With the whole of Britain covered in a white blanket of snow, it’s understandable that most garden trampolines have been forgotten whilst the youngsters head for the nearest decent slope with their sledges. What an opportunity. Now might be a good time to remind parents and children of the Top Ten Tobogganing Safety Tips as compiled by Super Tramp. Here they are:
To maximise safety at all times it is recommended that children under 12 are supervised by a responsible adult during tobogganing. Children under 5 should be accompanied on their sledge by an adult.
1.Choose a hill with a gentle slope and long run off area for your tobogganing.
2.Avoid icy surfaces and make sure the hill has a good covering of snow.
3.Make sure your chosen slope is free of holes and obstacles such as buildings, rocks, trees, fences, farm implements and frozen mole hills!
4.Use a well-designed, sturdy sledge with good handholds – ‘homemade’ or ‘adapted’ items will invariably be more difficult to control and not as safe.
5.Only toboggan in day-light, or in well-lit areas.
6.Go down the hill sitting up and facing forward on your sledge. Never go down head first, backwards or standing up.
7.Make sure your tobogganing route is clear right down to the bottom and avoid any routes which are near to streams or rivers. Do not start your tobogganing straight after another person.
8.During your tobogganing, tuck in your arms, legs and all your clothing such as scarves, drawstrings etc.
9.If you do fall off your sledge or stop unexpectedly, immediately move out of the way of other tobogganists.
10.Dress properly for the cold with hats, gloves, and warm waterproof clothing including footwear.
Happy sledging
Olga …
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