Bike Safety Week – Ready to Ride!
Canadian Cowboys Association Finals Rodeo event dates announced
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute has declared Bicycle Safety Week to be held May 1622. The theme is “Ready to Ride!” Cycling is a great form of transportation and recreation for every age group and promotes improved health, physical activity, and is a great way to be social and have fun. However, cycling is an activity that requires specific skills and behaviours to reduce one’s risk of injury, and young cyclists need to be taught these safety practices. Bike Safety Week is a great time to review and educate our children and the community about the importance of safe cycling for all.
The City of Swift Current, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, is promoting Bike Safety Week by offering an educational video and a fun contest! This video shows proper helmet fitting, bike inspection, hand signals as well as cycling skills on one of the Swift Current
The Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA) Event Finals Committee is excited to announce the 2021 CCA Event Finals Rodeo dates of September 24-26, 2021.
“It was disappointing that the finals had to be cancelled due to Covid in 2020 – however, we are excited to be working toward an incredible outdoor show in Swift Current for September 24th to 26th, 2021,” states CCA Event Finals Chairman Bob Hope.
“The Canadian Cowboys Association is working very diligently with Saskatchewan Health to ensure that the Rodeo Season can begin and move forward in a safe environment for the contestants and spectators alike. With a season being possible and the first rodeos set for June, we are excited for the planning process to begin for the finals. The Event Finals will Showcase the top notch cowboys, cowgirls, rough stock and equine athletes around,” said Robin Poirier, President of the Canadian Cowboys Association.
Due to Covid guidelines and regulations the event finals details continue to be developed. Information regarding ticket sales will be available in the near future. One thing is certain, September 24-26 will be an exciting weekend of rodeo action and community celebration at Swift Current’s Kinetic Park.
bike courses. This video will be available on the City website at www. swiftcurrent.ca/play after May 10. Thanks to all of the first responders who volunteered to be a part of this safety video and to Darby Schafer, our special volunteer!
After watching the video, it will be time for your kids to practice their skills! Head out along the Chinook Parkway or to one of the five bike courses at the outdoor rinks: Southside,
Riverdene, ACT, Westside, or Highland. You are “READY TO RIDE!”
During the week of May 16 – 22, post a photo or video of your child practicing bike safety such as wearing a helmet properly, using correct hand signals, or following the rules of the road when biking. Post your photo or video to the City of Swift Current’s Facebook or on Twitter @City_sc. Please make sure that your post is viewable to the public.
By entering this contest, you will have a chance to win one of the following great prizes:
- A brand-new bike donated by Swift Current Canadian Tire.
- A free bike inspection at Pedal Works.
- A great bike helmet. Thanks to our generous prize sponsors and to our funding sponsor Kiwanis Club of Swift Current!
For more information on Bike Safety and rules of the road visit www.skprevention.ca.