Helmet Safety

Helmet Safety Program - "We Caught You Using Your Head"

For the summer of 2010 the Sport Medicine Council is pleased to have Tamra Irwin as its Helmet Safety Coordinator.

Each summer, the Sport Medicine Council of Manitoba administers a program dealing with helmet safety and awareness. In recent years, the program has expanded from promoting only bicycle helmet use to including inline skating and skateboarding helmet use. The goal of "We Caught You Using Your Head" is not only to increase helmet use among the general public, but also to inform those already wearing helmets of the correct way to protect their head.

Some of the many initiatives and events attended or coordinated by the SMCM's Helmet Safety Program include the following:

TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC

May 30th, 2010

The SMSCM could be found with a Jell-o mold of a brain, a shattered helmet that saved a life, coloring pages for kids and our famous Helmet Safety and Helmet Fitting Board, set up in the Food, Fit & Fun Tent, hosted by the Province of Manitoba and the Department of Healthy Living. Families enjoying the event were encouraged to approach the display, touch the 'Jell-o brain' as well as ask questions regarding helmet safety, bike safety, and helmet fitting. 

KIRKFIELD-WESTWOOD SUMMER CAMPS 

Thursday July 8th - Thursday July 29, 2010

The SMSCM conducts its ‘Elementary-School’ based Helmet Safety presentation, complete with some free helmets to give away. The presentations provided a break from the daily activities of the camp and gave the children a chance to learn outside of a school setting.

"We Caught You Using Your Head!"

July-September 2010

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The SMSCM “We Caught You Using Your Head” helmet safety program is in full swing again this summer, and we are looking for you. Individuals who are “caught using their heads” and wearing their helmets will receive prize packages donated by local businesses in reward for their safe riding practices during wheeled activities. i.e. cycling, skateboarding and rollerblading. Look for us in the parks this summer.

Thanks to our many great sponsors!