Winter sports, such as skiing, are an excellent solution to let the little ones spend a few hours in the open making them entertain and breathe clean air
While on the cities and the plains they thicken mists of smog, which reduce the possibility for our children to carry out outdoor physical activitythe snows appear on the tops of the mountains, hatching the doors to a new sporting discipline. We are in winter, an ideal season for all parents who, by loving downhill or background skiing, also want to bring their children closer to this discipline. Ideal season also for i children, For the halo of magic that surrounds this meteorological event, this fall of cold cotton flakes from the sky.
The practice of winter sports It followed in Italy by millions of people, including many children. Both its main specialties, descent and background, can be profitable for them.
Complete sports
Are in fact some Complete sportswhich involve thewhole body musculatureand in addition they allow children to spend a few hours or some days in absolutely unwanted environments. Therefore they are also recommended for allergic children, who can benefit from a sport exercised in an environment with pure air. The age recommended for the beginning of these sports are different.
Indicatively, the six years for descent skiing, eight years for cross -country skiing, which requires greater muscle effort and therefore a more mature physique can be set. Already before these ages, however, others can be practiced motor activities on the snowfrom walks to descents with sled.
Some advice not to get hurt
Like all contact sportalso descent skiing, in addition to the undeniable benefits, has a certain share of risk of side effectsmainly represented by the possibility of injury, mainly caused by the impact against surfaces or people. The same surface of the ski slopes, any obstacles on the sides, the crowd of people who often clog the slopes, can represent risk factors, to minimize which some simple advice are useful.
First of all … the helmet: made mandatory for all minors of 14 years From the law decree of 28 February 2003, it is the most important protective factor, and must always be made to our kids. It clearly reduces the effects of a possible head trauma, often making it harmless even dangerous falls or clashes.
Secondly … the type of track: The different difficulties of the slopes are well reported. We do not try to overdo it, and we ski ski children on tracks suitable for their real possibilities, perhaps asking for advice from a teacher. We will thus avoid unnecessary risks, and we will make them fun more.
And again … the crowding: The higher the number of people on a track, the more the risk of collision increases, due to our inability or others. So let’s try to prefer the less crowded times and slopesso that any errors of controlling the ski or trajectory of our children do not end with collisions between skiers. We also seek slopes in which the areas reserved for ski and those responsible for other disciplines are well differentiated, such as snowboard or slides. These subdivisions are now present in most ski resorts, it will not be difficult to find what is right for us.
Finally … the duration of physical effort: The greater the time dedicated to skiing, the more exponentially, the risk of accidents increases. After One or two hours at mostespecially in younger children, fatigue has the upper hand, making the ski skiing difficult. We therefore try not to strain the children too much, interrupting the activity after that period. Following these simple advice we will minimize the risk of injuries, and we could fully enjoy this sport.
