Category: Editorials
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Spyder pledges $1000 to Wounded Warrior Project
(Jul 28th, 2010)
Congrats to our Boulder neighbors, ski apparel brand Spyder Active Sports, who have just announced their pledge to raise $1,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project by reaching out to their Facebook page members. WWP is a nonprofit which provides programs and services to injured soldiers returning from war. Great use of social media – talk about webbing for good. Go Spyder!
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We Applaud a Great Bit of Sportsmanship
(Mar 15th, 2010)
One of our customers forwarded us the attached, which describes the compassion of the US women’s under-17 soccer team after defeating Haiti in a qualifying match. The reaction of the US goalie, Bryane Heaberlin, and the rest of the US team to the despondency of Hati’s goalie after the 9-0 drubbing exemplifies sensitivity and sportsmanship. We applaud Bryane and her teammates. They represent the best of what sports can be about.
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College Basketball’s Defining Moments of the Decade – Mike DeCourcy/SportingNews
(Oct 13th, 2009)
It was easily the most surprising assignment of my career, outside of a newspaper ordering me to cover auto racing though I can’t even drive a stick. Some weeks back, the editors of Sporting News asked me to write about the player, coach and team of the…
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Zamboni at Thayer Arena catches fire | turnto10.com
(Oct 13th, 2009)
WARWICK, R.I. – A youth hockey tournament had just finished less than an hour before the fire started. The city rink is regularly used by youth leagues, a figure skating group, and four high school hockey teams.
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Chris Paul Stands Tall for Kids – Tonic
(Oct 12th, 2009)
As a kid, New Orleans Hornets’ star Chris Paul seemed more suited to be a horse jockey than a basketball player, but the 4-foot-1 baller tried out for the team anyway. Both in grade school and in high school, Paul had to put up with lots of short jokes, but looks who’s laughing now. The 2008 MVP runner-up is now arguably the best point guard in the league.
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Listen to Your Body to Prevent Injuries – The Spectrum
(Oct 12th, 2009)
An active lifestyle can bring its own set of health issues. After all, you don’t usually get swimmer’s ear or tennis elbow while sitting on the couch.
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Girls Take the Lead on Internet Safety in Online Safety Initiative
(Oct 9th, 2009)
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and Girl Scouts of the USA, the preeminent organization for building leadership in girls, is continuing to take the lead in highlighting the importance of online safety for girls, highlighting their innovative online safety campaign called LMK (Let Me Know) (www.lmk.girlscouts.org), launched by Girl Scouts of the USA and Microsoft Windows.
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Cheerleaders are Becoming More Acrobatic…and More Often Injured – CountOn2
(Oct 8th, 2009)
Gone are the days of pom-poms and spirit fingers on the sidelines of sporting events. Cheerleading these days is hard core!
Read the full article and watch the video on www2.counton2.com.
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Amherst High School Goes Pink – MetroWNY.com
(Oct 8th, 2009)
This year every team is united in the same fight.
One year ago the Amherst High School girls’ varsity swim team made headlines in Western New York with their Pink in the Pool event that raised awareness for breast cancer research.
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Miley Cyrus: Get UR Good On Video & Community Action with Youth Service America
(Oct 8th, 2009)
Miley Cyrus Gets UR Good On With Youth Service America (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) Miley Cyrus is promoting the new campaign of ‘Get UR Good On’ with the nonprofit Youth Service America. A recently revealed campaign, Miley Cyrus wants people her age…
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Nutrition Still Not ‘A’ Grade in U.S. Schools: Studies – US News and World Report
(Oct 7th, 2009)
Schools in the United States are becoming healthier places thanks to more nutritious food and an increased focus on exercise, but still more is needed to combat teen obesity, a series of studies concludes.
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Flag Football Growing in Popularity Especially as a Sport for Girls – The Canadian Press
(Oct 6th, 2009)
NEW YORK — As I watched my 12-year-old play his first game of flag football, I started chatting with the father of another kid on the team.
I mentioned how happy I was that flag football was being offered in our neighbourhood as an alternative to tackle.
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Boy Scouts Continue to Gear Up for 100 Year Celebration
(Oct 6th, 2009)
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts, a Tournament of Roses float is under construction. Click here to view photos.
View many related articles and links about the celebration via Google.
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Can Walmart Sell Nutrition Better Than the U.S.? – NPR
(Oct 5th, 2009)
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Youth Coaches Can Use Pro Sports to Make Connection – islandpacket.com
(Oct 5th, 2009)
As youth sports coaches, we are always trying to find ways to connect with our players to show them our human side. To have a common interest with your players, no matter the age or the sport, makes the coach-player relationship even more meaningful.
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Rio de Janeiro to Host 2016 Olympic Games – USAToday
(Oct 2nd, 2009)
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20 Places in America to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up – GreatDad.com
(Oct 2nd, 2009)
View the full list and learn more at GreatDad.com. We suggest adding the following three destinations to the list: Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming), Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado), and Arcadia National Park (Maine).
