The Northumberland Sports Council has launched a new sports helmet lending program to ensure more children can take part in sports.
Northumberland Sports Council President Eugene Todd told our newsroom the program will allow schools and community groups to borrow helmets at no cost, allowing children to safely participate in sports activities that require protective head gear.
Todd says it means children who can’t afford a helmet are able to participate in skating programs at arenas that require the safety gear, and are not left behind in the school room during these athletic programs.
Todd says it’s just one of the areas that can help children.
The Helmet Lending Program is already up and running, with bags of 20 CSA-approved helmets available to be signed out at the following locations:
– In Port Hope at the Jack Burger Sports Complex. To borrow helmets from this location, call (905) 885-2474.
– In Cobourg at the Cobourg Community Centre. To borrow helmets from this location, call (905) 372-7371.
– In Brighton at the King Edward Park Arena. To borrow helmets from this location, call (613) 475-0302.
– In Trent Hills at the Campbellford Arena. To borrow helmets from this location, call (705) 653-1670.
– In Colborne at the Keeler Centre. To borrow helmets from this location, call (905) 355-2846.
– In Baltimore at the Baltimore Community Centre. To borrow helmets from this location, call (905) 372-5662.
