Play it Again Sports(R) Promotes Youth Sports Safety Month.Sporting goods Noun 1. sporting goods - sports equipment sold as a commodity commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport chain encourages local children to practice sports safety MINNEAPOLIS -- For children, participating on a sports team is fun, a great source of activity and exercise, and teaches them the principles of teamwork. However, safety is the most important factor when it comes to youth participation in school sports teams and community athletic leagues, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Pat Quinn
John Brian Patrick "Pat" Quinn (born January 29, 1943, in Hamilton, Ontario), , director of Play it Again Sports Play It Again Sports is a chain of sporting goods stores selling new and gently used sporting goods franchised by Winmark Corporation. Minneapolis native Martha Morris started the store in 1983, soon growing to several stores. [R]. "It's very important to remember safety when your child takes part in any physical activity, especially when it comes to playing sports," Quinn said. "During National Youth Sports Safety Month this April, we encourage kids to make sure they practice safety when playing their sport. We also encourage parents to keep an eye out for simple safety measures safety measures, n.pl actions (e.g., use of glasses, face masks) taken to protect patients and office personnel from such known hazards as particles and aerosols from high-speed rotary instruments, mercury vapor, radiation exposure, anesthetic and when their child is out playing on the field." Initiated by the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation in 1993, National Youth Sports Safety Month was created to promote safety in sports participation all across the country. The group, as well as other organizations and businesses that participate, focus on different aspects of injury prevention during the awareness month each year. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, sports participation has become a major cause of serious injuries among children and adolescents. Three to five million youth are admitted into hospital emergency rooms for sports injuries Sports Injuries Definition Sports injuries result from acute trauma or repetitive stress associated with athletic activities. Sports injuries can affect bones or soft tissue (ligaments, muscles, tendons). , while eight million young people are treated by family physicians for sports injuries every year. According to Quinn, most sports injuries can be prevented. Quinn suggests local parents keep in mind the following questions, recommended by the National Youth Sports Foundation, when your child is participating in sports activities: 1. Are the coaches on your child's sports team certified See certification. in sports first aid and CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Definition Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac ? This includes coaches involved in school sports as well as volunteer coaches who run youth leagues. 2. Is there a first aid box and ice at the site of all practices and games? 3. Do your child's coaches have a written emergency plan in case of an accident, and has it been rehearsed? 4. Are the facilities checked for safety on a regular basis? For more information, please visit www.playitagainsports.com. powered by Grassroots Newswire(TM) (c) 2006 eNR Services, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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