FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ADDITIONAL CLASSES ADDED!!
MMA Safety & Education: A "Crash Course" for the Motorcyclist 2012
Please note the additional classes added below, schedule yours while there's still availability!
Don't lose the opportunity before riding season starts in earnest!
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association continues to strengthen its Safety & Awareness program and is excited to continue to expand its association with Accident Scene Management, Inc. because while we all know that education is a key to safer riding, crashes still occur. In fact, according to the ASMI website, motorcycles are involved in 17% of all roadway crashes, and motorcyclists are 8x more likely to be seriously injured in a crash. While we all hope it doesn’t happen to us, are we prepared to assist when it happens around us?
If you were riding this season and came across an accident scene, would you know what to do?
If you were riding this season and you or someone in your group were in an accident, would you be prepared?
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association takes Motorcycle Safety very seriously, and would like to let you know about some upcoming classes for 2012 which will help you answer, "YES!" to these questions. Offered by Accident Scene Management, Inc (ASMI), these classes have already become extremely popular in New England and are a staple of many riding clubs.
MMA District 1 – Merrimack MA Fire Station
March 24: "Crash Course for the Motorcyclist"
March 25: "Advanced Bystander Assistance" *
* The “Crash Course for the Motorcyclist” is a pre-requisite for the “Advanced Bystander Assistance” Course.
MMA District 3 – Central Mass Safety Council, West Boylston
April 14: "Crash Course for the Motorcyclist"
MMA District 2 – Bridgewater VFW Post 2125
April 21: "Crash Course for the Motorcyclist"
The MMA District 2 class is being co-sponsored by MMA Gold Card Member, Southeastern Massachusetts Motorcyclists’ Survivors Fund (http://www.semmsf.org/).
Additionally, we are working on additional dates and locations:
MMA District 4 – Palmer, MA
We will send an update when additional dates and locations are confirmed.
Although these courses are normally $75/person, in this economy the MMA has secured a special rate of only $45/person for MMA Members (non-member guests are also welcome at a discounted rate of $60)! Be sure to mention your MMA Membership when registering for any of these courses!
The goals of the Bystander Assistance Program are to enhance the survival rate and reduce severity of injuries for the injured riders of all open recreational vehicles as well as decreasing the chance of rescuer injury due to inappropriate actions at a crash scene. The course also covers ways for motorcyclists to protect themselves legally and financially should a crash occur.
Instructional materials will be provided to participants along with a framable certificate of completion and a 100% embroidered patch. Safety, First Aid, and Trauma products will also be available for optional purchase by S.O.S. Products.
Registration is made directly on the ASMI website, and payment is then made directly to the instructor.
Visit http://www.accidentscene.net/ for further information on any of these classes or to register!
Note: Class sizes are limited. Two week advanced registration *is* required!
Stay tuned for more announcements from the MMA concerning Motorcycle Safety Classes including more of those offered by ASMI
For More Information, see http://www.massmotorcycle.org/ or contact SafetyDirector@massmotorcycle.org
