1. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
These conditions apply when a sports club or an individual coach reserves areas within a ski resort for the purpose of conducting supervised sports training.
2. BOOKING OF TRAINING AREAS
2.1 A training area reservation can be made in the manner required by the ski resort – either in person on site, by phone or email, or through the resort’s online booking system.
When making a reservation, the applicant must provide the information required by the ski resort, including details of the person making the reservation, the time of use, the size of the group, and the discipline being trained.
2.2 A reservation becomes binding for the ski resort once it has been confirmed verbally, in writing, or for example by email.
2.3 The booked training area will be held for the reserving party until the start of the agreed time. If the reserving party does not arrive by the start of the reservation or fails to inform the ski resort of a later arrival before the reserved time ends, the ski resort may release the area for use by other customers.
3. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE SKI RESORT
3.1 The ski resort has the right to assign a training area most suitable for the group. When selecting the area, the resort must consider the nature of the intended training, the size and skill level of the group, slope conditions, and the general customer situation at the resort. The ski resort may assign multiple groups to the same training area simultaneously if necessary.
3.2 The ski resort may prohibit the intended training if slope conditions or the customer situation require it for safety reasons.
3.3 The ski resort has the right to suspend the supervised training if it poses a danger to others or if the instructions provided by the ski resort are not followed.
3.4 The ski resort must ensure that slope conditions meet official safety requirements (for example, that protective padding, safety nets, and signage required for slope safety are properly installed and maintained)..
3.5 The ski resort must provide the reserving party with all relevant information concerning the slopes and their use, taking into account the intended training activity.
3.6 The ski resort must ensure that the reserving party and all members of the supervised training group have access to the general terms and conditions governing the use of the ski resort’s services.
3.7 The ski resort may require that the training area be visibly marked or fenced off by the reserving party so that outsiders cannot enter the area. The resort may also require that the reserving party provide supervisors or stewards to ensure that only the designated group members use the area.
3.8 The ski resort may require that any structures or trees located within or adjacent to the training area that may pose a danger (e.g., light poles, trees) be protected by the reserving party using padding or nets.
If such protective equipment is required, the ski resort shall provide the necessary materials. The reserving party is responsible for maintaining the equipment during use and must return it immediately after the reservation ends.
4. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE RESERVING PARTY
4.1 The reserving party must provide the ski resort with the information specified in Section 2 when making the reservation. Any changes to this information must be reported to the ski resort without delay and no later than before using the training area.
4.2 The reserving party must inform the ski resort of any specific requests concerning the location of the training area when making the reservation.
4.3 The reserving party must fulfill all safety and operational requirements set by the ski resort under Section 3 before commencing supervised training.
4.4 The reserving party must comply with the general terms and conditions governing the use of the ski resort’s services and ensure that all members of the supervised training group also comply with them.
4.5 The reserving party is responsible for ensuring that the training activities are carried out safely, taking into account the age and skill level of the participants, as well as slope and weather conditions and the presence of other guests.
4.6 At the end of the training session, the reserving party must remove all equipment placed on the slope (such as gates or markers) and restore the area to a safe condition for general use (for example, by leveling grooves or ruts created during training).
5. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
5.1 The ski resort is liable for damages resulting from its own negligence or omission.
5.2 The ski resort is not liable for damages caused by the negligence or omission of the reserving party, the coach, or any member of the supervised training group or its staff.
5.3 The reserving party is liable for damages resulting from the negligence or omission of the reserving party, the coach, assistants, or members of the supervised training group.
6. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
6.1 Any disputes arising from these conditions shall primarily be resolved through negotiations between the parties. If no agreement can be reached, the matter may be submitted to a competent district court in Finland.
7. VALIDITY
7.1 These conditions have been reviewed and approved by the Technical Committee of the Finnish Ski Area Association (FSAA), Ski Sport Finland, and the Finnish Snowboard Association.
They entered into force on September 26, 2012.
