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be prepared

Stay safe by heading to each practice and game prepared

for success. Following these safety tips can help you get the

most out of your performance and prevent injury.

Play it simple.

Remove necklaces, bracelets, earrings,

and rings before you take the field.

In many leagues, if you’re caught

wearing jewelry, even by mistake,

you’re disqualified. It’s always safer to

leave your fashion accessories at home.

Protect yourself.

You probably know if your sport calls for protective equipment such as a

helmet, mouth guard, face mask, goggles, shin guards, or other pads. This

isn’t your first rodeo, as they say. (Or in your case, maybe they say karate

match or cyclo-cross race.)

But last season’s gear doesn’t do much good if you’ve grown two inches.

At the beginning of the season, ask a parent or coach to check the fit of

every piece. If you have a growth spurt during the season, check again!

Wear all the equipment that’s required, and be sure it fits right.