reaction time,and
knowledge of hazard avoidance. It is like learning how to tricycle or bicycle. We
start slow and,as our confidence and skills increase,we gradually face bigger chal-
lenges.
Insurance records-and observations at sliding hills in the Edmonton area-
indicate that parents often expose their children to unnecessary hazards,forget-
ting that their youngsters do not have the judgement or the skills needed for con-
trolling their equipment or reacting to sledding problems. Parents,wanting their
children to experience the thrill of a good slide down a hill,often overlook how
risky the activity can be.
Municipalities and others who provide sliding areas may want to ban certain
types of sliding equipment,i.e.,inner tubes,plastic mats and plastic disks,which
are not controllable and can contribute to very serious injuries.
Protective Equipment - Helmets and Clothing
Warm clothing worn while sledding should be the type that stays dry. Winter
boots that come partway up thg leg provide better protection;they may also give
support to feet and ankles,helping reduce sledding injuries to this area(Heiss,
1978;Dershewitz,1990). Padded mitts can also protect hands and wrists (Heiss,
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1 1978). Scarves that dangle or clothing cords that alight become tangled or ridden
over by sledding equipment are a hazard(Health Canada,Product Safety Bureau).
i Warm hats or jackets with hoods reduce heat loss and protect against frostbite.
Clothing designed for downhill skiing is an appropriate model for determining
clothing for sledding.
Wear a hehr►et. Wear a hat or hood.
Leave long dangling Do not use inner tubes.
scarves at home or wear
them inside your jacket • Wear padded mitts.
carefully tucked in.
Wear a good quality
wind/waterproof jacket.
Leave the dog at
home. No sweat pants,wear
warm wind/waterproof
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Wearwarm waterproof
'-r-` boots that come part way
.JJI� up the leg.
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Very few individuals wear helmets or ipsist that their children wear helmets,
when sledding. Of the sports helmets available,an appropriate one for sledding is
a bicycle helmet because it is designed for a higher speed,one-time impact.
Hockey helmets are designed for slower force repetitive impacts(Dr.R.Van
Masterigt),and are not recommended.
Note,however,that bicycle helmets are designed to withstand only small
forces,i.e.,equivalent to falling off one's bicycle at 20 kph. This provides only a
minimal level of protection when sliding,and should not be misinterpreted as
being sufficient protection in medium or high speed impacts.
The use of bicycle helmets is especially appropriate for young children who are
learning to slide on beginner hills. On small,short slopes a sled has minimal
speed,within the 20 kph scope of protection given by a bicycle helmet. For dul-
dren under six,the head and face dre the most frequently injured part of the body.
Given that sledders often reach speeds of up to 50 kph,the motorbike and ski-
doo helmets might be more appropriate protection for most people. (To date there
is no winter all sports helmet).
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Provide Your Children With Safe Sliding Equipment—with the Following
Safety Features: �
• has space to safely tuck in hands and feet,and with secure,protected
hand-holds, �
• is designed to carry the rider down the hill facing forward, i
• can carry single or multiple riders without overloading,
• can be ridden only when the siedder is seated and their centre of gravity is
at its lowest possible position,
• is difficult or impossible to be ridden in a prone position dying on one's
stomach,head first),
• is constructed with some rigidity so the sled bottom holds its shape when
sliding over rough areas,
• has smooth,curved or rounded parts and no protruding parts that could
create more serious injury in case of a collision,
• is easy for children to carry or pull,
• can have a pull cord fastened to it or comes with a tow rope that will
break away easily if it becomes wound around a body part(preferably
with a loop that can be easily slid over a child's arm when it is covered by
�i winter clothing).
• makes obvious any damaged or fatigued areas,so the equipment can be
repaired or thrown away before being used again,and
I • steerability is a valuable optional feature,but is no guarantee of increased
safety.
Experiments completed for the Safe Sledding Dynamics Report(1996),have
shown that plastic is the slipperiest and
n�tionsre �Wood and rubber aretest sliding and its
not as
speed is not affected by changing snow o
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not tested.
Choosing equipment appropriate to a child's skill level,and to the sliding hill,
can help reduce risks.
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Characteristics of Common Sled Equipment
• Plastic mats are very popular because they are inexpensive and easy to
transport. However,they are not easily controlled unless ridden in a dan-
gerous face-down position,and,being plastic,they
' are capable of high speeds. Together,these factors
o C= make the mat a dangerous piece of equipment. If
i used,the mats should be restricted to low short hills
—i.e.,beginner slopes.
• Plastic disks are controlled by dragging the hands and feet. As a disk
slides downhill,it rotates until the rider is descending backward,or
rotates through a number of revolutions and ends with the rider travelling
backward in the run-out area. The disorienting
rotation,inability to see oncoming hazards,
potentially high speeds(due to the plastic mate-
rial)and the need to steer by dragging a foot or
hand makes this a more hazardous piece of CZ)
equipment. If used,the disks should be restrict-
ed to low,short hills or beginner slopes with supervision.
• Inflated inner tubes are controllable by hand and foot dragging if the
snow surface can be reached when seated. (Some inner tubes are so large
that the snow surface cannot be reached.) They require a fairly steep take-
off slope to start moving;otherwise a running jump-on start is needed.
Tubes exaggerate the bounce of any bump or dip in the sledding track.
Tubes are often overloaded,carrying
too many riders in unsafe positions. If
! tubes are used at all,they should be
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rider in a seated position,and should
be used on a very smooth sledding
track. Tube use should be restricted to older children and adults with
good sliding skills. No lubrication of tube surfaces should be allowed.
• Plastic tub sleds,wood toboggans and ski bikes represent the most
desirable sledding equipment characteristics,meeting most of the equip-
ment selection criteria listed on page 6.
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Riding Position: Sit Down or Kneel
Sit down on the equipment
with feet facing forward or kneel,
moping your knees far apart and
buttocks down as low as possible. Ips
The way a person sits or lies on ,
a piece of equipment can contribute
to injuries. Individuals who slide '
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landing jolt after being airborne
over bumps,can create significant
damage to internal organs
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A hills height,slope and run-out area are the three factors controlling speed
and,therefore,safety.
A Sliding Bill:
• Must be of sufficient height and slope to provide a challenge to the sled-
ders,but must also have a safe run-out area.
• Must be smooth-i.e.,no lumps,jumps,walls,or any hazards or changes
in grade that might cause a sled to become airborne or go out of control.
• Must have smooth transition slopes at the top and especially at the bottom
of the hill,so that there are no imperfections to cause a moving sled to go
out of control at the point that it reaches its maximum speed.
• Must not have any fixed collidable hazards-trees,racks,walls,sign Posts,
picnic tables,garbage containers,etc.
