IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING HELMETS IN AUSTRALIA
On 9th July, the Australian Racing Board (ARB) released an important industry notice regarding the future of helmets in Australia. This media release informs all industry participants that there are some key changes in the very near future. To read the release in full, click on the following link:
http://www.australianracingboard.com.au/Media.industry-notice—jockey-helmets
In a nutshell, the ARB believes that if a helmet can meet certain higher performance safety requirements, then its industry participants should be given the opportunity to ride in such a helmet.
A new standard, to be known as the ARB HS 2012, will be introduced in the near future.
Jockeys will be given 6 months, and trackwork riders will be given 12 months, to comply with this new safety standard once the ARB declares a date of compliance. We are not aware when this date of compliance will be declared, but it could be as early as 1st January 2013, or as late as 1st January 2014. If you are in need of a new raceday or trackwork helmet, don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your options.
WIN A $500 CREDIT TOWARDS THE NEW COONAN & DENLAY JOCKEY HELMET
One company that has been working with the ARB to produce a helmet that meets the new safety standards, is Coonan & Denlay. This company believes their new soon-to-be-released Jockey Helmet, will far exceed the safety levels of current helmets available. To help launch their new helmet, this company is offering you the chance to win a $500 credit towards the purchase of their new jockey helmet. To enter this competition, click on the following link:
http://www.cdhelmets.com/competitions.html
and answer seven quick questions. This competition has been extended to close Friday 3rd August 2012.
