Sledding Hills

1. Carefully inspect sleds and toboggans for any broken parts or sharp pieces.

2. Sledding hills are unsupervised. Children should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

3. Dress warmly and in layers; always wear a hat, gloves, and protective boots.

4. Wearing a helmet is advisable. 

5. Show your child how to properly ride on a sled. Sled sitting down or lying on sled with feet first. Never attempt to ride standing on the sled.

6. Sled only in wide-open areas. Avoid hills with dangerous obstacles such as bumps, rocks, trees, fences, and poles. Sled away from water, roads, and traffic.

7. Check slopes for holes and other obstructions that can cause injuries.

8. Practice proper sledding etiquette and be attentive. Move quickly to the side once you reach the bottom of the hill. Roll off the sled sideways if you think an accident will occur. Keep your eyes open and pay attention to what is happening around you. When going back up the hill, walk to the side away from other sleds.

9. Sled in daylight hours; it is too hard to see obstacles in the dark.