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The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization, mandated by its member clubs to act on a provincial level for the greater good of organized snowmobiling. Ontario's 231 local snowmobile clubs are formed into 17 districts, each represented at the provincial level by an elected Governor and an Operations Director. The Board of Governors meet six times throughout the year to set policy, undertake long term planning and oversee the provincial operations and budget on behalf of the clubs. The Operations Directors meet twice yearly to deal with trail-related issues and internal district concerns.
As the coordinating body for organized snowmobiling in Ontario, the OFSC provides advice and guidance to member clubs on a broad range of topics to ensure provincial objectives are met. The Federation is also responsible for activities that the clubs deem are best handled at the provincial level such as policy and procedures, the user pay system, TOP Trail planning, insurance, environment, and safety.
Proceeds from the sale of trail permits provide primary funding for both the trail operations of local snowmobile clubs and their provincial organization. With family membership now standing at about 200,000 the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is the largest snowmobiling organization in the world.
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Snowmobiling is a great source of recreation
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Everyone enjoys the outdoors
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Everyone wants to return home safely
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I understand and accept the risks associated with snowmobiling and I will take responsibility for my own actions...
 As a responsible snowmobiler, I will...
- I will ride in a manner that is a credit to our recreation:
- I will influence other snowmobilers to adhere to this Code of Ethics;
- I will respect the rights of others including property owners and other outdoor enthusiasts;
- I will protect our natural environment;
- I will ride in a responsible manner and will use only marked trails, areas or roads open to snowmobile;
- I will not harass or harm wildlife or the natural surroundings;
- I will minimize my impact on the environment;
- I will ride smart, be prepared and stay in control;
- I will check ice and weather conditions before riding;
- I will help those in distress;
- I will obey all laws and rules governing our recreation;
- I will promote proper snowmobile education and training;
- I will practice Zero Tolerance with respect to impaired driving
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