Safety
At bcskateboarding.org we strongly recommend the wearing of helmet, pads and appropriate skate shoes. We also suggest you check your equipment regularly for wear and tear. If you need some more information check in at your local skate merchant.
Used by permission from the Kamloops Injury Prevention Network
News articles
2010
May 20th: Penticton Western News
May 13th: Comox Valley Record
April 22nd: Penticton Western News
2009
November 24th: Vancouver Courier
November 24th: Tri-CityNews
August 3rd: Nanaimo News Bulletin
Helmet use encouraged: Bancroft This Week
Robin Cherbo – Nelson City Councillor
Video articles
Wipeout - watch, learn and listen
A sobering account of a preventable accident.
An excellent explanation of the basics of skateboarding safety.
A skateboard commercial
Skateboarding Safety - John McDonald (1976)
Web portals for skateboard safety
- Mum promotes safety with her venture
- Professional Canadian Skater Max Dufor tells us why he wears a helmet
- Scholastic News
- A song for the wee ones
- Injuryfreezone
- Odeus
- Go Skate or Go Home
- Skate lesson basics
- Skateboard Basics
- Real story to consider
- Helmets
- Head Protection
- Ride another day
- Downhill Specific Helmet
- Save your noggin use a helmet
Following these simple tips provided to you by the Ottawa Paramedic Service. Reading the S.K.A.T.E.B.O.A.R.D. tips below will keep you on your board and out of the hands of paramedics.
S top skateboarding when you are tired.
K neepads, elbow pads, helmets, long-sleeve shirts and pants will reduce the severity of cuts and scrapes, bumps and bruises.
A lways skateboard in a safe area, like a skateboard park. Keep away from vehicle traffic.
T raining will give you basic skills like board control. As you gain experience, that is the time o gain speed and learn new, more difficult maneuvers.
E veryone should learn CPR and first aid – the life you save could be someone you know.
B oard require regular maintenance. Inspect your board frequently and replace broken parts like wheels. Choose a board that is right for you and your skill levels.
O nly skate where there are no cracks, bumps and where it is clear of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Only skate where allowed. The best place for skateboarding is the skateboard park.
A lways crouch low, relax, hug your arms and roll when you fall. It’s a good idea to practice falling and do so at very slow speeds.
R ide with a buddy is always better and safer. If you get hurt someone can assist you.
D aylight is the only time when you should be on your board unless in a well lighted Skateboard Park. See where you’re skating and so that others will be able to see you.
