Ice Halo now available for use at Elmira

In time for the start of the 2011-2012 curling season, Little Rock and Bantam curlers who are nervous about being on the ice will have the opportunity to use an Ice Halo at the Elmira and District Curling Club. I was first introduced to the Ice Halo this past April at a clinic at the Guelph Curling Club. The Ice Halo has been greeted enthusiastically by both participants and coaches alike.

The Ice Halo, manufactured in Canada and distributed by Ice Halo in Barrie, Ontario, is designed to provide protection from head injuries for figure skaters and curlers without the bulk of a helmet.

The Ice Halo is a protective head band made of a closed cell, light weight foam and covered with micro-fleece or Faux Furs. [Our] patented design has been tested and proven to reduce impact force by over 250G.

The Ice Halo wraps snugly and comfortably around your head and secures with adjustable Velcro closures to provide secure protection if you fall and hit your head.

The Ice Halo is available in various sizes and colours – for Elmira, I’ve purchased seven small size halos (in charcoal micro-fleece) and an additional four halos in medium (in blue micro-fleece). Above is a photograph of my son Ryan, wearing the small Ice Halo (in charcoal). The Ice Halo is designed to be worn with the largest part of the foam padding at the back of the head, and the Velcro closure at either side. This arrangement yields the best configuration for maximum protection from head injuries, including concussions.