Use of Bicycle Helmets Becomes Law May 1, 2013

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> PROTECTS MANITOBA YOUTH: RONDEAU 
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> New Law, PST Exemption for Helmets 
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> To keep the province's children and youth safe, as of May 1 everyone under the age of 18 will be required to wear a bike helmet when they're cycling, riding as a passenger or being pulled by a bike, Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs Minister Jim Rondeau announced today.
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> "We want to see Manitoba kids and youth stay active and safe by ensuring they wear a helmet while cycling," said Rondeau. "We also want to help Manitoba families by providing them with the tools they need to understand the importance of wearing a helmet and make it more affordable by making bicycle helmets PST exempt." 
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> Budget 2013 made bicycle helmets PST exempt as of May 1 as part of the province's commitment to affordability for Manitoba families.
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> First-time offenders not wearing a helmet can have the fine waived if they complete a unique bicycle helmet safety course. The course includes a new bike helmet video and questions related to bike helmet safety. If the course is completed, the ticket will be dismissed.
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> Under amendments to the Highway Traffic Act, a ticket can be issued to parents or guardians if they do not ensure their children wear suitable protective helmets, although youth aged 14 to 18 years of age may be ticketed directly. 
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> Manitoba has made funding available for active transportation, which helps municipalities implement projects such as bike paths that encourage Manitobans to be healthier and more environmentally conscious, Rondeau said.
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> "It's encouraging to see more Manitobans choosing the bicycle as a mode of transportation and recreation," said Local Government Minister Ron Lemieux. "Our government is committed to promoting active transportation as a safe and viable transportation choice and this new law is one way to help cyclists stay safer."
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> Every year in Manitoba, about 160 cyclists end up in hospital from cycling-related injuries and several accidents result in serious injury or death. About 40 per cent of cycling injuries happen to children. Wearing a helmet while cycling can reduce the chance of serious head and brain injury by more than 85 per cent in the event of a crash, Lemieux said.
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> "While many may believe that wearing a helmet can interfere with enjoying activities, it really doesn't, it only makes it safer," said Craig Baker, executive director of the Sports Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba. "With the province taking this important step, we encourage adults to be important role models by wearing helmets while cycling."
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> The new law was developed after consultation with cycling and injury prevention experts as well as law enforcement agencies. A number of other Canadian jurisdictions have implemented bicycle helmet legislation, but Manitoba is the only province to make an education component part of the process to dismiss the ticket for a first offence, Rondeau said.
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> The online safety course and video will be available as of May 1 on the Manitoba Injury Prevention website www.manitoba.ca/healthyliving/hlp/bikesafety. For those without Internet access, the course is available in printed form and can be obtained by calling 1-866-788-3648 (toll-free).
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KOM Program Sees New Coordinator for 2013 Season

The JYD Board would like to extend a HUGE welcome to Adrienne Matthews-McCulley who has taken over the role of KOM Coordinator for the 2013 season.

30 kids have registered to participate this year and the coaches have already met to plan the upcoming season.
Just waiting on the snow to melt...

Thank-you Adrienne!!!!

Manitoba Cycling Association's Insurance Coverage

           

Please note that the Manitoba Cycling Association's  2013 insurance broker for Cycling Canada/Manitoba Cycling Association is Holman Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Below is information provided by MCA's Executive Director Twila Pitcher

 Although we have changed broker and insurer, the basic approach to, and content of our policy has changed little. Our policy provides CGL and Sport Accident/AD&D coverage (attached) for all sanctioned/approved cycling activity (with a focus on member involvement) as determined by the named insured: Cycling Canada (CCA), Provincial Associations (MCA), Affiliated Clubs, Affiliated Trade Teams.

 Holman Insurance is in the process of completing a member-friendly website that I will share as soon as it is complete.  The intent of the website is to provide a general outline explaining the intent of coverage, limits, endorsements and exclusions, and answer frequently asked questions.  Any specific inquiries will be directed to the broker for clarification and/or explanation.

 In Summary, members have the following coverage (CGL and AD&D) as part of their annual license/membership:

 1)Commercial General Liability Coverage:

-        Worldwide liability member coverage for sanctioned/approved cycling activity.

-        Liability coverage provided for named insured entities on our policy: Cycling Canada, Provincial Association, Affiliated Clubs. (No direct premium involved)

-        Participant-to-participant liability coverage.

-        $5,000,000 coverage limit per occurrence. No aggregate limit.

  2)Sport Accident Coverage (AD&D):

-        Member coverage for accidents in Canada while involved in sanctioned/approved cycling activity.

-        This is an ‘excess’ policy, meaning that it covers costs above and beyond what is covered by Canadian Healthcare and any form of private insurance.

-        There is a schedule of maximum payouts for specified injuries and loss to a maximum of $50,000. No decidable.

-        $1,000,000 is the aggregate maximum for loss associated with a single accident. (eg. An accident involving a vehicle with multiple occupants).

-        Eligibility – members must have access to Canadian Healthcare.

 If you are travelling outside of Canada, additional Medical insurance can be arranged:

 Out-of-country Travel Medical:

-        Must be arranged prior to travel via the MCA.

Provides member coverage for accidents that occur outside of Canada while involved in sanctioned/approved cycling activity. (Note: Most other Travel Insurance products exclude any and all high risk activities).

-        This again is an ‘excess’ policy, meaning that it covers costs above and beyond what is covered by Canadian Healthcare and any form of private insurance.