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1 • Must have a level area at the top of the hill to allow for safe gathering and
1 seating on the sled prior to take-off. Many hills have sloped take-off areas,
1 where the sliding device cannot be held in place while loading. This area
1 is crucial to the safety of the ride and keeping people on their equipment,
because it takes time to properly tuck in feet,legs and hands before shov-
ing off. If the hill is popular,the take-off area should also allow room for
1 at least one other party to wait at the top of the sliding lane.
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the participants,con-
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► entirely in the spring.) orient the hill to protect the slope from wind.
► Figure 2-Sliding Hill Orientation
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tracks at the bottom of the hill. No one should sled on concave-shaped
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ages and skills are based on maximum speed correlation to other sports (downhill
skiing)and on children's playground standards.
Beginner Hill:
Children 4-b yrs:So that maximum speed does not exceed 11 kph, and to
respond to novice downhill skier recommendations:
slope angle 7.5%,maximum 40m slope length
slope angle 10%,maximum 15m slope length
slope angle 15%,maximum 5m slope length.
Intermediate Hill:
Children 7-9 yrs:So that maximum speed does not exceed 25 kph,and to
respond to intermediate downhill skier recommendations:
slope angle 15%,maximum 40m slope length
slope angle 20%,maximum 20m slope length
slope angle 25%,maximum 15m slope length.
Advanced Hill:
Children 10 years and older: So that maximum speed does not exceed 50 kph.
slope angle 25%,maximum 100m
slope angle 30%,maximum 50m slope length
slope angle 40%,maximum 40m slope length.
See Figure 7 in Appendix D.
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• Are there any dangers not clearly visible?
The entire sliding area should be easily
visible from the top of the hill.
• Is the safe sliding area(take-off,slope and run-out)identified with signs,
fences,flags,etc.?—i.e.,how does one know if they are sliding in a safe
area? Perimeter marking should clearly define the limit of a safe sliding
area. This zone needs to be reviewed routinely to ensure that these warn-
ing
arning devices are in place and visible.
• Are there any collidable hazards,such as trees,picnic tables,benches,
fences,posts,tree stakes,rocks,lamp posts,culverts,hydrants,mail boxes,
garbage containers,sportsfield equipment (goal posts,backstops),power
transformers,walls? If so,remove them,or change the sliding area loca-
tion,or place hay bales around the base of any fixed object on the uphill
face and sides.
• Are there any changes in grade that could cause a sled to go out of con-,
trol? Even the smallest bumps or irregularities in the track can cause a
sled to veer off course. Remove jumps that children build to increase the
challenge of their sliding experience. The most crucial areas for removal
Of bumps (either natural or intentionally built)is at the toe of the hill
where the sleds approach the run-out space. It is in this area that the high-
est speeds are attained,and loss of control and landing force are the most
severe.
• Is the hill run-out area either level or sloped uphill? Run-out areas with
downhill slopes require longer areas for stopping.
• Is there any possibility that the sled might run out into a parking lot,or
street or onto a sidewalk? If so,change the sliding area location,or make
the slope flatter and shorter to slow the sled speeds so that the hazardous
area cannot be reached.
• Is the run-out onto a lake? Be sure the area connecting the hill with the
lake does not have any stormwater or stream inlets or outlets nearby,
these melt much earlier than the lake ice,and their ice is not as thick
because of the warmer air in the pipes and constant water movement. Do
not sled onto stream or river ice.
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• Is the shape of the sliding slope either flat or convex,so sledders do not
cross tracks at the bottom? Do not use concave-shaped hills- See Figure 3
on page 9. 1
• Are there hill areas suitable for different age groups and skill levels? How f
are these areas identified? A variety of hill heights and slopes should be
provided. See Figure 6 on page 41.
• Who reviews the hills to check for unsafe conditions? Who is responsible
for remedying unsafe conditions,or controlling use of the hill? Hill slid-
ing conditions change frequently in response to use and weather condi-
tions. See Appendix A for review checklists. I
• Is sledding in twilight conditions common in your area? Do you allow or
encourage sledding at night? Provide night lighting(preferably with
lamp posts located at the top of the hill or outside the hill and run-out
areas).
• Is the hill checked before and after intensive use periods,particularly
weekends and holidays(i.e.,Christmas holidays,Family Day,weekends
and spring break)? Increased use often Creates icy tracks,as well as '
depressions and bumps in the sliding surface that could cause later
injuries. It is important that these conditions be removed from a sliding
hill.
• Is the hill and/or run-out area icy? Be aware that ice causes increased
speed,and therefore increases the safe run-out distance by up to 40%over
that for normal snow conditions. Ice is a very serious safety concern and
needs to be dealt with by.
1) controlling the height of the take-off to anticipate the
increased speed with the icyconditions,
2) fencing across the slope to prevent further sliding,
3) spreading straw,sand or gravel,or some other material on the
surface to discourage and inhibit sliding,or
4) breaking up the icy surface.
• Is there a phone close by for emergencies? Provide a public telephone if
houses are not dose by.
• Is there a parking area close by where parents/supervisors can park?
Adult supervision of sliding activities is very desirable. When reviewing
hills for preparation of the Safe Sledding Dynamics Report(1996),a parking
area dose to a hill(i.e.,within 50m),was very influential to attracting fam-
ilies.
• Is there signage to identify safe sledding etiquette,hill areas suitable for
different skill levels,and a phone number for reporting problems? Sliding
often occurs without adult supervision. Providing instruction on safe hill
use may save sledders from injury. Hill conditions change frequently in
response to weather and use. Also,sledders build jumps,move hay bales
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Sledding fun and safety goes ,
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tant factor.
Site:
• A site that has been evaluated and developed specifically for winter sled-
ding(man-made or naturally occurring).
• A variety of hill lengths and slopes to accommodate different skill levels
and equipment types. See Figure 7 in Appendix D.
• A flat take-off area,smooth transition slopes at top and bottom,and a
smooth continuous surface on the hill and run-out area.
• Ample run-out space for all snow and ice conditions,and all sled equip-
ment and multiple sledder possibilities.
• No grade changes or objects a sledder can collide with or fly over.
• A site that is visible from adjacent residences and/or well-used public
areas.
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• Located a safe distance from roads,parking lots and sidewalks.
Behaviour:
• Use of sliding equipment that is appropriate to the person's height,
weight,age and sliding skill, (refer to Section 3.3 in Safe Sledding Dynamics
Report).
• wearing good quality winter clothing(without loose scarves,strings,
buckles,etc.),high winter boots,and head and hand covering,at least a
bicycle helmet on 4-to-6 year old children.
• Not overloading equipment with too many people.
• Being seated with hands and feet tucked in before take-off.
• Figuring out beforehand how to stop or get off the sled in an emergency.
• Allowing a minimum of 10 seconds between sledders in the same or
immediately adjacent tracks;even better,waiting until sledders in the
same and adjacent tracks have reached the bottom and are seen to be in
control.
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I • Returning to the top of hill away from sledding lanes.
• Leaving the ddg at home.
