Some of the seniors in the training sessions wear helmets until they get used to falling correctly, and, yes, Bingham's classes do teach you to fall safely. Warm, comfortable clothing is necessary because it is always cool inside ice centers, and gloves will keep your hands dry in case of a fall. And I've had some who hang onto me for the entire 10 weeks. We get all different talent levels. But the neat thing is that it's so much fun for them.
Many seniors look at it as a way to get exercise and to socialize at the same time.
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