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NABCA & National Athletic
Trainers' Association NATA) Introduce Sports Safety Checklist |
NABCA
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NABCA Expands Advisory Board |
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NABCA & Kidz IDz Join
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| NABCA
& National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Introduce
Sports Safety Checklist |
THE
NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION AND NORTH AMERICAN
BOOSTER CLUB ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
Underscoring
commitment to secondary school sport injury prevention
and treatment, the two organizations have developed a
Sports Safety Checklist for parents and coaches
ST. LOUIS,
MO., June 18, 2008 – To underscore their commitment to
secondary school sports injury prevention and treatment, the
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and the
North American Booster Club Association (NABCA) today announced
a partnership at NATA’s annual meeting in St. Louis. As
a first step in this partnership, NATA member Kira Au, MS, ATC,
head athletic trainer at Bishop Amat Memorial High School in
La Puente, Calif., will become the first athletic trainer appointed
to the NABCA national advisory board. The associations also
introduced a sports safety checklist as a guide for parents,
coaches, administrators, athletic trainers and other health
care professionals, to ensure safe and healthy play.
“We
are excited to partner with NABCA to educate parents and coaches
on how to help high school athletes avoid common sports-related
injuries,” said NATA President Chuck Kimmel, ATC. “After
all, the safety of young athletes is a top priority for certified
athletic trainers who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis,
treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.”
“Teaming
up with NATA is a natural fit for our organization, and we’re
pleased to welcome Kira Au to our national advisory board,”
said Steve Beden, President and CEO of NABCA. “We look
forward to working with NATA on ongoing projects to reduce the
number of injuries among children playing sports in the U.S.”
Sports
Safety Checklist
Following
are highlights of the NATA and NABCA sports safety guidelines.
An electronic version of the entire checklist is available at
www.nata.org and www.boosterclubs.org
1. Coaches should develop a written emergency action plan to
prepare for possible sport-related injuries.
2. If there is no certified athletic trainer on staff, coaches,
parents and officials should be trained in first aid, cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) and use of Automated External Defibrillators
(AEDs).
3. Make sure that athletes have their own water bottles and
stay well hydrated.
4. Develop educational programs for parents and athletes regarding
conditioning, strength training, hydration, nutrition, injury
prevention and care, rules and fundamentals of the sport.
5. Plan a mock emergency to practice execution of the emergency
action plan.
6. Determine what to include in a first aid kit for specific
sports.
7. On a regular basis, perform a safety check of the facility.
8. Develop a sports/parent “code of conduct” and
always show good sportsmanship.
9. Understand the fundamentals and rules of the sport, and be
supportive of your child and the coach.
10. Coaches should always arrange a pre-season meeting for parents
outlining the school’s or league’s philosophies
and safety procedures.
For more
information, visit the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
(www.nata.org)
and North American Booster Club Association (www.boosterclubs.org).
North American Booster Club Association (NABCA)
The North American Booster Club Association (NABCA) is the governing
body and first of its kind national booster club association
dedicated to providing booster clubs and their extracurricular
organizations throughout North America with the highest level
of guidance, education, training and support. NABCA supports
the more than 1.3 million school, non-school, sports, music
and arts based booster clubs who work to insure the continuation
of extracurricular programs that provide life skills, build
strong leaders and keep our kids in school, out of gangs and
off drugs. Visit www.boosterclubs.org.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) –
Health Care for Life & Sport
Athletic trainers are unique health care professionals who specialize
in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of
injuries and illnesses. The National Athletic Trainers' Association
represents and supports 30,000 members of the athletic training
profession. NATA advocates for equal access to athletic trainers
for patients and clients of all ages and supports H.R. 1846.
Only 42 percent of high schools have access to athletic trainers.
NATA members adhere to a code of ethics. Visit www.nata.org.
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| NABCA
Expands National Advisory Board |
June
3 , 2008
KENNEWICK, WA – To underscore the commitment to secondary
school sports injury prevention and treatment, the North American
Booster Club Association (NABCA) today announced a first step
in helping to bring education to parents of youth athletes by
appointing Kira Au, MS, ATC, head athletic trainer at Bishop Amat
Memorial High School in La Puente, Calif., as the first Certified
Athletic Trainer to become appointed to the NABCA national advisory
board. “Kira
brings a wealth of talent, passion and knowledge to the advisory
board and will help to mold the support NABCA can provide to
both parents of athletes and fellow sports organizations and
associations,” said NABCA President Steve Beden. “Safety
should always be considered a priority in sports, and the role
NABCA plays in educating parents is ideal for insuring that
this message rings loud and clear.”
