National Youth Sports Week Thursday, Oct 27—Sports Safety Day We’ll highlight the importance of promoting safety on and off the field through background screening, abuse prevention training, concussion awareness, and more. Brought to you by PEP RALLY DAY | COACHES DAY | WELLNESS DAY | SAFETY DAY | SPIRIT DAY | PLAY DAY help create a safer future for youth sports The Future of Safety Webinar Hear experts from USA Lacrosse, USA Artistic Swimming, and the U.S. Center for SafeSport discuss the future of youth athlete safety and how all of us can make a difference. Watch Now Learn, Do, Celebrate Celebrate Sport Safety Day with NCSI during National Youth Sports Week! Don’t miss out on our live webinar with leaders in safety, and stay for all the other great content that we will be sharing throughout the day. Learn Families: Check out the For the Love of Sport podcast Episode 3. Our team talks about concussions, the values of sports participation, plus many more great words of wisdom from guest Wayne Moss from the National Council of Youth Sports. Tune in to episode 3 Clubs & Teams: Listen & share the 5 key takeaways to keep your organization focused on athlete safety covered in Episode 4 of the For the Love of Sport podcast (featuring Wayne Moss, President of the National Council for Youth Sports). Listen to episode 4 Do Families: Listen to leaders from the U.S. Center for SafeSport, USA Lacrosse, and USA Artistic Swimming as they discuss The Future of Safety in a live webinar at 1 pm CST (Oct 27). Hear the latest trends on how you can seek out safer local sports organizations for your youth athletes. Sign up for free Clubs & Teams: Attend The Future of Safety live webinar at 1 pm CST (Oct 27) and hear from industry leaders at the U.S. Center for SafeSport, USA Lacrosse, and USA Artistic Swimming about the best ways we can make youth sports safer for athletes. Sign up for free Celebrate Families, Clubs, and Teams: Share your favorite learnings from the webinar on social media with the hashtags #nationalyouthsportsweek and #sportssafety Get started ☆ BIG IDEA ☆ National Youth Sports Week Safety Audit Audit your safety program. Ensure that you follow the US Center for Safe Sports Minor Athlete Protection Policies (MAPP) and NCYS & United State Olympic Committee Background Screening Guidelines. Available October 24th Featured Safety Articles The National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) is the industry-leading background check and policy guidance. NCSI is also the trusted background check provider for the United States Olympic Committee. Knowledge = Safety for Youth Sports Organizations, Coaches, and Parents Abuse Prevention Training has resulted in increased safety and participation for young athletes. NFL’s “Play Smart. Play Safe.” Aims To Improve Player Safety At All Levels Background Checks Are a Buyer-Beware Proposition Discounted screenings often ignore local databases that can be costly to mine for information Risk Management Solutions Become Essential for Youth Sports Organizations Now more than ever sports organizations need to have a 360-degree view of their athletes’ and volunteers’ health status for data-driven decision-making The Importance of Water Safety in Sports Explore how youth sports can prioritize water safety with TeamUnify, a SportsEngine product, ensuring every child can make a splash safely. Celebrating 10 Years of SafeSport with USA Hockey and NCSI Hear from Casey Jorgensen, General Counsel with USA Hockey, and the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) to discuss the decade-long partnership and its emphasis on safety in youth hockey. Safety Essentials of USA Football’s League Excellence Program Safety Essentials of USA Football’s League Excellence Program Background Screening – Your First Line of Defense Of the 60 million youth athletes throughout the United States, up to an estimated 4.8 million may be victims of sexual abuse. This is why the main priority for the Athlete Protection & Safety program at USA Lacrosse is implementing policies and procedures As States Return to Play, Don’t Forget These 4 Safety Essentials It’s essential that parents, coaches, and youth sports administrators are mindful of best safety practices to protect student-athletes. Football Player Safety Rises to the Forefront Player safety is becoming an increasingly vital aspect of youth sports. Tips for Parents on Keeping Children Safe in Sport Listen to the 'Champion in Every Corner' podcast to learn how parents can stay informed and protect their children from abuse and neglect in sports. Keeping Youth Athletes Safe in a Virtual World During COVID-19 SafeSport tapped its experts to develop recommendations for coaches, parents and young athletes. View More More Safety Content