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Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
www.ofsc.on.ca
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Date of Purchase
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Trail Permit No
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Place sticker here
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Section I: Terms and Conditions:
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The purchaser acknowledges
that he/she has read, understood and agrees to the following Terms and
Conditions whether or not a signature has been provided.
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A. The vendor snowmobile club or the OFSC may
deny the permit purchaser or the snowmobile driver access to the OFSC trails
if either fails
to
comply with any OFSC Terms and Conditions or Bylaws.
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B. The person identified on the Application for
Trail Permit shall ensure that all operators and passengers of the snowmobile
to which the
permit
is affixed are made aware of these conditions before accessing an OFSC trail.
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C. STOP WHEN REQUESTED TO DO SO. Report all
damage to property to the nearest snowmobile club and police officer.
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D. If the Trail Permit is lost, stolen or damaged and
needs to be replaced, contact the vendor snowmobile club. The fee for a replacement permit is
$10.00. You must present the original
trail permit receipt along with the original permit, or portion thereof. If not available, a police report or police
incident # is required for stolen or lost permits.
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E. The Trail Permit is valid for the period shown on
the Trail Permit and the Application for Trail Permit. A new Trail Permit must be purchased each
season or after the expiration date.
Trail
Permit purchases are non-refundable.
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F. Where a person has accessed OFSC Benefits
and Offers, report a change of address within 6 days to the Ontario
Federation of Snowmobile
Clubs, 9-501 Welham Rd., Barrie, Ontario L4N 8Z6. Telephone:
(705) 739-7669, Fax: (705) 739-5005, Email Address: permits@ofsc.on.ca
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ASSUMPTIONS FOR OFSC TRAIL USE
Snowmobiling is an inherently risky off-road
activity that occurs in an unpredictable natural environment. Prior to entering onto an OFSC Prescribed
Trail, every snowmobiler must be familiar with the "Assumptions for OFSC
Trail Use" as follows:
1.
All snowmobiles will be operated under a lawful trail use permit; 2. All
operators and passengers willingly use the trails at their own risk; 3.
Operators and passengers know and will obey the law, including, The
Occupiers’ Liability Act, The Motorized Snow Vehicles Act and the Trespass
to Property Act; 4. It is
recognized and accepted that snowmobiling is essentially an off-road activity
taking place in the natural environment; 5. The OFSC is a volunteer-based
organization with finite resources and manpower; 6. It is not practical,
possible or desirable to maintain all trails uniformly or to remove all
potential hazards; 7. The OFSC is providing the privilege of trail access
without any guarantee of service or quality; 8. Operators and passengers will
not consume alcohol prior to or while using the trails; 9. Operators and
passengers will be prudent and responsible and shall ensure that snowmobiles
are operated with appropriate care and control at all times; 10. Operators
and passengers know how to snowmobile competently; 11. Weather conditions
affect trails and snowmobile operation and may change without warning; 12.
The maximum speed on trails is 50 km/h unless reduced by law or conditions;
13. There may be permitted users on the trail other than snowmobilers; 14.
Operators will stay to the right of the trail notwithstanding that there are
no center lines; 15. Operators know that there may be grooming or other
maintenance activities under way at any time of the day or night; 16.
Operators and passengers know that snowmobile trails are not engineered
highways; 17. All operators and passengers know and will adhere to the
principles published in The Snowmobilers’ Code of Ethics; 18. All
operators and passengers are aware that they use the trails at their sole
risk; 19. Operators and passengers are aware that emergency and cell phone
service may not be available; 20. Operators and passengers are aware that
there are no legal requirements for signage on trails and, when provided, it
is only for assistance and convenience; 21. Operators and passengers know
that snowmobiling on OFSC trails is regarded as a family-oriented activity;
22. Operators and passengers know the unique and particular dangers of ice
crossing; 23. The grooming and maintenance of trails, when provided, is meant
solely to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of the safe and prudent operators
and passengers; 24. Operators and passengers will dress appropriately for all
conditions and will be equipped and will have appropriate emergency equipment
at all times.