“The
opportunity to become a member of the NABCA national advisory
board is both an honor and a privilege and I look forward to
helping provide the association with the best leadership possible,
just as I provide my athletes with the best quality health care
possible. I understand the importance and benefit of having
access to a Certified Athletic Trainer and I firmly believe
that all secondary schools should seek to employ a Certified
Athletic Trainer. The health and safety of athletes should be
a top priority in all athletic programs.”
About
NABCA
The North American Booster Club Association (NABCA) (www.boosterclubs.org)
is the governing body and first of its kind national booster
club association dedicated to providing booster clubs and their
extracurricular organizations throughout North America with
the highest level of Guidance, Education, Training and Support.
NABCA supplies booster clubs with the most comprehensive portfolio
of resources and club building tools available to help build
and manage successful clubs. Booster Clubs are a key component
to a successful extracurricular program as they provide funding,
volunteer support, upkeep for facilities, fields and equipment,
transportation and scholarships.
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| NABCA
& Kidz IDz Join Forces to Promote Child Safety |
March
28, 2008
Cherry Hill, NJ – As proponents of child safety, North
American Booster Club Association (NABCA) and Kidz-IDz have
joined forces to offer two unique products to help protect our
nation’s youth from stranger abductions and unintentional
injuries.
Free Child Photo ID Card
Every NABCA member is being provided with a free, hard plastic,
Child Photo ID & Medical Emergency Card with Electronic
ID. Because the ID Card includes valuable medical information
in addition to important personal data, it not only helps reunite
a lost or missing child with their loved ones or group, but
also is helpful in the event of a medical emergency. Specifically,
each fully customized ID Card is imprinted with:
• student’s color photo
• student’s first initial & last name
• student’s date of birth, height, & weight
• student’s eye color, hair color, & gender
• student’s medical conditions and allergy info
• emergency contact name with three phone numbers
• optional medical release section
In addition to the free Child Photo ID Card, each member also
receives a free Electronic ID. An Electronic ID is recommended
as the fastest solution for transferring key information in
the event of a missing child episode or a medical emergency.
It enables parents to store their child’s photo and descriptive
details on their home computer, and includes other helpful files
to help prevent and react to an emergency. The ID Card and Electronic
ID are free; members contribute only a reduced shipping &
handling fee.
According
to Steve Beden, President of NABCA, “It’s nice to
find something that can truly make a difference in the life
of a child or a family and we believe that the Kidz-IDz Child
Photo ID Cards can do just that. When we first reviewed the
Kidz-IDz Child Photo ID Cards we realized that not only were
they an invaluable tool when a child is lost or abducted, but
we also recognized that the cards were of tremendous value for
kids of all ages who attend camps and clinics or travel with
school clubs and teams as the cards contain vital medical information
such as allergies and medical conditions as well as serving
as a medical release.”
Safetyville
Board Game
New this year, NABCA and Kidz-IDz are introducing the Safetyville
board game to all Booster Clubs. As stated on the product packaging,
and evidenced by favorable product reviews, “Children
get so absorbed in this competitive board game that they don't
even realize they are learning how to stay safe in today's unsafe
world!” Normally $20.00 + shipping, NABCA members may
purchase Safetyville at a 20% discount. Additionally, NABCA
members may participate in the Safetyville Fundraiser. By selling
this board game to friends & family, Booster Clubs earn
money while helping educate children about how to stay safe
in their own environment.
According
to Michael Pouls, founder of Kidz-IDz, “We are very excited
to be working with NABCA, providing Booster Clubs across the
country with not only an outstanding fundraising opportunity
that raises money for their club, but also with the tools they
need to keep safe in today’s increasingly dangerous world.
The Safetyville board game, for example, helps children identify
and therefore avoid potentially dangerous situations.”
The North
American Booster Club Association (NABCA) (www.boosterclubs.org)
is the governing body and first of its kind national booster
club association dedicated to providing booster clubs and their
extracurricular organizations throughout North America with
the highest level of Guidance, Education, Training and Support.
Kidz-IDz
is a leader in child safety. For more information, please contact
Mindy Hershorin at 610-520-2012 or mhershorin@kidzidz.com.
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