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Date Adopted: February 12, 2018
Municipal of the District of St. Mary's
ICE HELMET POLICY
Purpose:
This policy was implemented for the safety and wellbeing of all users while participating in ice
skating activities at the St. Mary's Recplex.
The Municipality of the District of St. Mary's is committed to the safety of all individuals and
groups while utilizing the St. Mary's Recplex. Therefore, the mandatory wearing of a Canadian
Standard Association (CSA) approved protective helmet on ice for all participants is for their
protection and safety during ice skating activities at the St. Mary's Recplex.
Policy:
CSA approved protective helmets are mandatory for all individuals while enjoying ice skating
activities at the St. Mary's Recplex. This policy will be clearly posted with the other established
regulations for activities and placed at the entrance of St. Mary's Recplex.
Procedures:
All individuals and groups are to wear a CSA approved helmet during ice skating events. The
chinstrap of the helmet shall be securely fastened under the chin. The failure to wear a helmet
by an individual will result in the removal of the individual from the ice surface until a helmet is
available for wear.
Exemption:
Exemption to this policy may be requested on the basis that the wearing of a helmet would
interfere with the observance of a religious custom or a user group assumes liability coverage.
It is the responsibility of the user group that each member sign a waiver acceptable to the
Municipality.
Requests can be made as follows: Application for such exemption must be made to the St.
Mary's Recplex in writing. Granting of such an exemption will require the applicant to provide a
signed St. Mary's Recplex Helmet Policy Waiver prior to the participation in any ice skating
activity.
Examples of potential user groups that can assume liability coverage include curling clubs and
figure skating clubs. Age restrictions will apply.
Municipal Clerk
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