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Indiana Snowmobilers Association

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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