I • Sledding only when healthy and in good physical condition.
I • Sledding only when visibility is good.
• Sledding with another responsible person.
I • Having an adult on the hill to supervise children 6 years and younger.
Equipment:
Not allowing the use of large truck and tractor inner tubes.
Allowing vinyl mats only on the smallest or shallowest hills (less than
10%slope and 10m length).
Allowing plastic disks only on the smallest or shallowest hills (less than
10%slope and 10m length)with supervision.
` Checking all equipment prior to use for breaks or worn parts,and repair-
ing or replacing as required.
Not applying lubricants to any sliding equipment.
• Not using snow boards or downhill or cross-country skis at the sliding
hill.
Supervision/Education:
• Having responsible adult supervision at the beginning of the winter and
during winter holiday periods,to control inappropriate behaviour and to
beach safe sliding skills and etiquette.
• One-to-one adult supervision for children 6 and younger on any hill larger
than a beginner hill.
• Teaching sliding techniques-stopping,steering,take-off readiness,and
safe time delays between sliding parties-to children 7 to 9 years of age.
• Where possible,Parks and Recreation departments should request local
radio stations,newspapers and schools to undertake a short public safety
awareness campaign to remind sledders of safe sledding etiquette,appro-
priate clothing and protective gear. This should be repeated prior to the
Christmas holidays,before any other winter long weekend,and before
special events. The public should also be notified of sliding areas that are
not sanctioned.
• Parks and Recreation departments,community service organizations,
school physical education programs,day cares and health units should
undertake safe sledding education programs,preferably at a popular slid-
ing hill.
• Municipalities should select,develop and/or build appropriate sliding
hills and make their locations known to the public.
• Non-sanctioned areas should be fenced or otherwise controlled to elimi-
nate use.
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All Parties' Responsibilities for Safe Sledding
The majority of sledders are children—often without supervision,participat-
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articipating in a potentially hazardous activity,in an uncontrolled environment.
Everyone who makes sliding opportunities available,or who takes part in
them,has some responsibility for making a fun sport safe. Safe sledding requires:
• A safe sliding hill and environment.
• Appropriate behaviour from sledders and their supervisors.
• Using safe sliding equipment,riding in a safe position,and wearing good
quality winter clothing and accessories.
If you are a sliding hill owner/operator you are responsible for.
❑ informing the public of designated areas,
❑ planning and constructing a safe facility,
❑ controlling the use of non-sanctioned sliding areas,
❑ reminding people of appropriate sliding hill etiquette,
❑ making the hill as safe as it can possibly be for the authorized sledding
activity,
❑ making sure there are no objects,on or near the slope that could create a
collision accident,
❑ supervising the sliding hills at the beginning of the sliding season,and
during popular holiday periods over the winter,
❑ doing safety inspections,
❑ making repairs,
❑ carrying public liability insurance coverage,
❑ posting instructions for safe use of the hill,
❑ keeping injury records,and
❑ keeping maintenance reports.
Sledders are responsible for their own safety and that of others:
❑ playing without hurting others,
❑ knowing their limitations,
❑ following instructions,
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1 ❑ not walking up the sliding runs,
1 ❑ sliding down and getting off the bottom of the slope as quickly as possi-
ble,
❑ understanding the influence of speed and the types of injuries that can
result from inappropriate behaviour(e.g.,from building jumps at the bot-
toms of slopes,or from steering in ways that cause collision,rollover,or
' falling off),and
❑ not participating in gang sliding(where a number of people join hands or
equipment to slide down together)-
parents and other adult supervisors at a sliding area are responsible for:
❑ supervising children to assure safe play,and teaching them safe sledding
skills,
i ❑ mediating conflicts that may occur between different sledders and sled-
ding Pales,
I ❑ selecting equipment within the children's skill level and checking equip-
ment's condition before use,
❑ making sure the children are dressed warmly and safely,
I ❑ educating older children who supervise younger siblings to undertake
1 this responsibility seriously,given the opportunity for very serious
i injuries to occur at the sliding hill,
I ❑ choosing appropriate and safe sliding areas that are suitable to their chil-
dren's ages and skill levels,and
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Operations and Hill Monitoring
A survey of northern Alberta communities,completed in March,1996,for the
Safe Sledding Dynamics Report project,indicated that many municipalities reviewed
their sliding hills only in response to complaints from the public or as a result of
injuries. Some municipalities indicated that they reviewed their hills before the
snow flew and checked them periodically during the winter season,but no more
frequently than once a week. A few respondents indicated that service organ=-
tions operate and maintain their sliding hills. Regardless of who undertakes this
work,the following is the minimum recommended sliding hill monitoring pro-
gram:
Sliding Hill Monitoring
• Before the beginning of the sliding season,walls the entire sliding hill to
identify any changes since the previous season.
• Watch sliders using the hill(s),to identify any unforeseen problems and
correct them.
• Remove or level snow piles from adjacent parking lots,do not stockpile
snow near a parking lot or hill(s).
• Every Friday and Monday during the sliding season,check all sliding
hills,repair problems,and remove bumps and jumps(especially at the
bottom of the slope). Do so againlduring heavy use periods and before
special events.
• Reset or resupply hay bales,placed around immovable hazards.
• Check to be sure bales have not become frozen into the snow,dislodge any
frozen-in bales.
• Place snow on any bare patches on the sliding hill,remove debris,reposi-
tion moved furniture.
• Check that all signage remains and that hill fencing is intact.
• Check barriers on non-sanctioned popular sliding areas,and reinstall as
required.
• Be sure the hill is as safe as it can possibly be for the sanctioned activity.
Be sure there are no objects(loose,fixed or otherwise)that could cause a
collision accident.
• Post safe-use instructions and remind people of appropriate sliding hill
etiquette.
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1 • Keep written i aaintenance reports. (See sample in Appendix B).
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• Sled lane is mud.
• Snow is slushy.
• Bare spots occur in snow cover on hill.
Risk Management
With the first winter snows,sliding facility owner/operators can perform one
simple test to ensure appropriate identification of sliding lanes and an appropriate
run-out distance:
• Take a plastic disk to the top of the hill,load it with sand bags to replicate an
adult ride,(100 kg).
• Let it go down the slope,and watch the course it takes.
A plastic disk loaded to approximately 100 kg weight is representative of a typ-
ical ride with the average weightuf one adult or two to three children. The run-
out length would need to be increased if heavily loaded toboggans or inner tubes
are common at the sliding areas,or if sliding conditions become icy.
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Although,there is a great deal that can be done to improve and maintain safe
sliding opportunities,injuries will still happen. To reduce exposure to litigation,the
owner/operator of a sliding area should stay up to date with respect to new informa-
tion,new equipment,and the sliding practices of the public Operators should docu-
ment all of their activities and practices that are undertaken to ensure safety at their
hill(s). (This is important defence material should a claim be made for an injury.) 1
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1 Although,most sliding hills are provided by municipalities,other parties can
1 be drawn into litigation over sliding injuries. The builders and designers,owners
1 and operators,and employees of a sliding facility can be included in such a claim
1 as can members of community league boards. Supervisors of children-parents,
1 guardians and group leaders-can also be named in statements of claim,as well as
parties who may have caused an injury to other sledders. All need to be aware of
1 the risks involved with the thrill of winter sledding.
