National Youth Sports Week Thursday, Oct 27—Sports Safety Day We’ll highlight the importance of promoting safety on and off the field through background screening, abuse prevention training, concussion awareness, and more. Brought to you by PEP RALLY DAY | COACHES DAY | WELLNESS DAY | SAFETY DAY | SPIRIT DAY | PLAY DAY help create a safer future for youth sports The Future of Safety Webinar Hear experts from USA Lacrosse, USA Artistic Swimming, and the U.S. Center for SafeSport discuss the future of youth athlete safety and how all of us can make a difference. Watch Now Learn, Do, Celebrate Celebrate Sport Safety Day with NCSI during National Youth Sports Week! Don’t miss out on our live webinar with leaders in safety, and stay for all the other great content that we will be sharing throughout the day. Learn Families: Check out the For the Love of Sport podcast Episode 3. Our team talks about concussions, the values of sports participation, plus many more great words of wisdom from guest Wayne Moss from the National Council of Youth Sports. Tune in to episode 3 Clubs & Teams: Listen & share the 5 key takeaways to keep your organization focused on athlete safety covered in Episode 4 of the For the Love of Sport podcast (featuring Wayne Moss, President of the National Council for Youth Sports). Listen to episode 4 Do Families: Listen to leaders from the U.S. Center for SafeSport, USA Lacrosse, and USA Artistic Swimming as they discuss The Future of Safety in a live webinar at 1 pm CST (Oct 27). Hear the latest trends on how you can seek out safer local sports organizations for your youth athletes. Sign up for free Clubs & Teams: Attend The Future of Safety live webinar at 1 pm CST (Oct 27) and hear from industry leaders at the U.S. Center for SafeSport, USA Lacrosse, and USA Artistic Swimming about the best ways we can make youth sports safer for athletes. Sign up for free Celebrate Families, Clubs, and Teams: Share your favorite learnings from the webinar on social media with the hashtags #nationalyouthsportsweek and #sportssafety Get started ☆ BIG IDEA ☆ National Youth Sports Week Safety Audit Audit your safety program. Ensure that you follow the US Center for Safe Sports Minor Athlete Protection Policies (MAPP) and NCYS & United State Olympic Committee Background Screening Guidelines. Available October 24th Featured Safety Articles The National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) is the industry-leading background check and policy guidance. NCSI is also the trusted background check provider for the United States Olympic Committee. Knowledge = Safety for Youth Sports Organizations, Coaches, and Parents Abuse Prevention Training has resulted in increased safety and participation for young athletes. Safety Essentials of USA Football’s League Excellence Program Safety Essentials of USA Football’s League Excellence Program Sports Organizations Reassessing Safety Expectations, Standards Gun violence has club owners and directors devising new ways to keep kids safe Mental Health Month Travel Tips It’s a great time to remember how important mental health is and to remind yourself of ways to prioritize yours and your family’s. The Importance of Water Safety in Sports Explore how youth sports can prioritize water safety with TeamUnify, a SportsEngine product, ensuring every child can make a splash safely. Celebrating 10 Years of SafeSport with USA Hockey and NCSI Hear from Casey Jorgensen, General Counsel with USA Hockey, and the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) to discuss the decade-long partnership and its emphasis on safety in youth hockey. View More More Safety Content How to Know when It’s Time to Cancel Practice Dr. Michele LaBot is offering guidance for coaches who are questioning when it's time to cancel practice, or to move it inside. Running Smart: How to Make Safety Your Top Priority Make safety part of their training plan. These quick tips can help your athlete stay safe, aware, and connected. 5 Tips to Make Overnight Sports Camp Safer for Teen Athletes Overnight sports camps build skills and team culture—understand how to keep your teen safe while they're away. 10 Injury Safety Tips for Parents The best defense is a great offense – for parents, that offense is being proactive in setting up your child for safety success by following these procedures: The SafeSport Summer Playbook: Your Guide to Promoting Wellness & Safety in Youth Sports & Activities Explore free SafeSport resources to help you promote safety and wellness this summer in youth sports programs and activities. How to Protect Your Child in Sport: Four Tools to Have on Hand Explore four tools you can use as a parent or guardian to stay aware and informed so your child can have a safe and fun experience in sport. 3 Things to Do When You Notice Bullying This Bullying Prevention Month, learn how to identify bullying behavior and understand the steps you can take when you notice it occur. Back to School and Fall Sports: Tips to Help Keep Kids Safe in New Environments Preparing for the start of school and fall sports? Check out our tips on how you can make sure kids’ environments are safe and positive. From the Practice Fields in Your Town to the Podium in Paris, We Support Athletes Learn how the U.S. Center for SafeSport supports athletes of all levels and abilities during the Paris Games and beyond. The Importance of Water Safety in Sports Explore how youth sports can prioritize water safety with TeamUnify, a SportsEngine product, ensuring every child can make a splash safely. A Swimmer’s Journey: Coaching the Next Generation Learn how one swimmer turned coach advocates for a sport environment built on trust and respect where athletes thrive and win. Why We Need Whistleblowers in Sport People who report suspicious behavior, often referred to as whistleblowers, play a vital role in our ability to maintain safe and fair sport environments. View More