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Dress for success.

In cold weather, wear layers

that can be peeled off as

your body warms up. In hot

weather, light colors will

keep you cooler. Your shoes

don’t have to be the most

expensive brand in the store,

but to prevent injury, make

sure they fit well and are right

for your sport. If you’re not

sure, ask your coach.

Be sun smart.

If you play a sport outdoors, protect yourself from the sun.

Wear a hat or cap whenever you can at practice and games.

Check with your coach about the rules for game attire.

Apply sunscreen on all exposed skin—face, neck, arms,

legs, and the tops of your feet if you’ll be bare-

foot. (Use an SPF lip balm, too!) If sunscreen

bothers your eyes, apply it from the cheeks

down and keep your hat on. Don’t forget to

cover your ears and the back of your neck,

and reapply often if you’re swimming or

sweating. Read the labels, looking for a

product that offers “broad spectrum

protection” against both UVA and UVB

rays. Your sunscreen should have a Sun

Protection Factor, or SPF, of at least 30.