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There is no widely recognized body of knowledge regarding sledding dynam-
ics for courts to draw on in determining how much risk is reasonable. Who is
responsible for an injury therefore is up to the interpretation of the judge or jury in
1 that case,and thus may differ significantly from what an owner/operator or a
1 group leader might assume. Given that,the most prudent action is to be overly
cautious when providing or supervising sliding. A safe guideline is to assume that
the individuals sledding are risk takers or stuntfrs,that they will try anything and
know nothing. Although this is a very harsh threshold from which to approach
sledding,such an approach to the risks involved may save people from serious
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I in negligence,but it deals with a limitation of liability
I provision. Al signed an application form to take part
in a tubing competition at the ski resort. The applica-
tion form suggested that the ski resort was released
I from all liability for any injuries or damage,but Al did
I not read it and did not realize there was a waiver on
the form. At the time of the competition Al was intox-
icated and the ski hill manager was aware of this,but
allowed him to take part in the competition. Al was
1 seriously injured as a result. The court said that the
1 waiver in the application form was not good enough
1 because it had not been drawn to Al's attention.
1 In Hewitt v. Etobkoke (Toronto)two adults were injured when
1 their toboggan struck a lighting standard located near the bottom of
1 a toboggan hill. The injured people sued the City for failing to act
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The lighting standard was unguarded and the hill was particularly slippery at
the time of the accident. The accident occurred in the evening and there was a sin- y
gle light at the top of the hill. The court referred to a coroner's inquest report con-
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oncerning a fatal toboggan accident in Toronto,which stated:
4. Sloped areas,suitable for winter play such as tobogganing
and the like,should be located and landscaped so as to be free
of obstacles.
5. Sloped areas unsuitable for tobogganing and the like should '
be marked and fenced or landscaped to prevent such use and
insure safe alternative use.
The court also referred to a portion of the Parks Department's 1977 Manual of
Policies and Procedures:
All potential tobogganing hills are to be identified and either
made safe or impossible to use. Protection should be given to tobog-
ganers who are unable to control their units and may possibly strike
a tree or a fixed structure. Picnic tables should be moved out of the
path of tobogganing,and care should be taken to remove any haz-
ardous objects such as tree stumps,park benches,barbecue stands,
T rails,or removable concrete curbs. Bales of straw should be tied to
trees or structures such as drinking fountains or projecting culverts
to minimize injury. A considerable amount of maintenance is neces-
sary as bales deteriorate,are set on fire,and if left unattended,disap-
pear under accumulations of snow,or freeze into solid blocks.
The court concluded that the City had not acted properly because no protec-
tive barrier had been placed around the light standard. The court also said that
because the hill had become so slippery,the City should have sanded it.
Then the court considered whether the injured parties had voluntarily
assumed the risk when they decided to go tobogganing at night. The City argued
that the_parties had assumed the risk because there was a sign posted at the bot-
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ottom of the hill which stated'Tobogganing or sleigh riding at your own risk".
However,the injured parties had approached the hill from the top and not from
the base and therefore did not pass by the sign;also,only a part of the light pole
was visible from the top of the hill,so the injured parties could not tell that the
base was unprotected.Therefore,the court said,the injured parties could not be
held to have assumed the risk
The court did not determine that the injured parties had been contributonly
negligent. Whether they should have noticed that the hill was icy and been cap-
able of determining that it posed a hazard was not addressed by the court—sug-
gesting that this was not expected of them.
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In Mottishaw v. Vancouver School Board a 19-year-old student,Susan,
sued the school authorities for negligence in injuries she suffered in a
tobogganing accident. (Note that this case discusses the foreseeability
of a sliding hill accident.)
A group of twenty-four students and four staff members took part in a tobog-
ganing outing. Susan rode a toboggan with her friend. When it reached the base
of the hill,it continued up and over a berm which had a sharp drop-off into a
` parking lot.
The.hill was a designated tobogganing and tubing hill owned by the provin-
cial government. There was a rope of red pennants at the top of the berm which
were visible from the top of the sliding hill. There were also three signs on the top
of the berm stating"Danger—Stay Back".
The court indicated that school authorities,when supervising students,must
1 provide care equal to that of a careful or prudent parent,and determined that the
school had met that standard as there were sufficient staff to supervise and the hill
was a designated tobogganing hill. The court concluded that this accident was not
foreseeable. The court said that if it had found the school authorities liable,it
would also have found Susan contributonly negligent. She had kept her eyes
closed while riding the toboggan,and this prevented her from perceiving the pos-
t sibility of an accident and falling off the toboggan prior to its falling into the park-
ing lot.
In Kotke v. Sutherland Professional Corp. a seven-year-old girl,
Amanda,had been injured at the Rabbit Hill Ski Area in Edmonton.
The hill kept a stockpile of artificial snow in a mound near the visitor
parking lot and children were allowed to play on it.
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The court commented that: the mound was never fenced or roped off,there
was no sign forbidding its use;it was obviously attractive to children;the facility
I didn't consider children playing on the mound as dangerous;and no supervision
I for this area was provided by the facility.
Amanda had been warned by her mother to stay away from the snow pile,as
her mother felt it looked too slippery. However,just before leaving the area,
Amanda was standing with her back to the mound and was struck by a boy slid-
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the snow pile.
The court found that the facility had not acted responsibly as required by the
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The facility knew children,some as old as 14,were attracted i
to the mound and played on it. It knew or ought to have known that
the day before Amanda's accident three accidents to children had
occurred on the mound. It knew or ought to have known that on the
day in question the mound was particularly icy and there was a risk
that children playing and sliding on the mound might lose control
and run into other children. The facility should have provided
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1 Appendices
A. Sliding Hill Checklists. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Sample Inspection Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Sample Maintenance Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
B. Emergency Response Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Sample Injury Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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C. Sliding Skills&Behaviour of Various Age Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
D. Sliding Hill Attributes and Design Criteria. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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Figure 7 -Sliding Hill Preliminary Slope/Sldll
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I Figure 8 -Slope and Angle Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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Sliding Hill Checklists
Fall (PwSnow Program)
j ❑ I have walked the entire sliding hill-the takeoff area,the hill,and the
run-out area.
❑ I have removed any obstructions.
❑ I have checked for new site developments that could make the hill unsafe.
❑ From the top of the hill I can see the entire hill and run-out area;no parts
are hidden from view.
❑ I have removed any furniture placed during the spring or summer-
benches,garbage receptacles,signs,etc.