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Section II: Waiver of Claims/Assumption of Risks
(please read carefully and initial individual conditions):
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1.  By initialing this document you give
up certain legal rights, including the right to sue. *Initial:
2. By using the trail system, the
purchaser, (“I”) agrees to save harmless and keep indemnified any landowners
from which the OFSC’s trail system operates, and
 the
OFSC, its volunteers, members, directors, officers, employees and their
respective agents, officials, servants, and representatives from and against
all claims, actions, costs and
expenses and demands in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person
or property of any driver or passenger operating the aforementioned permitted snowmobile, howsoever caused,
arising out of or in connection with the use of the OFSC trail system,
notwithstanding that the same
may have been contributed to or occasioned by the negligence of said bodies,
or any of them, their agents, officials, servants, or representatives. It is further understood and agreed that
this agreement is binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators,
and assigns. * Initial:
 3. I acknowledge having read and understood
the above and agree to each term and agree to inform all other users or
passengers of my snowmobile of these conditions. *Initial:
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Section III: Application for OFSC Member
Benefits/Offers: Please complete the
following information:
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 By checking this box and signing below, I would like to access applicable OFSC
Benefits/Offers using the registered owner’s name and address on the Application
for
the Trail Permit for mailing
or for OFSC purposes. The OFSC values
your privacy and the protection of your personal information. By authorizing the release of my name
and address information, I
consent to the OFSC's use of this information for purposes related to the
mandate of the OFSC (www.ofsc.on.ca).
I further understand that any
information provided to the
OFSC is out of custody and control of the Ministry of Transportation and that
the OFSC will have sole responsibility of the information.
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Transfer of OFSC Member Benefits/Offers:
Please
use the following name and address for someone other than the registered
owner listed on the Application for the Trail Permit, to receive mailings or
for OFSC purposes. Please Print:
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Name
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Email:
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Mailing Address - Street No & Name
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City/Town/Village & Province/State
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Postal Code/Zip Code
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Tel. No.
( )
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□ Please send only one copy of member
magazine.
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□ I am
currently an active club Volunteer!
□ YES,
I would like to volunteer for the club, please contact me either by phone or
email if provided.
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Signature
X
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Email:
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□ I would not like to access applicable OFSC
Benefits and Offers and do not authorize the release of the name and address
information
indicated on the Application for Trail
Permit.
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Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
www.ofsc.on.ca
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Date of Purchase
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Trail Permit No
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Place sticker here
D
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Section I: Terms and Conditions:
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The purchaser acknowledges
that he/she has read, understood and agrees to the following Terms and
Conditions whether or not a signature has been provided.
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A. The vendor snowmobile club or the OFSC may
deny the permit purchaser or the snowmobile driver access to the OFSC trails
if either fails
to
comply with any OFSC Terms and Conditions or Bylaws.
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B. The person identified on the Application for
Trail Permit shall ensure that all operators and passengers of the snowmobile
to which the
permit is affixed are made aware of these conditions
before accessing an OFSC trail.
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C. STOP WHEN REQUESTED TO DO SO. Report all
damage to property to the nearest snowmobile club and police officer.
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F. If the Trail Permit is lost, stolen or damaged and needs
to be replaced, contact the vendor snowmobile club. The fee for a replacement permit is
$10.00. You must present the original
trail permit receipt along with the original permit, or portion thereof. If not available, a police report or police
incident # is required for stolen or lost permits.
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G. The Trail Permit is valid for the period shown on
the Trail Permit and the Application for Trail Permit. A new Trail Permit must be purchased each
season or after the expiration date.
Trail
Permit purchases are non-refundable.
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F. Where a person has accessed OFSC Benefits
and Offers, report a change of address within 6 days to the Ontario
Federation of Snowmobile
Clubs, 9-501 Welham Rd., Barrie, Ontario L4N 8Z6. Telephone:
(705) 739-7669, Fax: (705) 739-5005, Email Address: permits@ofsc.on.ca
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ASSUMPTIONS FOR OFSC TRAIL USE
Snowmobiling is an inherently risky off-road
activity that occurs in an unpredictable natural environment. Prior to entering onto an OFSC Prescribed
Trail, every snowmobiler must be familiar with the "Assumptions for OFSC
Trail Use" as follows:
1.
