SECTION 4: PROGRAMS - - - - - Subject: Athletic Programs

Summer Training/Testing Camps

The Association, during the will hold a minimum of two testing camps and run a training program during the off season months.

Annual Push Competition

Each year, A.B.A. holds a dryland push competition. The purpose of this is:
(i) To enhance the skills of existing athletes.
(ii) To promote the sport publicly, via a visual display of the sport of bobsleigh.

Junior Athletes Policy

The Association defines Junior Athletes as, those between the ages of sixteen and eighteen. The Association recognizes the fundamental need for the development of young athletes in the perpetuation and development of excellent bobsleigh squads.

Waiver Information

A.B.A.'s RESPONSIBILITY

1. To make certain that the participants signing the waiver form have read and understand what it says.
2. To make the participants aware of all the risks involved in bobsleigh.
3. To remove/disqualify any participant that could cause injury to himself or others due to consumption of alcohol or drugs.

PARTICIPANT’S RESPONSIBILITY

1. To understand the waiver form before signing it.
2. To understand that they can be removed from the race, the track, and the premises by any authorized officials/ employees of A.B.A. if they are thought to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
3. That A.B.A. will not claim responsibility of any injury to persons under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
4. Any persons sliding under the auspices of being an A.B.A. member and not licensed will face a discipline hearing.

Driver School

Each year the Association shall hold at least one driving school. At this school the participants shall learn:

1. basic safety techniques
2. driving position skills on ice
3. strategic driving and visualization techniques
4. proper sled maintenance and sled repair
5. F.I.B.T. rules