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Alright players, listen
up! No matter what sport you play, your most important goal -
yes, even more important than scoring - should always be safety.
That means doing everything you can to protect yourself, and everyone
in the game, from injuries.
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You can't stop
all injuries, especially in sports. But you can help make sure they
happen less often and are less serious. Just follow a few basic routines
and you'll shoot, you'll score!
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 Get proper training. |
Before you start, learn
how to do it. Take skiing for instance, you have more fun and look
good too once you learn how to turn, stop and ski in control.
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| Follow the rules! |
If you don't want
to get hurt, you've got to go by the rule book. So before you
play, learn the rules of the game - and stick to them.
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| Warm up. |
It's easier to
get hurt when you playing a sport with cold, stiff muscles. That's
why it's important to warm up for at least five minutes before
you start. Plan to arrive early so you can jog, stretch or shake out
your arms and legs. Come on, we're rooting for you!
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| Drink up. |
Playing sports makes
you sweat, and that means your body is losing a lot of fluid. If you
don't replace this lost fluid, you could start feeling very
sick. You might even pass out. So it's important to drink lots
of water before and during the game, especially on hot days.
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| Wear the gear. |
Wear it. Wear it. Wear
it. We can't say it enough times: Wear the gear that's
right for your game, and be sure to wear it the right way. You won't
get hurt as much, even if you fall or crash into another player. To
learn more about gearing up properly click right here.
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| Wear the sunscreen. |
If you're playing outdoors,
apply waterproof sunscreen onto your skin at least 15 minutes before
the game begins. And keep on applying it - read the label, it
will tell you how often you should re-apply.
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| Skateboards, Inline Skates and Scooters |
Don't be a broken hero!
Click here for tips on how to skate and scoot without getting hurt.
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