❑ I have set posts for snow fencing(before the ground freezes)and will
either follow immediately with the snow fence or mark the posts with flu-
orescent paint to make them visible. I have fenced the top,sides and
entire run-out area of the sliding hill.
❑ I have checked the sliding hill lights for proper operation.
❑ I have set the sign posts for the sliding season signage,and have found,
reviewed,and replaced damaged or missing signs to provide a full set,as
follows:
1. safe sledding etiquette,
j2. location of the closest phone,
3. hours of operation,
4. a phone number to call if unsafe hill-conditions and/or slid-
ing is occurring,
5. a list of any banned equipment,
6. age/skill level appropriateness of hill(s),
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(if appropriate)and requiring supervision of sledders under 6
years of age,and
8. hill ascent lane(s)identification.
❑ I have blocked the use of unsafe/unsanctioned popular sliding areas.
❑ I have fenced and set up a spectator's area.
❑ I have fenced and signed the hill ascent lane(s).
❑ I have limited access to the hill area from parking areas.
❑ I have organized the supply and delivery of straw bales.
i ❑ I have organized a supply of road sand/gravel(no salt).
❑ I have cut the grass short after a killing frost. (This,will provide an earlier
sliding season since less snow is necessary to develop a sledding track.)
❑ 1 have provided information for a public education media campaign and
suggested steps and dates to execute them.
Name(print) Sign Date(yy/mm/dd)
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1 ❑ I have set straw bales(immediately after the first snow fall)on the inside
I of the sliding hill and run-out area fence.
1 ❑ I have completed test runs(using a plastic disk with 100 kg sand bags)
from the top of the hill in all sliding tracks,to ensure that the run-out dis-
tance is adequate. (If your hill/population uses a lot of inner tubes,or
wood toboggans with multiple riders,then increase the run-out distance).
❑ I have observed use of the hill to identify any unforeseen problems and
i have corrected them.
t ❑ I have removed or levelled snow piles from adjacent parking lots. (Do not
I stockpile snow near parking lot or hill.)
❑ Every Friday and Monday,I check all sliding hills and repair problems as
1 they appear.
❑ I have removed bumps and jumps,especially at the bottom of the slope.
1 ❑ I have reset and resupplied hay bales,checked for bales frozen into the
1 snow,and dislodged any frozen-in bales.
1 ❑ I have placed snow over any bare patches m the sliding hill.
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❑ I have repositioned moved furniture out of the way of sledding areas.
❑ I have,during heavy use periods and before special events,checked hills
as above,I have also watched sliders using the hills,to identify any
unforeseen problems.
❑ I have checked to be sure that all signage remains and all hill fencing is
intact.
❑ I have checked barriers on non-sanctioned popular sliding areas,and have
repaired or reinstalled the barriers as required.
❑ I am aware of the scheduling of all on-hill public education programs.
❑ I have heard/seen the public education media campaign,and have pro-
vided comments to other staff.
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❑ I have checked the hills this morning to determine iciness and bare patch- 1
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ing up ice and packing snow over bare patches),I will close the hill.
❑ I have closed the hill by spreading sand,gravel and/or straw over the 1
entire upper slope of the hill and have posted hill closure sign(s). 1
❑ I have co-ordinated the advertisement of hill closures in schools and as 1
public safety announcements on radio/TV. 1
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Precip: (in last 48 hrs.) None/Wet Snow/Dry Snow/Sleet/Rain
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Inspection Activity:
❑ Drove by without stopping
❑ Drove up to but did not get out of vehicle.
❑ Got out of vehicle and walked:
❑ take-off area ❑ hill slope
❑ run-out area ❑ spectator area
❑ ascent lane/area
Hill Condition:
(i.e.,snow covered,packed snow pn runs,ice on runs,take-off area snow
covered/ice covered,bare patches)
❑ Checked visually and where necessary physically(e.g.,are signs and fences
secured?are hay bales free to move?):
O Lights ❑ Hay Bales ❑ Signs ❑ Fences ❑ Phone ❑ Snow Piles❑ Furniture
❑ Any action taken while inspecting site:
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Maintenance Activity:
Refer to Inspection Report dated ,and/or attach a copy.
Work Performed(describe):
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Emergency Response Checklist
What to do if an Incident Occurs?
This list and the accompanying Injury Record,see page 34,should be part of
the documentation at the sliding facility or area and part of a training program for
staff,supervisors and volunteers. ;
Immediately
1. Determine whether anyone with medical training is present.
2. Close that portion of the hill or entire hill,until the injured
party is removed and any hazard is removed.
3. Determine whether emergency medical services are required;
if so,call emergency services.
4. If the injured party is unconscious,only someone with med-
ical training should help position the injured party so they do
not choke. If no help is available,make sure their air passage
is clear and apply pressure to any severe bleeding. Otherwise
do not attempt to move the individual. Cover the person to
keep them warm. Stay with the person until emergency ser-
vices arrive.
5. Find out if the injured party was sliding with a family mem-
ber or friend who can give you the person's name,address
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clear and apply pressure to any severe bleeding. Otherwise
do not attempt to move the individual. Cover the person to
keep them warm. Stay with them until emergency services
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7. If the injured party is able to walk,help them move to a safe
area(indoors if available).Determine injury severity;call
emergency services if necessary and stay with the person
until emergency services arrive. Treat if the injury is minor
and if appropriate skills and supplies are present.
8. Insist that the individual go to a hospital emergency room,
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available at the sliding hill support area,and should cover the following mforma-
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1 1) Injured party's name,age,address,and phone(can be
obtained from police or hospital records).
E 2) Details of the slider's clothing,protective equipment used,
sliding device used,and the individual's familiarity with area
and hill.
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b) What was done to comfort and provide first aid to the victim.
7) Witness(es)name,address and statement.
8) Pictures and sketches of accident scene.
9) Identify necessary corrective measures and date of their com-
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SLED SAFE - INJURY RECORD 3
CL Hill Name/Address(if any)of injury: Date of Injury(yy/mm/dd): Time of Injury(24 hour dock): _ pr
Name/Position of Person Completing Report Date of Report(yylmrnldd): Time of Report(24 hr clock): O
mPlease provide a brief description of the events leading to this injury: -,,Injured Partfis< . ... ;:A:. -D C
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Fresh Predpiladon wftW last 24 hrs [ ] Take off Area [ ] Age: a I
C Fluffy Unpacked Snow on Runs ( ] Run Area [ ) Sex(Please drde) M/F MJF M/F CO)
`Z Packed Snow on Runt; ( ] Run out Area [ 1 Sled Manufacturer&Model
M Bumps/Jumps/Rough Areas on: ice on: Sled Equipment Type:
Runs [ ] Take off Area [ ] (ie.TobogganNVood or
IRun Out Area: [ ] Sled Run [ 1 To Aluminum
Run-Oul Area [l Describe Injuries(le.cut lip,broken
Ascent HWLa^e ( ] arm,unconscious
Atmospheric Conditions at Time of Injury: Temperature °C Describe comfort provided to
Sunny [ ] Clouded Over I I Sun and Cloud [ ] Injured party(iss)(le.kept warn)
Lighting Conditions at Time of Injury: Describe First Aid Provided to
Daylight Twill ht I I Dark Artificial Lightg LightInjured Party(kes)
Wind Conditions at Time of Injury: Describe Follow-up Instruction
None [ ] Gentle 0-6 kph [ ] Breeze 6.15 kph ( ] Provided to Injured Party(les)-If
Strong 15-30 kph [ ] Gale 30 kph+( ] not taken to hospital by Emergency
Services
Precipitation: Who took the Injured party(les)to
None I I Rain Sleet Wet Snow Dry Snow Hosprol
Sketch the Accident scene(TAKE PICTURES),Attach to Report
How did you find out about the injury?: Was Injured Party(les)supervised by an adult at the time of the injury?
