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MOST IS NOT ENOUGH campaign was launched by the Brain Injury Association of Canada in 2007 to garner support across Canada to solicit the Gov't of Canada to pass a law under the Hazardous Product Act (Hockey Helmets are under this Act) to put into law a winter sport helmet safety standard. You can help by adding your name to the list to support Bill C-412 that will make it a reality to have all ski & snowboard helmets in Canada meet CSA Standards.
BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit's mission is to make BC a safe place by coordinating efforts, prevention and research that will significantly reduce injuries and its consequences. If you need facts and stats on injuries, click on "Injury Facts" or if you're preparing any research project for school on injury control, this is the site to visit!
"SuperDave" Norona, Multi-Sport Athlete, Adventure Racer who is dedicated to helping others stay at the top of their game when they participate in sports and recreation. Dave has worked with Elementary and Secondary Schools in BC on behalf of the BC Injury Prevention Centre for the last eight years. Check his site for race results from around the world and his outdoor survival programs that he teaches in British Columbia. You can book him to come to your school!
World Class Adventurer, Explorer, Kevin Vallely travels the world in search of compelling outdoor challenges whether it is climbing active volcanoes in Java, cycling through the frozen barrens of the Alaskan wilderness or kayaking on "The Sacred Sea of Siberia", Lake Baikal with his family in tow. Kevin juggles his time as an explorer, architect and father, and still finds time to teach students how they can pursue their life goals by learning about survival skills and risk-taking in any environment. As a world-class athlete and an award-winning architect, Kevin loves sharing his epic adventures. He truly does have the spirit to survive and he strongly believes in being prepared in all that he does.
Think First Canada's website has an excellent section on concussions in sports with downloadable Concussion Cards for parents and doctors. Information on when to call for help, preventing concussions and when to return to play.
SMARTRISK Navigator has the latest research on boaters who carry - but don't wear - lifejackets. A new research paper, Will it Float? Mandatory PFD Wear Legislation in Canada is leading the way in changing perceptions and laws about water safety. How many seconds does it take to put on a personal floation device? Check out the report to find out!
Canadian Health Network has healthy lifestyle information for all Canadians from kids to seniors. Health organizations from across Canada are linked to the CHN web site including our high traffic web site, injuryfreezone.com, which is designed for kids who like recreational activities and interactive games. To find the kids stuff, click on the Injury Prevention link and then go to "quick search tool bar" and then select "kids stuff" or "games & quizzes". Then click "go".
ICBC Road Safety For Kids has safety tips for kids on bicycle safety, car passenger safety and pedestrian safety. Another program is "Bike Smarts" for kids. The Bike Smarts handbook helps teachers, youth leaders and cycling instructors improve the knowledge, skills and attitudes of children with respect to safe handling of their first vehicle - a bicycle.
Louis Garneau Sports Inc. is a Canadian company that sells awesome sports equipment and clothing. LG helmets are certified to the highest safety standards. Look for ASTM, CPSC or CSA safety stickers inside every helmet you buy to ensure that crash testing for impacts has been done. Louis Garneau is also one of the B.C. Injury Prevention Centre's sponsors for its' "Free Helmet Rentals" Campaign at Whistler Blackcomb Mountain and Sun Peaks Ski Resort.
Butt Gear for snowboarders can help protect your tailbone and hips when you fall. Check out the latest body armour to cover your butt. There's also lots of great tips to help you defy gravity while grabbing air!
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute has global research on bicycle helmets. Who wears them, how they are crash tested for maximum safety and the latest design changes for road racing. Always make sure there is a certified safety sticker in any helmet you wear.
Action Schools! BC is a best practices physical activity model designed to assist elementary schools in creating individualized school action plans to promote healthy living. The goal is to provide more opportunities for more children to be more physically active more often.
SPORT BC is a voice for amateur sport, advocating for increased participation in physical activity and striving towards excellence in all levels of competition. Sport BC's members include 62 provincial sport organizations and twenty other sport-related organizations, which represent over 800,000 British Columbians as participants, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers.
SPORT BRANCH as a government agency in British Columbia supports sports excellence. BC is the only province with two national sport centres and five regional sport centres. Vancouver and Whistler have secured the Canadian nomination for 2010 Winter Olympics providing many more opportunities for children and youth to realize their dreams in sport and recreation.
Bowes Productions - Clay Animation Studios is the home of the BC Injury Prevention Centre's characters, Hemorrhage Hank & Li'l Snicker. Would you like to know how clay animation is done?
International In-Line Skating Association has statistics and reports on sports injuries; national in-line skating competitions, rules of the road, skate patrol and places to skate.
CBC Market Place Hockey Helmet Study is an excellent consumers report with information on hockey conscussions, helmet standards and injury prevention.
DASH (Directorate of Agencies for School Health) has the latest news and information about school health projects and resources in British Columbia, information about Breakfast for Learning in schools and Comprehensive School Health.
Canadian Avalance Association has detailed information on avalanche conditions, a training section and a new interactive discussion section for back country skiers who need to know more about avalanches. Also, check out the Avalanche Bulletin that is updated twice weekly.
US Consumer Product Safety Commission sent out a press release recommending the wearing of helmets when snowboarding.
SportMedBC is a focal point for sport medicine and science within the provincial sport system. If you're interested in Sport Safety and Sport Training then this is site for the ultimate in resources for British Columbians interested in sport activities.
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FLASH GAME
Hemorrhage
Hank's Skater Toss
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WIPEOUT VIDEO
Flying Pasta
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SKILLS TEST
Do you have the skills?
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CORY LECLERC
4-Key Survival Skills Video
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NEW TV AD
Snow Man
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