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Training

Special Thanks to the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators (IASA) American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) for putting together, supplying and posting these training materials and other resources.

• Renting Snowmobiles Successfully - A Guide to Best Business Practices
  • Summary PDF (150 KB)
  • Complete Guide PDF (8.5 MB)
    • Introduction - Cover, Introduction/Overview, and Contents PDF (595 KB)
    • Chapter 1: Personnel Selection and Training PDF (1.2 MB)
    • Chapter 2: Customer Orientation and Education PDF (1.2 MB)
    • Chapter 3: Operations PDF (1.05 MB)
    • Chapter 4: Safety and Risk Management PDF (1.7 MB)
    • Appendix: Resources, References, Photo Credits, IASA Snowmobile Rental Survey, Sample Forms, and Sample Educational Materials PDF (2.9 MB)

     

• Sledder's Pledge Card PDF (26 KB)
   
• Hand Signals Poster PDF (267 KB)
   
• Code of Ethics PDF (261 KB)
   
• Snowmobiler's Do's & Don'ts PDF (257 KB)
   
• Guidelines For Snowmobile Trail Groomer Operator Training - A Resource Guide For Trails Grooming Managers And Equipment Operators
  • Summary PDF (95 KB)
  • Complete Guide PDF (5.4 MB)
    • Cover, Contents, and Chapter 1: Introduction to Trail Grooming PDF (1.87 MB)
    • Chapter 2: Grooming Equipment PDF (1.95 MB)
    • Chapter 3: Managing Grooming Operations, Equipment, and Safety; Chapter 4: Operating Grooming Equipment; Chapter 5: Maintaining Grooming Equipment; Chapter 6: Record Keeping; Chapter 7: Recommendations for Groomer Operator Certification; Glossary of Terms; Resources; References; Appendix - Sample Forms PDF (1.56 MB)

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    • Cover, Contents, and Chapter 1: Introduction to Trail Grooming PDF (1.87 MB)
    • Chapter 2: Grooming Equipment PDF (1.95 MB)
    • Chapter 3: Managing Grooming Operations, Equipment, and Safety PDF (534 KB)
    • Chapter 4: Operating Grooming Equipment PDF (736 KB)
    • Chapter 5: Maintaining Grooming Equipment PDF (56 KB)
    • Chapter 6: Record Keeping; Chapter 7: Recommendations for Groomer Operator Certification; Glossary of Terms; Resources; References; Appendix - Sample Forms PDF (298 KB)

   

• Trail Grooming Awareness Brochure
  • Black & White PDF (175 KB)
  • Color PDF (249 KB)

   

• Guidelines for Snowmobile Trail Signing & Placement PDF (194 KB)
   
   
• Drive Safe
  The ACSA is funding a nation-wide program to elevate public awareness to the dangers of operating any motor-vehicle while intoxicated. Safety is always a priority to snowmobile associations across the U.S., whether riding a snowmobile or operating a car. We invite everyone to download and distribute these posters to help educate and spread the word.
  
  To download, right-click on a link below and select to "Save Target As" to save it to your local computer.
  

  PDF format         (753 KB)

  JPG format ZIP file (668 KB)

  
  
  
  

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