Makes sure instructors have thorough knowledge of safety practices, equipment use and maintenance, and technique.

Reviews the rules and operating procedures with the girls before each session.

Makes sure the safety rules are written, understood, practiced, and posted at the site.

Secures all equipment in a dry, locked storage area.

Makes sure girls and adults avoid wearing jewelry, especially pierced earrings, looped earrings, bracelets, and necklaces in contact sports or where jewelry may become entangled in equipment.

Makes sure a list of emergency telephone numbers, including those for emergency rescue ser vices and the police, is posted or carried by the adult in charge.

Teaches girls to take shelter away from tall objects in a storm with lightning and thunder. Find the lowest point in an open flat area.. Squat low to the ground on the balls of the feet. Have girls place their hands on their knees with their heads between them. Instruct girls to make themselves the smallest targets possible and to minimize their contact with the ground.

Girls receive basic instruction in sledding safety and conduct rules.

Girls learn to perform basic steering skills, including how to slow down.

Conditions are monitored, and breaks are taken to prevent hypothermia and frostbite.

Girls slide downhill feet first to reduce potential for head injuries from collisions.

Girls and leaders agree on the portion of slope to be used for sledding and the portion to be used for walking uphill.

On hills provided for snow tubing, girls review and obey posted rules.

Sledding is conducted in an area free of vehicles.

The site has no obstructions such as rocks, trees, or signposts.

A first-aider is present.