HEALTH & SAFETY
Pioneer Valley Youth Sports and Fitness Institute
the source for sound athletic advice
Cardiac Safety
Concussion Safety
Emotional Injuries
Eyes, Mouth & Jaw
Female Athletes
General Safety
Hydration Safety
Infections & Chronic Illness
Muscles, Joints, & Bones
Performance Enhancing Drugs
Playing Field Safety
Respiratory
Sexual Abuse
Did you know that in a typical year, for children aged 14 and under:
  • Nearly 187,800 are treated for football-related injuries.
  • Nearly 76,200 are treated for soccer-related injuries.
  • Nearly 21,200 are treated for gymnastics-related injuries.
  • More than 11,000 ware treated for cheerleading-related injuries.
  • More than 2,000 are treated for field hockey-related injuries.
  • More than 300 are treated for rugby-related injuries.
Keeping your child safe is one of your biggest concerns.

Use this page as a resource to assist you in your journey to learn what you can do to help your child avoid injury.
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