A person over 18 who is not a Member of the Club and who wishes to ride the Cresta Run may apply for Supplementary (SL) Membership, which shall terminate automatically at the close of each season. A person wishing to use the Run in a subsequent season must make a fresh application for SL Membership. Women are not permitted to ride the Cresta Run.

The Cresta Run is open to SL Members on practice days (normally designated weekdays) from opening time, 8 am or 8.30 am, until 9.30 am. Thereafter availability of the Run is dependent upon the requirements of Life and Full Members who have priority. SL Members may not ride on race days (i.e. weekends and (normally) one day mid-week) save with special permission from the Secretary.

Entrance Fees

First Season:  first 5 rides:	SFr. 600
Second and subsequent seasons:	SFr. 500

The Entrance Fee is returnable only if the application for SL Membership is not accepted or no single ride is available to the SL Member during his stay.  Unused rides are not transferable.

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Extra Rides

Extra Rides (aged 28 or over on 20 December)	SFr. 50 per ride
Extra Rides (aged under 28 on 20 December)	SFr. 35 per ride

Extra Rides will be recorded by the Club, and every SL Member must pay for them in the Clubhouse on the last day of his riding and before leaving St Moritz.

Once in St. Moritz and before riding, all riders must agree to be bound by the Rules of the Club and will not be permitted to ride unless they have signed the back of their application card before their first ride in a season, accepting the following:

“Whether as a Member or as a SL rider I ride the Cresta Run because I freely choose to do so. I do so as an individual and do not regard the arrangement whereunder I do so as a commercial or business arrangement.

“I acknowledge that tobogganing on this Run is dangerous. I willingly accept the risk that I may suffer injury in using the Run. I acknowledge that, if that should happen, no liability will attach to the Club, its officers, servants, agents or its contractors or to any other rider using the Run. I acknowledge that this exclusion of liability extends to all accidents relating to the use of the Run even if any of the aforesaid has been at fault.

“I acknowledge that such exclusion of liability extends to all errors of design, construction and manufacture, to all equipment used or provided for use on the Run and to all aspects of the operation, management and use of the Run.

I use the Run as a consequence of my own choice and decision and I have taken the opportunity (or do not wish to take the opportunity) to familiarise myself with such risks as I take and dangers as I may face.

“I also acknowledge that legal proceedings of any kind arising out of my use of the Run shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Swiss Courts and to the principles and processes of Swiss Law. That applies equally to any dispute arising with the Club or its officers, servants or employees or other riders and to all legal processes arising out of my use of the Run whether they be in contract, tort, delict or otherwise howsoever.

“In acknowledging that I visit and use the Run entirely at my own risk and that neither the Club nor any of its officers, servants or agents or its contractors or any other rider shall be under any liability whatsoever to me, I undertake both for myself and for my heirs and dependants and for my successors that neither I nor they will make any claim against the Club, its officers, servants,  agents or contractors or such other rider whether for death, personal injury or otherwise arising out of my use of the Run as a result of anything done or that may have been omitted to be done and which affects that use of the Run.”

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All EU Nationals should carry an EHIC card. The card is extremely easy to apply for on-line. This European Commission website page gives links to all the appropriate EU member states’ sites. UK residents can apply direct here: . The card is not a substitute for travel/accident insurance. It will not cover private medical care, repatriation, helicopter/mountain rescue, theft or loss, to give some examples, but should be used in conjunction with appropriate insurance.

By signing the application for SL Membership a rider accepts that he uses the Run entirely at his own risk and he agrees that the Club is under no responsibility for injuries to riders, who should be insured, nor for damage to or loss of his personal property.

2012/13 Season
Riders of all nationalities may purchase insurance at the Clubhouse. It is made available by the Club for the benefit of those who have arrived at the Cresta without proper insurance, and who do not wish to delay riding while they investigate alternatives. The Club is paid a commission by the insurers for the work involved, but the Club does not act for individuals taking out the insurance, and owes no duty to such individuals. The Club gives no assurances, and makes no representations, as to the merits of the Policy, and has no responsibility to a rider in respect of any uninsured or unpaid claim.

In particular it should be noted:

1. It is Accident, not Travel insurance. It will not cover, for example, cancellation, delay, loss/theft of personal baggage etc.
2. It will only cover the Cresta Run, Bobsleigh and Skeleton. It will not cover any other winter sport (e.g. ski-ing, snowboarding, ice-skating, lang-lauf, etc).
3. It is only available for those aged 16-69. (Those aged 65-69 must pay a double premium).
4. All UK riders should carry an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card).
5. In the event of a possible claim, riders must contact the specialist assistance providers prior to incurring costs.
6. There are limits both in the period of time allowed for, and the expense of, follow-up treatment once a rider has returned home.
7. Standard conditions also apply. (e.g. pre-existing conditions not advised, influence of drugs/alcohol voiding cover, etc)
8. The insured rider remains directly liable for any bills which are not paid by the insurers.

To take out insurance at the Clubhouse, see Richard Robbins or Harriet Brabazon when registering.

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An applicant for SL Membership must before opening time on his first day:

1. Complete and sign the front and rear of the application card.
2. Enter his name on the appropriate Practice List.
3. Take his application card to the Secretariat in the Bar to register and pay. Payment can be made in cash or by credit card.

If, after payment of the Entrance Fee, his application for SL Membership is accepted, an SL Member is entitled to the following:

1. Up to five rides on the Run. In normal circumstances this may involve riding on up to three practice days.
2. Thereafter such extra rides as maybe available on non-race days, subject to the priority of Life and Full Members,
3. Free use of equipment.
4. Use of all Clubhouse facilities upon days and at times when he is riding. At all other times the SL Member must be signed in by a member and wear the appropriate Badge. With the permission of the Secretariat, an SL Member may bring a guest, for whom he must purchase a Day Guest Badge, on the days he is riding.

Beginners, i.e. those who have never ridden before, receive special attention and a copy of the booklet "Hints to Beginners". A beginner should, if possible, spend a morning watching riding and inspecting the Run. On the next practice day he should:

1. Arrive at the Clubhouse at least 45 minutes before the Run opens. Late arrivals will not be allowed to ride. The Run opens at 0830 in December, so a Beginner must arrive by 0745 at the latest. In January and February, the Run opens at 0800, so a Beginner must arrive by 0715 at the latest to receive his equipment and application card.
2. Enter his name on the Beginners' List and take action as in para 5 above to register and pay at least 15 minutes before opening time.
3. Attend an introductory talk by the Secretary 10 minutes before riding begins.
4. Attend the School for Beginners in the area of Junction Hut, prior to riding his first three courses.