[ ]yes [ ]no Describe:
Parents [ ] Group Leader[ ] Other Adult Relative[ ] Friend[] Siblings ( j
Volunteer [ ] Teacher [ ] Staff ( ] Other(describe)
What preventative actions were taken Immediately to ensure safety of
other sledders?:
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Sliding Skills & Behaviour of Various Age Groups
Children aged 4 to 6 have no sliding skills and exhibit little or no judgement with
respect to sliding activities. This age group
tends to play rather than slide,and repeat-
ed
epeated sliding occurs only when directly super-
vised by an adult. Extremely unsafe hill
behaviour,—being oblivious to the risks
and placing themselves in extreme hazard—
is common. This age group should have
one-to-one adult accompaniment at popu-
lar or larger sliding hills. Very small hills
(less than 3m high with a slope angle of up
to 10%)without hazards and located
beyond the risk zone of a larger hill would -M-PF r:
satisfy the play focus of this age group.
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Some degree of sliding skill and actual interest in
the activity is exhibited by the 7 to 9 age group.
Although playing on the hill rather than slid-
ing is still common,this age group tries differ-
ent approaches to sliding and different equip-
went,and tests steering with their hands and
f feet. This age group often has a parent or older sib-
ling teaching them sliding skills. MDang this age group
with more aggressive,skilled sledders could create hazards.
Their skill and confidence levels are not well developed and they fiend to slide with
hesitation. A medium-sized and sloped hill away from older,more skilled and aggres-
sive sliders would suit their development needs in a safe environment.
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The 10 to 14 age group exhibit considerable sliding skill,are confident and practise
and test different techniques. This group is predominantly male and generally in a
small group of siblings or friends. Their sliding preference is to be located away
from other sliders,so they search out less popular hills or the quieter areas of larg-
er hills.
The young adult group,18-25,participate in
sliding as a social event. Their equipment
selection —typically larger inflated inner
tubes and toboggans—accommodates multi-
ple riders. This group exhibits the least safe
sliding practices: jumping on passing sled-
ders at bottoms of hills,multiple riders in
unsafe positions,and take-off times and loca-
tions that are too close together.
Appendix C—Sliding Skills and Behaviour page 36
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Sliding Hill Attributes and Design Criteria
The most important criterion for a sliding hill is a safe but challenging sliding
opportunity,with slopes of different heights and steepness to meet the varied skill
levels of the people who participate in sledding.
Requiremerits:
1) A sliding hill must have sufficient height and slope to provide
a challenge to the sledders,but also provide a safe run-out
area.
2) The hill must be smooth,i.e.,no lumps,jumps,walls or any
hazards or changes in topography that could cause a sliding
device to become airborne or go out of control. There must be
smooth transition slopes at the top and,most importantly,at
the bottom of the hill,so that there are no imperfections to
cause a moving sled to go out of control at the point where it
reaches its ma)dmum speed.
3) The hill and run-out must not have any fixed collidable haz-
ards-trees,rocks,walls,sign posts,picnic tables,garbage
containers,etc.
4) The sled run lane must be six to seven metres wide down the
length of the slope. If this dimension is not possible,then
pack a sliding line into the face of the hill,using a snow
machine(ski-doo)early in the snow season to create a wide
track(gully)that will guide sledders to the bottom of the hill
safely. .
5) The hill must be oriented so as to prolong snow cover and
reduce icing. Hills that are south facing lose their snow very
quickly and are subject to icy conditions because of daytime
melting.
6) A sliding hill must not face into prevailing winter winds.
Wind can limit sledders'comfort,contributes to frostbite,and
blows snow off of the hill.
7) There must be a level area at the top of the hill to allow for
safe gathering and seating prior to takeoff. Many hills have
sloped take-off areas,where the sliding device starts moving
before it is properly loaded. This area is crucial to safety
because it takes time to properly tuck in legs,feet and hands
before shoving off. If it is a very popular hill or sliding lane,
the take-off area should also allow room for at least one other
party at the top of the sliding lane.
Appendix D-Sliding Hill Attributes and Design Criteria Page 37
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Recommendations:
1) There should be one approach to the hill from the bottom,
causing sledders to walk up the hill beside the sliding lane.
This accomplishes two things:
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(i) It gives a chance to view the hill and its conditions before
sliding down it.
(ii) It helps sledders warm up,thereby decreasing the chance
of injuries to tense,upstretched muscles.
2) The hill should be fenced off,along the sides to designate the
sliding area,and to enclosing the safe run-out area at the bot-
torn.
ottom. Fencing typically can be accomplished with steel T bars
and plastic snow fence,with hay bales placed along the sled-
ding side of the fence.
3) Fencing should also designate the safehill climbing areas.
These climbing areas should allow access from a variety of
locations at the base of the hill and in the run-out space.
Location of the climbing area(s)should provide for access
with as few crossings of sledding lanes as possible. A slope of
40%>is too steep for any one to walk on;slopes of 20-25%
are easily managed.
4) A sliding hill should have a fairly steep short slope immedi-
ately after the loading and take-off point at the top,in order to
help speed up the ride. A slope angle of 40-45%creates
immediate acceleration,whereas 20-25% slopes are too shal-
low—causing sledders to resort to flying jump starts,pushing
by a third party,or hand and-foot push-starts. The objective
at the takeoff area is to gain enough speed without having to
push;the sledder should have all arms and legs tucked in as
the sled takes off.
5) Given our short winter days,sliding areas should have night
lighting. The light post should be placed at the top of the
sliding hill to avoid any potential collision with it. Because
snow reflects light,metal halide lamps provide better lighting
than sodium vapour lamps do.
6) The sliding hill should provide a variety of challenges for dif-
ferent skill levels,either through its height or length,and/or
1 the slope of the sliding surface. The hill(s)should be large
enough to allow sledders to select an area they feel wmfort-
able with.
