<p>Hi Tim, thanks for the input and Skate After School perspective. I think the insurance provider requirement is one very important reason lots of programs will require helmets (especially for participants under age 18), but Skateistan has also found it to be&nbsp;very reassuring for parents who worry about their kids being injured while learning to skate.</p>

<p>Since many of us work with beginner-level skaters, I think helmets make a lot of sense, since 33% of skateboarding injuries happen to people who've been skating for less than a week. Here are two&nbsp;infographics with a few more stats:</p>

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