How many people do you know this year that have had serious head injuries whilst out on the snow slopes, a fair few i imagine!
Most of which were actually wearing helmets and have now after some critical times pulled through! Imagine what could have happened had they not been wearing one...

The blunt fact in the matter is that helmets save lives and it doesn't matter who you are or how cool you think you may be always wear one. I know we are all guilty from time to time in not putting it on but truth is every time you are out riding without one you are taking a massive roll of the dice in your safety.

According to recent research by the British Medical Journal, general head injury can be reduced by 35% by wearing a helmet. For children aged 13 years or younger, head injury can even be reduced by 59%. Thats a big percentage!

This statistic has been seen by many insurance companies and has started to change the way they look at things. British insurance provider Essential Travel has announced its 'no helmet, no cover for head injuries' policy. Essential Travel insures up to 25,000 skiers a season and is aiming to roll out its new policy next season. The company hopes other insurance providers will follow its example.

This being said, all children aged 16 and under partaking in any activity at The Snow Centre have to wear a crash helmet while on the snow, even in non-skiing and snowboarding activities. Helmets are also compulsory for everyone participating in freestyle activities, ringos, lessons from Level 1 to Level 4 inclusive, race training and any form of competition.

I fully support this decision made By The Snow Centre and think everyone else should follow in their footsteps.

~Sam~

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