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Youth Sports Administration 101: Youth-Sports Supervision
Proper supervision is of the utmost importance to ensure the safety of league participants; it should be taken seriously. It only takes a few seconds of complacency for an incident or accident to occur.
More Than Water Shutoffs
At first blush, winterization doesn’t seem as cumbersome as other fall-maintenance tasks like leaf removal. Park visitors, too, may not think much of it beyond the inconvenience of a few closed restrooms.
What Campers Need To Know: Portable Generator Safety Tips
Even in wide-open spaces, safe operation is required to prevent CO exposure
Park Security
A peaceful Sunday morning in November 2020 turned violent at the Linda Vista Recreation Center in San Diego when two men were shot, one of whom later died in a nearby hospital. When the shootings occurred, the men were on their way to use the handball courts at the center.
Take Back The Game
IХve played softball since I was 19 years old; IХm still playing at 57 in a C-D level co-ed recreation league. As the athletic supervisor for Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism in Virginia, I ha
A Healthy Debate
When children run, jump, twist, and turn while playing sports, most don't consider something could possibly go wrong. Horribly wrong.It's alarming to note that approximately 100 sudden deaths occur ev
Think Ahead
As waterparks and spraygrounds continue to grow in popularity across the country, it is important to consider the inherent risks associated with these attractions. As such, owners and operators have
Treating And Preventing Concussions
There is a growing awareness of the potential long-term cognitive and physical impacts of concussions at every level of sports. A 2011 survey on behalf of Safe Kids USA found that 42 percent of
Ground Rules
While facility-maintenance managers around the world could probably have extended and animated discussions about what the best surface is for a playground, the truth is there is no right or wrong answer.
Call Attention To Drowning Prevention
In the winter of 2010, there were five drowning incidents in the city of Chandler, Ariz. These tragedies prompted the city's fire department and aquatic division to develop a drowning-prevention coali
Boston: Think It Can't Happen To You?
I try to keep my contributions to Week-Ender light and positive, something to go into the weekend with a glowing outlook on life; but I don't see how the subject of this Week-Ender could be anything e
Increase Playground Fire Safety
SYNLawn, SYNBermuda 200, and SYNRye 250 have received Class One fire ratings (ASTM E 648), offering increased safety when artificial grass is installed on playgrounds or other fire-sensitive
Snow Shoveling Safety Tips
It's winter, and that means that someone has to shovel those sidewalks when it snows. Be safe when you shovel snow this winter. If that someone is you, follow these wise safety tips from
React To Weather With Lightning Speed
This year, the 160-acre Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Md., will welcome more than 650,000 players and spectators for thousands of outdoor soccer, flag football, rugby, and field hockey games. Earth
Child-Proof Your Garden
We all love our gardens and the beauty they add to our homes.But there can be danger lurking in all that beauty, especially for children.Here is a list of gardening do's and don'ts from the folks at
Creating Chemistry
Albert Einstein is credited with saying, ТPlay is the highest form of research.У If that is the case, then our nation's playgrounds are our most important laboratories. Playgrounds offer children chal
Developing Standards For Public Pools
Have you ever felt a degree of panic in wondering whether a pool was in compliance with the requirements of the public health code? Or how about conducting repairs or a renovation only to find the
Spa Drain Covers Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled
Safe Boating Tips
As Memorial Day weekend approaches and the summer boating season begins, keep safety in mind.May 21-27 is Safe Boating Week. Safe Kids USA reminds parents and recreation professionals to keep water