Category: Sports

5 Common Sports Injuries
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5 Common Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Playing a sport recreationally or competitively is the perfect combination of fun and fitness for any age group, and most sports can be played throughout the year. So that everyone can enjoy their favourite sports without letting an injury get in the way, we’ve put together the 5 Most Common Sports Injuries and How To...

Prevent Summer Injuries - Know The Signs Of A Concussion
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Prevent Summer Injuries: Know The Signs of a Concussion

It’s estimated that as many as 3.8 million concussions occur in the United States each year across a number of competitive sports and recreational activities. They occur in all sports with the highest incidence in football, hockey, rugby, soccer, and basketball. This summer, we want to help you prevent summer injuries like TBIs by knowing...

5 Resources for Concussion Education
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5 Resources for Concussion Education

Concussion management is a key consideration for sports organizations everywhere. As we learn more about the damage caused by brain injuries like this, we can do more to mitigate them and help athletes suffering to recover safely and as completely as possible. There are many resources for concussion education, and here are five for you...

How ePACT Supports Safety For Youth Sports
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How ePACT Supports Safety For Youth Sports

We’re pretty big on safety here at ePACT, as it’s the basis for our product, and the services we provide to organizations across North America, and families and individuals all over the world. And this includes youth sports associations – from soccer and baseball, to football and hockey, we’re proud to support player safety throughout...

Emergency Kits for Your Kids
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Emergency Kits for Your Kids

Emergency kits are a key part of any household’s emergency plan, but they shouldn’t be limited to just your home! We can prepare emergency kits for use anywhere, anytime you need it – your car, the office, the family cabin by the lake, your RV, the kids’ sports bags. The list goes on! Preparing emergency...

What Legal Weight Do Waivers and Releases Carry?
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What Legal Weight Do Waivers and Releases Carry?

Guest blog by John M. Sadler. We’re pleased to introduce John M. Sadler as our guest blogger today. John, president of Sadler Sports & Recreation Insurance, is a youth sports coach, attorney, and sports insurance expert. He serves as the National Risk Manager for various national sports organizations and is on the Medical & Safety...

Spring Sports Safety
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Spring Sports Safety for Coaches & Parents

This post has been updated from the original. Spring is an exciting time of year for everyone involved in youth sports. As days get longer and the weather warmer, athletes, parents and coaches alike look forward to spending time outdoors, meeting new teammates and learning new skills, all while having a blast! Whether you’re a...

Guide To Helmets
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Concussions: Your Guide to Helmets

Concussion management is a key consideration for many sports and activities, and ensuring that athletes have the right helmet plays a huge part! But why are helmets so important? They are designed to help the head slow down more gradually, spread the impact of a knock or fall over a larger area, and prevent direct...