Collin Harvey asked:


If you are like any other that is involved in sports, you want to make sure that every player stays well and is always able to play in the game.  Of course, some injuries are inevitable.  It is easy for the children or youth to make a wrong move, adjust the wrong way, or simply run straight into the ball.  If you want to help with possible injuries, there are several ways to come prepared.  

The first thing that you should keep in mind is that most injuries are preventable.  Of course, kids will be kids, and it will be inevitable that they will make a wrong move.  However, the more you let them know about safety equipment, the less likely you will be to have major problems.  You can also be sure to over emphasize specific movements in every type of game.  Making them comfortable with these movements will help create an extra safety feature.  

Even if you had all of the wrapping in the world to help prevent injuries, there will still be specific injuries that occur.  Because you are playing a sport, you can easily expect twisted ankles, knees and arms.  If this happens, make sure that you have your first aid kit with you.  You can wrap the fractured or broken area until they get to a hospital.  Another type of injury that may occur may be from getting hit by a ball.  Having an ice pack or a way to help relieve some of the pain will help until they can get to the right area and receive medical attention, if they need it.  

These are not the only types of injuries that may occur.  There is also a caution that needs to be taken for things such as heat disorder.  It is easy for any player to get a little too much sun, causing them to overheat, and possibly pass out.  If this happens, be sure to get them in the shade and give them water.  You can easily prevent this by requiring all of your players to drink water on a consistent basis.  

No matter what the injury, there is always a solution.  By knowing what can be expected and coming prepared, you will be able to help the players enjoy the game, without walking away with an injury.  There are some stories that every child will want to tell about their game.  You want to make sure that it is not about an injury that occurred.



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Gregg Hall asked:


I played football from the age of eight years old until age twenty and then continued in bodybuilding to this day at the age of 45. Even though I look younger than my age and younger guys approach me all the time to play rugby or sandlot football my knees and hips just can’t take the abuse anymore. If you are like me and you still want to stay involved in sports a good way to do it is though sports collectibles and memorabilia.

I never thought I would get into it but there is so much available that there is literally something for everyone no matter what sport you are interested in. Sports memorabilia collecting can help fill your time with an enjoyable hobby and give you a diversion from the hassles of life.

Sports collecting can run from collecting football jerseys or collecting photographs for scrapbooks to collecting every possible item you can find about the particular sport, team, or player you are interested in. It is fun to put together display cases with jerseys, helmets, and game balls along with pictures from particular events. There are some accessories that you can buy to help you with displaying your sports collectibles as well.

Another easy to start collectible hobby is by collecting pins. Almost all sports offer collectible pins of their teams and they are actually one of the most popular segments of the sports collectible market today. Other popular pins are those that commemorate specific events like the Olympics. Collecting antique sports equipment, such as vintage baseball gloves and bats is also a hot item.

Collecting sports cards like baseball cards is still hot as ever of course and over the years these cards which started as a hobby for many when they were kids are now bringing in huge sums of money for the owners. Rare cards like those of **** Ruth or Willie Mays bring in unbelievable prices.

NASCAR is another area that is super hot right now. You can find replica race cars, leather jackets, helmets, etc. My dad is a huge Jeff Gordon fan and has just about everything in existence with his name or picture on it. If you are into NASCAR check into this area of sports memorabilia, you will find an item for whatever racer you like.

Some other sports collectors keep items that relate to their individual recreational sport such as fishing or golf. There are categories that cater to everyone so you are sure to find your niche.



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