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Sports Safety Checklist
  Sports Safety Checklist

According to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, as many as 20% of children participating in sports activities are injured each year. Approximately one in four of these injuries are considered serious. Keep in mind that kids are not "little adults." Their growing bodies, both emotional and physical , make them more susceptible to sports related injuries than adults. Help protect your child from injury by following the safety guidelines on the checklist below:

Get Ready...
  Yes No
  • My kids understand basic skills of the sport before they get into the game.
  • My kids drink plenty of fluids before, during and after playing sports and eat a well balanced diet.
  • Before the season begins, my kids get in shape for their sport and have regular check-ups with their doctor.
  • My child's coach and/or athletic trainer have emergency contacts - just in case there is a problem and I cannot be reached.
  • When I carpool, I make sure that all kids have their own safety seat or seat belt and children under 12 sit in the rear seat.
Get Set...
Yes No
  • My kids warm up and stretch before playing their sport.
  • My kids always wear the right, properly fitted protective gear and use sunscreen.
  • Field surfaces and playing areas are inspected and safe before kids begin playing.
  • My kids play team sports under the supervision of a coach and a certified athletic trainer.**
 
Go...
  Yes No
  • My kids are properly supervised at all times.
  • My kids take regular rest breaks at practice and at the game.
  • My kids do not "play through an injury."
  • Parents, coaches and players always practice good sportsmanship and play by the rules.

**If an athletic trainer is not available, the coach should be trained in First Aid/CPR and have a plan for medical emergencies.

For more information, contact SAFE KIDS York County at (717) 851-3222
or the National SAFE KIDS Campaign at www.safekids.org.

 

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