Snow Safety - Cedar Springs Ski Club

SAFETY & RISK AWARENESS

Skiing, snowboarding and other activities that take place at ski areas are a lot of fun, but involve the risk of injury. The information contained in the Safety and Risk Awareness page is intended to inform you of the risks, dangers, and hazards that you may encounter at a ski area and help you to stay safe while enjoying these activities.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the Safety and Risk Awareness information before joining Cedar Springs Ski Club on the snow.

CSSC Membership and Snow School Waiver

The CSSC Waiver must be signed by all CSSC members and guests as a condition of registration and participation in all CSSC snow events.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us through our Contact Us form.
Download a PDF copy Here

Exclusion of Liability – Assumption of Risks

The use of ski resort premises and facilities and participation in activities at a ski resort requires an assumption of risks – as a condition of your use.
You may need to sign a waiver, or assume this risk by using a resort pass/lift ticket – this confirms that you assume all risk of personal injury, death, or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever, including negligence, breach of contract, breach of statutory duty of care, or breach of any other duty of care on the part of the ski area operator.
Refer below to an example of a ski resort waiver.

Alpine Responsibility Code

Before you hit the slopes or glades for the first time, please take a quick moment to make sure you are familiar with the safety guidelines that have been implemented for the safety of all skiers and snowboarders.

The best protection against accidents is knowing and respecting your limits and the Alpine Responsibility Code.

Safety On The Slopes

Skiing, snowboarding and other activities that take place at ski areas can involve the risk of injury or concussion – and we want to see you on a future trip!

Concussion Safety
At CSSC, we take safety seriously. Some injuries are easy to see and treat but brain injuries, such as concussions, don’t show on the outside and are not always obvious. Whether you’re a first-time skier/snowboarder or an experienced one, the following preventative measures can help you stay safe.

Review the Government of Ontario Concussion Awareness Resources prior to registration and Rowan’s Law: Concussion safety.

Help prevent concussions by:

Wearing the proper ski/riding equipment correctly. Developing skills and strength so that you can participate to the best of your ability.
Abide by the Alpine Responsibility Code and Cross-Country Responsibility Code.
Recognize signs and symptoms of a concussion and remove yourself from skiing/riding, even if you feel okay. Get yourself checked out by a snow patroller/physician/nurse practitioner.
Recognize signs and symptoms of a concussion in a fellow member and recommend they remove themselves from skiing/riding and get checked out by a snow patroller/physician/nurse practitioner.
Support gradual return to ski/riding.