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🚨 New legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul mandates the implementation of automated external defibrillator (AED) plans for camps and youth sports programs in New York State. As of this week, establishments like Grace and Truth Sports Park in Hilton are leading the charge by ensuring they have AEDs readily available. Park Director Tom Street emphasizes the critical importance of this measure, especially in light of recent events. With incidents like Damar Hamlin's and others in the media, having AEDs on hand can truly be life-saving. This legislation underscores the necessity for staying vigilant of state AED and CPR laws, as they're constantly evolving to better protect our communities. Investing in AEDs and training personnel to use them isn't just a regulatory requirement—it's a moral imperative. It's a small step that can make an immense difference, potentially saving lives in moments of crisis. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eX-eEQku #AED #CPR #PublicSafety https://lnkd.in/e3XqrQtE

Did you know the eSafety Commissioner has created an online Sports hub! The Sports Hub is an online platform that offers valuable resources aimed at ensuring online safety for individuals within the sports community. Each resource is designed to support different individuals needs by providing tailored advice to foster a positive online experience. The Sports hub includes: 💻 How to deal with online abuse in sport. ❗ How to recognise online abuse in sport. 📱 8 ways to stay safe online in sport. 🎽 Online safety for competitors, volunteers, coaches and parents. Learn more 🔗⬇️ https://zurl.co/VpEB #ChildrensWeek #ProtectingSportTogether

Concussion Legislation: Protecting Athletes Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman EP 27 with Neurologist Dr. Daniel Kantor Tackling the concussion crisis in sports! This episode explores new legislation and strategies to reduce concussions, focusing on raising the threshold for returning to play. Learn how states are improving player safety and responsible sports participation. #ConcussionSafety #SportsLegislation #PlayerSafety #HeadInjury #BrainInjury #YouthSports #ConcussionAwareness #SportsMedicine #ReturnToPlay #AthletesHealth

Compliance Isn’t Optional—It’s a Necessity Compliance Isn’t Just a Box to Tick—It’s the Key to Your Club’s Reputation and Success ⚖️ For sports clubs, compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and financial regulations isn’t just a legal requirement—it protects your players, your community, and your reputation. Key compliance areas for Scottish clubs: • Health & Safety (🏟️ ensuring safe facilities) • Child Protection (🔒 safeguarding through PVG scheme) • Financial Transparency (💼 ensuring financial practices align with regulations) With AuditSport Solutions, you can ensure your club is not just ticking boxes but building trust with your members, players, and partners by doing things the right way. ✅ How is your club managing compliance? Reach out to find out how we can help you stay on track. #Compliance #HealthAndSafety #AuditSportSolutions #PVG #Governance #SportsManagement #Football #ScottishFootball #ScottishRugby #SportsClubs #Scotland #StrategicGrowth

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In 2010 The SPL Trust joined forces with The Football Pools and The Scottish Government to announce an exciting partnership that would see top flight football clubs tackle a number of serious men’s health issues. Football Fans in Training was developed by club coaches in conjunction with top medical and sports science professionals in Scotland, as well as the Scottish Government Public Health Directorate. The programme has had a long term impact on the lives of over 13,000 people, helping them to become fitter, happier and healthier.

Nowadays safety during sport is very important. We invest in that direction and now we are proud to present I-PROTECT --> Certified cut-resistant baselayer for adults and children. https://lnkd.in/dTVDPW9i

In this Business Break, Hughston Athletic Trainer Kerri Reeves emphasizes the critical role of emergency action plans in sports (and work) settings. These plans ensure that everyone knows their responsibilities during a crisis, allowing for quick and effective responses to emergencies. By being prepared, we can safeguard athletes' health and well-being when it matters most. To learn more about Athletic Training or the Hughston Foundation, visit our website - https://lnkd.in/gmDbiPzZ #atc #sports #hughston

The reality of people who harm being involved in sport is a challenge and something which must be managed effectively. However policies and procedures which are blanket approaches will not assist in safeguarding decision making because of the complexities of each case. These complexities are linked with type of harm, is the harm within the sport / external / both, age of person of concern, current / non recent, convicted / being investigated/ found not guilty/ never investigated by statutory services and the list goes on. Alongside someone who has been harmed / alleging they have been harmed and if they are within the sport / external. Fundamentally there is a need for sports to have appropriate investigation and risk assessment processes in place to manage possible risk without causing further trauma and harm. This panel is preceded by The Army of Survivors and Joanna Maranhão highlighting the victim/ survivor/ affected person perspectives This panel then seeks to raise awareness to the complexity of the subject and consider what is good practice and what needs to be in place for effective management of risk. I am joined by an incredible panel Sarah Ochwada , Paul Stephenson and Simon Bailey CBE, QPM, DL all of whom bring a unique perspective as well as my own experience in assessing and managing sexual, violent and domestic abusive persons . So if you are involved at any level of safeguarding and decision making in sport this conference will generate stimulating discussion and inform safe sport going forward