The important thing to remember about preventable injuries is that they are preventable
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It's almost time to go back to school,
which means students are starting school sports!
Parents - ready to learn, too?
Please watch and share Sports Safety 101
In 2013, more than 1.24 million children were seen in emergency departments for injuries related to 14 commonly played sports. Millions more were treated at urgent care clinics and by family physicians. With such a high incidence of injuries in this area, Safe Kids and Johnson & Johnson teamed up to educate parents of young athletes about key safety lessons when their kids are just starting to get into sports. Together, we are aiming to change the culture of youth sports, creating communities of young athletes who play safer during practice and in the game.
Sports are great for kids, but too many kids are stuck on the sidelines because of an injury. Our research shows an alarming number of athletes are hiding injuries to stay in the game, getting injured as a result of a dirty play, or going back in the game right after they've had a concussion. Most sports injuries can be prevented with smart habits and good training for players, coaches and parents. Sports Safety 101 videos teach these skills so we can change the culture of youth sports, and help young athletes stay in the game.
Learn it.
The Sports Safety 101 video series features top experts to discuss important issues in youth sports safety like concussions, hydration, overuse, emergency response, proper equipment and the value of playing multiple sports.
Share it.
Do you know friends, other parents or coaches who might be interested in this information? Please share these videos on social media so we can help build entire teams, schools and communities who play safer on the field.
Go For it.
We want kids to “go for it” when playing the sports they love. If you see your child competing hard and having fun, take a photo and send it to us. Because that’s what sports is all about
Let’s get the conversation going. Working together, we can keep our kids active, strong and safe so they can reach their full potential and enjoy the sports they love for a lifetime.
Sports are great for kids, but too many kids are stuck on the sidelines because of an injury. Our research shows an alarming number of athletes are hiding injuries to stay in the game, getting injured as a result of a dirty play, or going back in the game right after they've had a concussion. Most sports injuries can be prevented with smart habits and good training for players, coaches and parents. Sports Safety 101 videos teach these skills so we can change the culture of youth sports, and help young athletes stay in the game.
Learn it.
The Sports Safety 101 video series features top experts to discuss important issues in youth sports safety like concussions, hydration, overuse, emergency response, proper equipment and the value of playing multiple sports.
Share it.
Do you know friends, other parents or coaches who might be interested in this information? Please share these videos on social media so we can help build entire teams, schools and communities who play safer on the field.
Go For it.
We want kids to “go for it” when playing the sports they love. If you see your child competing hard and having fun, take a photo and send it to us. Because that’s what sports is all about
Let’s get the conversation going. Working together, we can keep our kids active, strong and safe so they can reach their full potential and enjoy the sports they love for a lifetime.
Need Additional Resources?
Concussion
Hydration
Sports Specialization
Emergency Response
Changing the Culture
Overuse
Concussion
- Concussion Care for Kids: Minds Matter Health Resources | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia CHOP
- Concussion Guide for Parents
- Concussion Guide for Coaches
- Concussion Guide for School
- Concussion Safety Tip Card
- HEADS UP to Brain Injury Awareness | Center for Disease Control
- Play Smart, Your Brain Matters | Children's National Health System
- Sports Safety Tips
- The Concussion Recognition & Response™ App | iTunes
Hydration
Sports Specialization
Emergency Response
Changing the Culture
Overuse
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Safe Kids Thurston County
Coordinator: Danielle King Phone: 360.786.8907 ext. 107 danielle@ccacwa.org Lead Agency: Child Care Action Council 3729 Griffin Lane SE Olympia, WA 98501 Toll Free: 800.845.0956 Phone: 360.786.8907 www.ccacwa.org |
Safe Kids Worldwide
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004-1707 Phone: 202.662.0600 http://www.safekids.org/ 
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The Child Care Action Council and Thurston County Medic One serve as the lead organizations, lending support to help the group accomplish their goals related to childhood injury prevention in Thurston County.