7) The sliding hill should have parking close to the base of the
hill. This seems to be very influential to whether groups and
families use the sliding area,and whether or not children are
supervised.
Appendix 0—Sliding Hill Attributes and Design Criteria Page 38
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8) There should be a telephone available for emergency calls in
a case someone is injured. This may be an on-site emergency
phone,or may be in a nearby support building or residences
within a short distance.
9) There should be an area adjacent to but outside the fencing,
' where snow can be stockpiled for covering up bare patches.
Be sure that the stockpile is not a hazard,or more attractive
for sliding than the designated hill.
7 10) Sliding hills should have signs at key entry points that
remind sliders of safe sledding etiquette,hours of operation,
location of the dosest phone,and any banned sledding equip-
ment. Areas of the sliding hill suitable for different age
groups and skill levels should be labeled and/or shown on a
map of the area.
11) The sliding area should be visible from well-used public areas
and/or nearby residences. Surveillance tends to keep unde-
sirable activities more under control,and allows fast response
to emergency situations.
= 12) The sliding hill should also have a well located spectator area
with picnic tables and benches,sheltered from the wind and
` possibly with a warm-up fire pit. This should be safely sepa-
rated from the sledding area but with a dear view of it,and
should be outside the hill's perimeter fencing.
13) Community sliding areas should have support services,
including-
washrooms
ncludingwashrooms
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warm-up area
• a place to change out of wet clothing.
r Beneficial Options:
Additional services would be a great benefit to a winter sliding area. For
example,there could be:
1) a support building with washrooms and a warmup/change
area.
► 2) a food concession.
3) rental equipment.
4) storage for equipment and material used in maintaining the
► sliding hill.
► 5) a staff area for supervision and education personnel during
i busy periods at the sliding hill and for administering emer-
gency first aid.
Appendix D-Sliding Hill Athibutes and Design Criteria Page 39
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Sliding Area Layout
Figure 6 shows some of the sliding hill features discussed above:
• orientation of the hill,
• parking close to the base of the hill(with access to the bottom of the hill),
and i
• a variety of hill lengths and slopes to accommodate different skill levels
and age groups.
The other important feature of a sliding hill,particularly,in a man-made situa-
tion,is that it have a convex slope in order to guide the sliding lanes away from I
one another. A flat sliding surface that allows for parallel runs is acceptable. A I
convex slope that concentrates runs into one small area at the base of the hill is
unsafe. I
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a hazard.
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The hill's ascent lane(s)should offer the shortest return route to the top of the 1
hill. The lane should be in an area with less slope(20-25%)so that climbing back
up is relatively easy;alternatively,a zigzag or switchback layout for the lane will
help. Do not provide stairs,unless they can be kept free of snow and ice at all 1
times. 1
Night lighting is best located at the top of the slope. If it is in other locations,it 1
should be outside the sliding area's perimeter fencing.
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The slope and length guidelines given below for beginner and intermediate 1
hills are based on maximum speed correlation to other sports(downhill skiing)
and on children's playground standards. I
Beginner Hill: 1
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Children 4-6 yrs: So that maximum speed does not exceed 11 kph,and to cor-
respond to novice downhill skier recommendations and playground guidelines: 1
slope angle 7.5%,maximum 40m slope length 1
slope angle 10%,maximum 15m slope length 1
slope angle 15%,maximum 5m slope length.
Intermediate Hill: 1
Children 7-9 yrs: So that slope/length correlates to intermediate downhill 1
skier recommendations and speed does not exceed 25 kph: 1
slope angle 15%,maximum 40m slope length 1
slope angle 20%,maximum 20m slope length 1
slope angle 25%,maximum 15m slope length. 1
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Children 10 years and older: So that slope/length correlates to advanced
intermediate downhill skier recommendations and speed does not exceed 50 kph:
slope angle 25%,maximum 100m slope length
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slope angle 30%,maximum 50m slope length
slope angle 40%,maximum 40m slope length.
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This is the limit for grass mowing and to slope(soil)stability in general. See
Figure 8 for an explanation of slope terminology.
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From: Statz, Mark <Mark.Statz@stantec.com>
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Subject: RE:sledding hill
Hmmm...This one isn't in the Civil Engineering manual, but let's just say:
• If it goes in the SW corner of LaMotte Park, it looks like you could fit a 100' radius circle in there and still
have some room to stop before hitting the outfield fence, etc.
• A couple things I saw with a quick Google search had a 4:1 slope as a middle ground between
something for 4-5 year olds and something for 14-15 year olds. So, a 4:1 slope for 100', gets you a 25'
high cone. Volume of a cone is 1/3 area of the base times the height. 100x100x3.14x25 = 785,000 cf /
27= 29,000 CY.
That might be overdoing it a bit. The material I saw on the internet also said at a 4:1 to limit the slope distance
to about 50'. Here, we're talking about over 100'.
To build a smaller hill, keeping the 4:1 and limiting the slope distance to 50 feet, you'd have a vastly different
answer= 50x5Ox3.14*12.5 = 98,000 cf= 3,600 CY
In the end,you probably don't want to build a perfect cone. You want to have a hill with different slopes for
different ages.
So, maybe we've concluded that you need a minimum of about 4,000 CY to start and you certainly don't
want any more than 30,000 CY.
Hope this helps.
From: Paul Palzer [ma iIto:PPalzer@CENTERVILLEMN.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 1:23 PM
To: Statz, Mark
Cc: Mike Ericson
Subject: sledding hill
Hello Mark- How much dirt would we need to make a sledding hill? Paul
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Recap for Tour de Hugo 2015
1) We can safely raise our rates by $10.00 to $15.00 per registrant
2) Partnering with a Non-Profit/Charity for the revenue to go to (ALS, RA,
Osteoporosis, Children's Cancer, Lyme Disease, Be the Match)
3) Add another volunteer to work registration area to cover sale of merchandise
4) Registration attendants should keep track of merchandise sold day of event
5) Have pre-registered rider stuff on one side of check-in and day of riders stuff on
another side. Makes sure we have all the promised stuff to the people who were
in the first however many we promised.
6) People love the time of the year the ride is with the beautiful routes.
7) Have non-profits man the water stops. Although I had some comments that the
riders liked that the sponsors participated in that way.
8) Many comments to keep the box lunches from Big Apple Bagel. People liked
these.
9) Healthy option for lunch, like a nutritional shake. When people register they have
the option to pick between a shake or lunch.
10)Energy gels were well appreciated by seasoned riders
11) Credit card capabilities
12) Adding a 10, 65 and 100 mile routes
13) Need water stops every 20 miles on those bigger routes of like 60+ miles.
14) 12-15 mile option for the Family Ride instead of 6
15) Most of the marketing should be geared toward securing the more competitive
cyclists.
16) Dri-Fit t-shirts
17) Long sleeve t-shirts
18) Start promotion and advertising in January
19) Adding a route that involves Centerville and the trail around the lake. Name it
"The Trail of Two Cities" to involve Hugo and Centerville.
