ASC TRAINING CENTER
Policies and Safety
Mountain Safety
As a member of the National Ski Area Association with athletes participating in a range of snow sports, the ASC Training Center is a strong advocate for safety on the slopes, trails, and biathlon range.
We encourage athletes, parents, citizen racers, and the general public to learn about their responsibilities while participating in Alpine, Biathlon, Nordic, or Snowboard disciplines.
Avalanche Danger
SNOW IMMERSION SUFFOCATION (SIS)
Skiing and snowboarding off the groomed runs and in deep powder is one of the most exciting and appealing parts of our sport. However, if you decide to leave the groomed trails you are voluntarily accepting the risk of a deep snow immersion accident. A deep snow, or tree well immersion accident occurs when a skier or rider falls into an area of deep unconsolidated snow and becomes immobilized and suffocates. Deaths resulting from these kinds of accidents are referred to as a SIS hazards or Snow Immersion Suffocation (NSAA).
Chairlift Safety
Like NSAA, ASC Training Center views using and riding chair lifts in a responsible manner as one of the primary safety considerations for all skiers and boarders. A skier’s behavior has as much or more to do with the safety of the sport as does any piece of equipment from helmet to chair lift.
Terrain Park Safety
Helmet Safety
We join NSAA in promoting the use of helmets on the slopes. We urge skiers and riders to wear a helmet – but to ski or ride as if they are not wearing a helmet. We believe, like NSAA does, that skiing and snowboarding in a controlled and responsible manner – not helmets only – is the primary safety consideration for all skiers and boarders. A skier’s behavior has as much or more to do with the safety of the sport as does any piece of equipment.
RESPONSIBILITY CODE
SEVEN POINTS TO YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE:
- Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
- People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
- You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
- Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
- Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
- Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
KNOW THE CODE: IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Biathlon Safety
Biathletes at ASC Training Center engage in rigorous safety training prior to being certified to use the Biathlon range. Novice Biathletes of all ages are required to attend an Introduction to Biathlon clinic, which is focused on gun and range safety procedures, prior to joining any ASC Biathlon program
Safe Sport
As a U.S. Ski and Snowboard Podium Certified Club, we have proudly adopted the SafeSport guidelines and mission to make athlete well-being the centerpiece of our sports culture. All athletes deserve to participate in sports free from bullying, hazing, sexual misconduct or any form of emotional or physical abuse.
In addition to background screens for employees and volunteers, we are implementing the standards of SafeSport training and education as mandatory requirements for working with our athletes. These standards include:
- Criminal background screening for all employees, coaches, member athletes, and volunteers who are in regular contact with athletes or in positions of authority over athletes.
- Consistent education on prevention of sexual abuse, bullying, and hazing, and clear reporting structures in place to enable anyone who is concerned about any of these areas to be able to come forward and report.
- The development and implementation of policies to limit, as much as possible, one-on-one interactions with athletes at any time.
- Implementation and enforcement of policies and preparation for and quick response to random audits for compliance by the US Center for SafeSport.
- Background screening and SafeSport training: required of all employees, coaches, member athletes and volunteers who are in regular contact with athletes, or in positions of authority over athletes every two seasons.
- Fast Start Coaching Course: Now required for Level 100 certification.