All snowmobiles will be operated under a lawful trail use permit; 2. All
operators and passengers willingly use the trails at their own risk; 3. Operators
and passengers know and will obey the law, including, The Occupiers’
Liability Act, The Motorized Snow Vehicles Act and the Trespass
to Property Act; 4. It is
recognized and accepted that snowmobiling is essentially an off-road activity
taking place in the natural environment; 5. The OFSC is a volunteer-based
organization with finite resources and manpower; 6. It is not practical,
possible or desirable to maintain all trails uniformly or to remove all
potential hazards; 7. The OFSC is providing the privilege of trail access
without any guarantee of service or quality; 8. Operators and passengers will
not consume alcohol prior to or while using the trails; 9. Operators and
passengers will be prudent and responsible and shall ensure that snowmobiles are
operated with appropriate care and control at all times; 10. Operators and
passengers know how to snowmobile competently; 11. Weather conditions affect
trails and snowmobile operation and may change without warning; 12. The
maximum speed on trails is 50 km/h unless reduced by law or conditions; 13.
There may be permitted users on the trail other than snowmobilers; 14.
Operators will stay to the right of the trail notwithstanding that there are
no center lines; 15. Operators know that there may be grooming or other
maintenance activities under way at any time of the day or night; 16.
Operators and passengers know that snowmobile trails are not engineered
highways; 17. All operators and passengers know and will adhere to the
principles published in The Snowmobilers’ Code of Ethics; 18. All
operators and passengers are aware that they use the trails at their sole
risk; 19. Operators and passengers are aware that emergency and cell phone
service may not be available; 20. Operators and passengers are aware that
there are no legal requirements for signage on trails and, when provided, it
is only for assistance and convenience; 21. Operators and passengers know
that snowmobiling on OFSC trails is regarded as a family-oriented activity;
22. Operators and passengers know the unique and particular dangers of ice
crossing; 23. The grooming and maintenance of trails, when provided, is meant
solely to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of the safe and prudent operators
and passengers; 24. Operators and passengers will dress appropriately for all
conditions and will be equipped and will have appropriate emergency equipment
at all times.
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Section II: Waiver of Claims/Assumption of Risks
(please read carefully and initial individual conditions):
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3. By signing this document you give
up certain legal rights, including the right to sue. *Initial:
4.  By using the trail system, the
purchaser, (“I”) agrees to save harmless and keep indemnified any landowners
from which the OFSC’s trail system operates, and the OFSC, its volunteers,
members, directors, officers, employees and their respective agents,
officials, servants, and representatives from and against all claims,
actions, costs and expenses and demands in respect of death, injury, loss or
damage to my person or property of any driver or passenger operating the
aforementioned permitted snowmobile, howsoever caused, arising out of or in
connection with the use of the OFSC trail system, notwithstanding that the
same may have been contributed to or occasioned by the negligence of said
bodies, or any of them, their agents, officials, servants, or
representatives. It is further understood and agreed that this agreement is
binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns. * Initial:
3. I acknowledge having read
and understood the above and agree to each term and agree to inform all other
users or passengers of my snowmobile of these conditions. *Initial:
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Section III: Application for OFSC Member Benefits/Offers: Please complete the following information:
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 By checking this box and signing below, I would like to access applicable OFSC
Benefits/Offers using the registered owner’s name and address on the Application
for the Trail Permit for
mailing or for OFSC purposes. The OFSC
values your privacy and the protection of your personal information. By authorizing the release of my name
and address information, I
consent to the OFSC's use of this information for purposes related to the
mandate of the OFSC (www.ofsc.on.ca).
I further understand that any
information provided to the
OFSC is out of custody and control of the Ministry of Transportation and that
the OFSC will have sole responsibility of the information.
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Transfer of OFSC Member Benefits/Offers:
Please
use the following name and address for someone other than the registered
owner listed on the Application for the Trail Permit, to receive mailings or
for OFSC purposes. Please Print:
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Name
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Email:
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Mailing Address - Street No & Name
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City/Town/Village & Province/State
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Postal Code/Zip Code
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Tel. No.
( )
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□ Please send only one copy of member
magazine.
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□ I am
currently an active club Volunteer!
□ YES,
I would like to volunteer for the club, please contact me either by phone or
email if provided.
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Signature
X
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Email:
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□ I would not like to access applicable OFSC
Benefits and Offers and do not authorize the release of the name and address
information
indicated on the Application for Trail
Permit.
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