Heads Up!  

BY JOHN EISENHAUER PSIA/AASI-NW COMMUNICATIONS VP

Watch out! Look up! Heads Up! Interjection: “Used as a warning to look out for danger. Most commonly used to warn baseball spectators of an incoming foul ball.” In our case as snowsports participants, it comes in the form of three very personal stories about how helmets can save lives.

Helmet use has come a long ways since the ‘70s when it was largely restricted to kids in Europe and almost unknown here. Now, children’s programs require them. Area brochures feature pictures of families all wearing helmets. Helmets are even listed alongside skis and boards as rental items. And yet, many of us still haven’t made them a part of our gear.

We hope these articles will serve as a warning of the dangers out there and perhaps make a difference in your lives too. Safety.

Heads-up. Adjective: “alert resourceful”. The ability to size up a situation and make a quick decision can keep the fun quotient high for your students and for yourself. Making that heads-up move doesn’t just happen. It’s based on experience. Don’t miss a great time and the chance to experience Symposium at Big Sky or one of the other spring events. Make your headsup move now and get those travel plans and room reservations taken care of. You’ll be glad you did! Fun.

Besides letting you know about divisional news, coming events and how to stay safe out there, this issue is packed with articles to help you be better prepared to learn and teach. Noun: “A message that alerts or prepares.” From tactics that help us grow our teaching skills to ways we can override our natural fears and build new response patterns to boot fitting secrets for kids, there’s something that all of us can learn. Don’t forget to check out On the Web for additional web only content. Another heads-up; you’ll find a lot of this information useful if you’re preparing for exams this spring. Learning. Safety, Fun, Learning. The tried and true motto still speaks volumes. Just a heads-up!