20) Get on Eaglebrook's approved list for health dollars. Employees get HAS
money but must do 3 items on their list of approved activities.
21) Bigger signs
22) Larger Turn signs going into turns
23) More "Ride in Progress" signs
24) Moving the start time of the City 6 to 11 am so parents riding on longer routes
can get back to ride with kids.
25) Adding a 6 mile loop on the 18 mile route.
26) Getting on large corporation sites/wellness pages for possible teams.
Contact 3M, Honeywell, Medtronic, etc.
27) Get onto Bike Club newsletters and websites
28) Have more merchandise for sale
29) Custom Tour de Hugo bike jerseys for sale
30) Have tire pumps and other bike tools at water stops.
*** Selecting Next Year's Date:
• September 11 is St. Paul Classic
• September 17-18 is the art festival in Marine on St. Croix
• How about Saturday September 24cn7
** Creating our Board of Directors
Mike Ericson
From: Gretchen Halverson-Boyd <boydspromos@comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 7:59 AM
To: 'Oneka Chriopractic';'Sandra Bogenrief'; 'Phil Sr Klein'; Steve Lacher;
janine@kindergardenskids.com; kim@realstartitle.com; 'Susan Carlson'; 'Shayla
Denaway'; Mike Ericson; 'Carrie Hageman'
Subject: Tour de Hugo Recap Meeting
Attachments: Recap for Tour de Hugo 2015.doc
Importance: High
Hi All.
Thanks so much to all of you who could make it yesterday and for those that were able to email their feedback. It was
great to compile all of this and see where we can take our event next year. I have attached the list of feedback and
suggestions.
Our big news is that this is the first year we turned a profit with the Tour de Hugo. $2200.00 in profit. That is amazing
and great!!! Thanks for all of your help.
Here are a few things that were discussed and that came out of our meeting yesterday:
1) Targeted event date for next year—September 24,2016. A lot of the feedback from the riders was that they
loved the beauty of the routes(thus, "Bike the Beauty)and that these routes are the best kept secret. We want
to keep that enthusiasm going and by moving the event date a few weeks later,the routes will even get more
stunning with the turn of the leaves.
2) Many of us thought that for this year,we should hold off on securing a designated charity and to put our profit
back into the event for next year. Let's keep the event growing and when we get to possibly$5000.00 or more
in profit then we can re-evaluate our charity options.
3) Much discussion was done on securing more corporate teams for next year and inviting contacts from those
companies to attend one of our planning meetings. This is a great way to gain exposure and to gain riders.
4) Our next meeting will be Thursday October 29`h at Sam at Hugo City Hall. We will be spending the majority of
our time targeting those companies we want to approach about attending our Team Planning meeting. Plus,
we'll put a plan together as to who will contact who. Please let me know if you can make it.
If anyone else has anything they want to share with the group, please do so. We are already off to a great start with
initial plans for 2016.
Also,Aaron and I are meeting with Terry from Midwest Events on Monday to discuss marketing options and
opportunities. Look forward to sharing what we find out at our next meeting.
Have a super weekend.
Gretchen
Boyd's Promotional Products
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Teresa Bender
From: Christopher Bettinger <Christopher.Bettinger@co.anoka.mn.us>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 7:05 PM
To: Teresa Bender
Subject: FW: popcorn popper
Attachments: SuppliesOnTheFly.pdf
Hi Teresa,
I am looking into getting a popcorn machine for the City. After speaking to a couple people,the Thrifty 8 ounce appears
to be the best deal of the poppers. The attached quote is going through Sysco and using my discount($459.03). As you
can see it is still considerably higher than if we just order it off of Amazon(only$337.99 including shipping)! It would be
my recommendation to the Committee that we go with this popper and order it off of Amazon, unless the committee
feels like we need to step up to "commercial grade",which will cost us about$200 more. Can you pass this along to
everyone for review?
http•//www amazon com/Paragon-TF-B-Thrifty-B-Ounce-Popcorn/dp/BOOOTGID7C
Here is the one review that wasn't a 5 star review on this model:
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By D. Ronfeld on September 13, 2013
Verified Purchase
I purchased 2 of these for a concession booth.The Paragon TF-8 is a good enough product,however I wish I would have
upgraded to the next model. I guess I didn't read the description well enough to discover it doesn't have an "old maid"
collector. On the plus side It heats up fast, is easy to clean and looks nice. The price is unbeatable!
3 Comments Was this review helpful to you?Yes No
All other reviews and according to my Sysco salesman, seem to think this is a great machine, particularly for the money.
Here are some other prices on the same machine through other vendors:
http://www andersons com/school-spirit/concessions/popcorn-supplies/thrifty-pop-8-ounce-popcorn-
machine?pla=1&gclid=CKaDl5Td McCFQmnaQodAAcOPQ
http•//www homedepot com/p/Paragon-Thrifty-Pop-B-oz-Popcorn-Machine-1108510/204671317
The quote below on the Gold Medal popper is the machine I currently have at the golf course (which is actually
broke)... Much Higher!
Thanks,
Chris Bettinger
Director of Golf
Chomonix Golf Course
651-482-7528
www.chomonix.com
From:Stolpa, Rich 047 [mailto:Stolpa.Richard@min sysco com]
Sent: Wednesday,September 16,2015 6:11 PM
To: Christopher Bettinger<Christopher.Bettinger@co.anoka.mn us>
Subject: popcorn popper
Chris
This is the only one that was under$500 and that includes shipping
Said up to 8oz
14 L x 20 w x29 high—check the size versus yours
The gold medal one fun pop -8oz
Was$514.06
Frt $162.98
Total$677.04
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hottest items!
Get them before they arc gone
Paul Palzer
From: Paul Palzer
Sent: Friday,September 11,2015 1:11 PM
To: Mike Ericson
Subject: double safety bases
Hello Mike- I have a quote from Complete One Pro Shop in Lino Lakes for the double safety bases. They cost$99.99
each plus tax. Paul
Complete - ' • Shop SALES QUOTATION .
474 Apollo Drive
Lino Lakes,MN 55014
TO:
Tedd Peterson-City of Centerville F.O.B.
TERMS
DELIVERY
NUMBER
Thank you for your inquiry dated. September 11,2015
We are pleased to quote you the following:
ITEM EST.QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE Total DELIVERY DATE
1 3 1"x 60 yd Floor Marking tape-white or gold(other colors avail) $ 4.99 $ 14.97
2 3 2"x 60 yd Floor Marking tape-white or gold(other colors avail) $ 8.99 $ 26.97
3 6 2"x 5 yd Foil base court marking tape $ 41.99 $ 251.94
4 2 Double 1st base safety(orange)base l $ 99.99 $ 199.98
5 2 Single Safety base $ 74.99 $ 149.98
•Estimate good through 10/31/15
•Quantities are estimated