Outside Safety

Summer is here and that means playing outside sports.

Sports are  a lot of fun.

Getting hurt isn't.

Remember these 7 tips to prevent injuries so you can stay in the game all summer.

  1. wear protective gear, such as helmets, protective pads, cups, and other gear as necessary

  2. warm-up first, by getting your muscle's ready to play, you will  prevent injuries

  3. know the rules, what's legal and what's not, this will keep everyone safe

  4. watch out for others, and communicate with your team mates, if  your part of the out field, "call" for the ball to avoid a collision

  5. DON'T PLAY WHEN YOUR INJURED

  6. always wear sunscreen

  7. drink lots of water, but only from YOUR bottle, that way you will avoid germs

  8. Have fun in the sun and stay safe.

Steven Baird