KISS SCHOOL STANDARDS

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KISS Kiteboarding Centers Maintaining a safe school environment for our students is the responsibility of all instructors and school owners. The School Standards listed below are considered the minimum set of criteria for a KISS standard school. Each school seeking KISS status voluntarily meets or exceeds these conditions.

Individual schools may have special circumstances that require a revision or waiver of one or more standard conditions. Each case can be considered with the supporting evidence and arguments. These school standards and conditions may be revised by the training director, or a quorum of instructor trainers at any time.

KISS Certified Badge Schools may request the official school certification in writing. Along with proof of insurance, copy of the school's waiver form. Instructor's credentials, School's contact/ownership details, location diagrams and photos. Upon written acceptance, the school will be eligible to display the KISS "Certified Training Center" badge and use the "Certified" logo on their websites and promotional material. Downloads of large printable Logo files are available in the Pro Access Page. Certified Schools may be required to provide their proof of compliance at any time.

School Standards (Updated June 2005)

Uses the KISS Kiteboarding School Standards and Guidelines.

Each school must have at least one KISS Certified Kiteboarding Instructor.

Must have current Kiteboarding School Insurance.

Have each student sign a waiver/ acknowledgement of risks form.

Always have a CPR and First Aid trained person in attendance during all lessons.

Operate in a safe physical area free from dangerous obstructions.

Never promote or engage in Dangerous Kiteboarding activities.

Maintain a safe environment for Kiteboarding Students.

Have safety equipment on hand. i.e.. First Aid Kits, Radio or Phone for emergency calls.

Have a Rescue Boat, Jet Ski or other suitable water recovery vehicle.

Meet all legal requirements for a commercial operation in their area.

Keep Records of all Kiteboarding Students and lessons.

Always uses depowering safety devices on school kites.

Always use kite safety leashes.

Keeps their equipment in good condition and repair damage promptly.

Inspects each student's equipment before use.

Manages the safe operation of their lesson area and advises other kiters in the area of safety concerns e.g. safe launching.

Use discretion and cease all water activities during dangerous weather conditions.

Reports any serious accidents to the KISS office.