I keep hearing questions about whether or not to use solid wood bats or aluminum baseball bats and I’m not sure where to turn to find the answer. Instead of California, if you are a high school and participate in CIF or NFHS, then you have some options in regard to the baseball bats you [...]
Yes, in public schools and private schools subject to the NFHS rules, any portable or movable soccer goal will need to be anchored. I know you are thinking that this creates a strike against hazard much like the goal posts of 20 years ago in both the NFL and NBA, but the issue here is [...]
Let’s Standardize the Pre-participation Physical Evaluation.
These two sources can help you locate the safety courses for cheerleading better known as Spirit. Online Or On-Site
Here is the text of the rule and a question that was presented to CIF. 313. CONCUSSION PROTOCOL A student-athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from competition at that time for the remainder of the day. A student-athlete who has been removed [...]
On May 7, 2010, CIF passed Bylaw 313 that made sweeping changes to help save student-athlete’s lives. The rule basically states that if a player is suspected of having a concussion, they must be taken out of play and cannot return until they receive a doctor’s note from a licensed health care provider trained in [...]
This is an interesting one. CIF Bluebook 2009 Article 190, Section 1928.2 states that if it is a playoff games a licensed medical doctor, team doctor, or primary health provider designated by the team shall be in attendance at all playoff games.
California Education Code Section 49451 allows for parents or guardians to exempt their child/student from having a physical exam. While allowed, we have to look to CIF to see if they allow for an exemption. The CIF Bluebook 2009 is the rulebook for the Souther California Section. Article 30 Section 308 follows Ed Code 49451 [...]
In California, there are particular requirements surrounding training for CIF coaches. They are located in California Codes of Regulations Title 5, Section 5593 and 5594. They are also found in Education Code 33190-33192 and 452125.01 and 45125.1 We have found that training is offered at www.nfhslearn.com. At the time we posted this the training ran [...]
How much are these helmets? At the time of this post it ran $1,029.89. See Ridell’s website http://www.riddell1.com/newsite/product_info.php?cPath=104_76&products_id=1457
How much are these helmets? At the time of this post it ran $1,029.89. See Ridell’s website http://www.riddell1.com/newsite/product_info.php?cPath=104_76&products_id=1457
Concussions are becoming more of a risk in sports. The youth are getting bigger and their bodies are becoming more atheletically developed at earlier ages. Football players can deliver bigger hits to their opponents. With the increase of pressure applied to student athletes to continue to play and to obtain scholarships and go pro, students [...]
Concussions are becoming more prevelant in football these days. Due to recent NFL injuries, the issue has become highlighted in high school sports as well. A great site to do more research is http://www.sportslegacy.org/