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Train the Trainer Helmet Workshop


Summary: This email describes an innovative approach to making sure that those who distribute and fit helmets know the ropes.


The Minnesota State Bicycle Advisory Committee, working with injury prevention specialists from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Twin Cities Bicycling Club, have developed a Train the Trainer workshop on bike helmets. Here is the email they send out to publicize it:

A "Train the Trainer" Workshop
Bicycle Helmet Safety

Instructors include:

Time and Location

Saturday, May 4, 2002
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
(box lunch included)

Ramsey County Library
Community Meeting Room
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
4698 Clark Avenue
(651) 407-5302

Pre-registration & payment by mail is required - postmarked by Friday, April 26th

Audience


This theory and skills workshop is designed for those who instruct others on bicycle safety practices, such as law enforcement safety officers, bicycle club leaders, bicycle shop sales associates, bicycle event directors, pediatricians, nurses, teachers, youth coordinators.


Course Objectives


Participants at this workshop will learn to:

Registration:

Bring to the workshop:

Your bicycle helmet and 2 or 3 other bicycle helmets for use as examples.

For more information and a registration form visit the website or phone Mary Nelsestuen 651-646-8384
Citizen Representative, Minnesota State Bicycle Advisory Committee