sports safety for children

SPORTS SAFETYSPORTS SAFETY

BY JULIA BUSH

SAFETYSAFETY

• Proper Gear• First Aid• Warm Up/Cool Down• Follow the Rules• Watch out for others• Don’t play when

injured• Safe Play Area• Hydration!

Gear and EquipmentGear and Equipment

• Helmet• Gloves• Proper Shoes• Body Pads:

Wrist, Elbow, Knee,Shoulder

• Shin Guards • Face mask• Cup

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HYDRATIONHYDRATION

• Stay Cool• Stay Hydrated• Stay Healthy

Warm Up/ Cool DownWarm Up/ Cool Down

• Warm Up

• Stretching

• Cool Down

Game RulesGame Rules

• Play by the Rules

• Referees - Enforce the rules

• Listen to your coach.

Be Cautious of OthersBe Cautious of Others

• Be Courteous

• Always watch were you are going

• Be aware of your surroundings.

• Communicate!

INJURIES and FIRST AIDINJURIES and FIRST AID

• First-Aid Kit• Rest - Ice - Compression - Elevate• Do not play when injured or still

recovering.

SAFE PLAY AREASAFE PLAY AREA

• WEATHER• Up-to-date equipment• Play in safe, suitable areas

• Lots of space

THE ENDTHE END