Ever wondered why you need an annual health certificate just to go walking - or even play boules? Allegedly it is the insurance companies of the sporting associations who demand cover in case the participants need urgent medical intervention or accidentally propel a 750gm boule against an innocent bystander. If you practise these sports independently then no certificate is needed, but join an association and straight away you need photo, ID and a health certificate. Of course most of us are at the doctor's cabinet every 3 months anyway so getting a certificate is not a hassle, but just a waste of the doctor's time. The government has proposed to scrap the need for an annual check-up in favour of 5 yearly certificates and 2 years for children.
One zumba teacher (not Kim) said she will continue to insist on annual certificates, presumably in case a student has suddenly, but unknowingly, developed a fatal heart condition.
Strangely you can continue to drive your car without any such certificate...
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Malc says reading the post above it seems that hunters don't need a check-up - presumably hunting is not a sport.