-        Premium is $6.00  per day for 60 days. Trips with longer durations must be referred for a quote.

-        Eligibility – members must have access to Canadian Healthcare.

 Click on the link below to access additional information on the Holman Insurance Program:

http://www.cyclinginsurance.ca/    

 Please forward any specific questions to cycling.ed@sportmanitoba.ca

Kids of Steel Registration Now Open Online

In conjunction with CCN, registration for KOS, JYD Memberships, and Birch Passes is now ready to go!

All you need to do is access the link provided below which with take you to our CCN Portage Junk Yard Dogs Membership Page. You will be required to create a profile with CCN if you do not already have one. Once you have logged in, you will be able to:

1) Access the "Category Details" tab to purchase an individual JYD membership or a family membership. (Where it says "Category" use the downward arrow on the screen to chose the option you require) 

2) Access the "Category Details" tab to register for the KOS program. (Where it says "Category" use the downward arrow on the screen to chose the option you require) 

3) Access the "Store" Tab to purchase your Birch pass. 

http://reg.ccnbikes.com/index.php/event/2013-portage-junk-yard-dogs-cycling-club-membership/race/4009

KOM Registration FULL

We have had an overwhelming and quick response for the 2013 KOM season. At this time, KOM registration is currently full. This is based on the number of coaches in relation to the number of participants  Should we have any further interest in coaching, our participant numbers could be increased. If you are interested or know of someone who would make an awesome KOM coach, please contact us ASAP.

Just to summarize what you need for coaching KOM :

1) Completion of Making Ethical Decisions online

2) First Aid certification

3) Child Abuse Registry

4) Criminal Record Check

5) MCA Coaching Course being offered April 6 (classroom date) & 13 (bike riding session). Registration info coming shortly.

6) Respect In Sport online

6) General membership with MCA which will be paid back at the end of the season. 

Please see below for further info: 

 Coaching Manitoba’s Respect in Sport Online Certification

-     -          go to: http://www.respectinsport.com/smbTransitionE.html

-          Register as a new user, and follow the instructions

-   -          Time Required: ~3 hours

-          Cost: $0

  Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation

-          -          you must take either the Community Initiation – Classroom, or the Introduction to Competition – Training Basics First

-          From these courses, you will have the background information necessary to take the MED online evaluation.  You must get 75% or higher, and are only given a few attempts.

-          To take the online evaluation, go to: http://www.coach.ca/elearning-s13846

-          Be sure to take the correct evaluation.  If you in the Community Initiation coaching stream, then you need to complete the Community Sport MED online evaluation

-          If you are in the Introduction to Competition stream, then you need to complete the Competition – Introduction MED online evaluation.

-         -          Time Required: ~2 hours

-          Cost: $0

First Aid 

 First aid courses will be offered each month at Sport Manitoba.

Our first course is being offered March 9th and 10th at Sport Manitoba.

Coaches have the option of signing up for either the Emergency First Aid with CPR-C (one day course) or the Standard First Aid with CPR-C (two day course).

To sign up, coaches can register and pay at http://www.splitz.ca/collections/first-aid-courses

Coaches who successfully complete the course will receive their certification cards the same day. (Valid for 3 years)

 Re-certification courses can also be run if first aid certification is within the three year period.

Online Registration for JYD Membership, KOM, & Birch Passes Now Open

In conjunction with CCN, registration for JYD Memberships, KOM and Birch Passes is now ready to go!

Those of you who had MCA memberships last year will already be familiar with and have a profile for CCN's website. 

All you need to do is access the link provided below which with take you to our CCN Portage Junk Yard Dogs Membership Page. Once you have logged in, you will be able to:

1) Access the "Category Details" tab to purchase an individual JYD membership or a family membership. (Where it says "Category" use the downward arrow on the screen to chose the option you require) 

2) Access the "Category Details" tab to register for the KOM program. (Where it says "Category" use the downward arrow on the screen to chose the option you require) 

3) Access the "Store" Tab to purchase your Birch pass. 

Once you have made all your required purchases, you will also have to access the CCN website again to ensure that you have purchased your required MCA licence. Unfortunately at this time, this is a two step process which requires paying separately for MCA licenses then from the purchases outlined above. 

As this is a new process, please contact us with any difficulties you may encounter along the way.

http://reg.ccnbikes.com/index.php/event/2013-portage-junk-yard-dogs-cycling-club-membership

Where we are headed in 2013-AGM Power Point Presentation

After reviewing the survey results that you, the members submitted, it is clear that we can look at several ways to enhance the JYD club. One of the ideas was to better promote our club and when we looked at our logo, as it existed, it was clear that Junk Yard Dogs (while definitely a catchy club title) did not mention what we were about. Our revised logo will clearly show the masses that we are a Cycling Club!!!!!

Thank-you to those of you who were able to attend our AGM this past Sunday. We hope that you have a better understanding of where the club is headed in the upcoming year. 

For those of you unable to attend, below is the link to review the Power Point Presentation from the AGM which included survey results, the strategic plan, as well as award nominees and recipients. 

Looking forward to the upcoming season where the JYD Cycling Club focus will swing a bit from the "racing" perspective to the "recreational rider" (don't worry racers, we are still planning to host the Stage Race, KOM race, Cyclocross race and perhaps a few time trials too). 

2013 JYD AGM Power Point Presentation (click for link)