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Sport Music Used to Inspire Youth to Consider Social Inclusion – SportandDev.org
(Oct 1st, 2009)
As part of Football Unites Racism Divides (FURD) Sound Kickers Project, youth from deprived areas of Sheffield, UK will have the opportunity to create the music that will accompany the local football teams as they run onto their home grounds.
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Nonprofits Get A ‘Kick’ For Collaboration – The NonProfit Times
(Oct 1st, 2009)
Employees from a handful of local nonprofits gather at a park in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., every Tuesday night for a game that they probably haven’t played since their elementary school gym class: kickball.
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What’s Parents’ Role in Motivating Sports Kids – The Ultimate Sports Parent
(Sep 30th, 2009)
Sam, a Division III basketball player, says it’s hard for him to motivate himself unless his coaches are watching him and pushing him along.
As a young athlete, Sam’s not alone. We hear from many parents who say that their kids of all ages have a hard time motivating themselves under certain circumstances.
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Youngsters Can Learn to Skate in New Program in Canandaigua – MPNnow
(Sep 30th, 2009)
There’s no secret to the fact that most successful high school varsity teams get major contributions from equally successful youth programs.
Canandaigua varsity hockey coach Jim Armstrong recently got together with Mike Cronin, executive director of the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, and Kyle Johnson, president of the Canandaigua Knights youth hockey program, in an effort to come up with ways to increase numbers at CA’s varsity level. One of the ideas that came out of the brainstorming session was a new beginner program for very young children.
Read more on Youngsters Can Learn to Skate in New Program in Canandaigua – MPNnow…
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Obama Camp Optimistic Chicago Will Win 2016 Olympics – MiamiHerald.com
(Sep 29th, 2009)
Read the full article on MiamiHerald.com.
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Good, Bad Sports Parents Focus of Macomb Lecture – ChicagoTribune.com
(Sep 29th, 2009)
MACOMB, Ill. – With fall athletics under way, a renowned youth sports psychologist is offering insight into sports parents. Daniel Gould will address the good, the bad and the ugly of parenting young athletes…
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Astros Break Ground on Youth Academy – Astros.com
(Sep 25th, 2009)
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World Kids’ Sports Summit Declaration Presented to IOC
(Sep 24th, 2009)
Representatives of the World Kids’ Sports Summit in Yokohama, including two Japanese elementary school students, presented the World Kids’ Sports Summit Declaration to Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at the IOC’s headquarters in Lausanne on 22 September. Mr. Rogge mentioned that he’d add the declaration to Olympic Museum collections.
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New Light on the Plight of Winter Babies – WSJ.com
(Sep 23rd, 2009)
Read the fascinating full article at WSJ.com.
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GAO audit: Schools slow to get alerts about tainted food – USAToday
(Sep 22nd, 2009)
Federal agencies that supply food for 31 million schoolchildren fail to ensure that tainted products are pulled quickly from…
Read the full article on USAToday.com. We predict an increase in parents packing school lunches for their kiddos.
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September’s wet fields hurt Memphis area sports teams, farmers – Memphis Commercial Appeal
(Sep 21st, 2009)
As if Memphis hasn’t had enough rain, a look at this week’s forecast indicates there could be more.
The wet weather has been wreaking havoc for everyone, but especially farmers and organizers of youth sports leagues accustomed to relying on usually ideal weather this time of the year.
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Jon Buzby: Learning Sports Etiquette a Process for Young Athletes – Norwich Bulletin
(Sep 17th, 2009)
When Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount sucker-punched a Boise State player following his team’s nationally televised season-opener last week, he not only connected directly with Byron Hout’s jaw but he indirectly landed in the minds of every child playing youth sports.
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Split Attempt for the Record – The Ithacan Online
(Sep 16th, 2009)
Pause for a second and contemplate this question: What is the fastest growing high school sport in America? Give up? Here’s a hint. It’s not lacrosse. It’s not hockey. It’s not golf. Still stumped? It’s bowling.
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5 QUESTIONS for Dave DuPont, CEO of TeamSnap – Boulder Daily Camera
(Sep 15th, 2009)
The Camera spoke with TeamSnap CEO Dave DuPont, former senior vice president of LeftHand Networks Inc., who spent several years involved with early-stage network companies, to get the scoop on the new online tool and see why DuPont calls TeamSnap a “life simpler.”
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Grants Now Available to Help Fund Youth and School Sports – Reuters.com
(Sep 15th, 2009)
Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports Grants now available to help fund youth and school sports programs. Youth Organizations and School Athletic Programs can register for the chance to earn $2,500 grants at www.ResponsibleSports.com.
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Tips About School Lunches, Snacks, Sugar and More, from Riley Hospital for Children
(Sep 10th, 2009)
Read more on Tips About School Lunches, Snacks, Sugar and More, from Riley Hospital for Children…
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U.S. Security Agency Enlists Girl Scouts – Phoenix Business Journal
(Sep 9th, 2009)
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Growing Popularity of Triathlons for Children – NYTimes.com
(Sep 7th, 2009)
No joke.
Read the full article on NYTimes.com.
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Eulls Saves 22 Lives from Armed Student – Rivals.com
(Sep 3rd, 2009)
Read more on Eulls Saves 22 Lives from Armed Student – Rivals.com…
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Rest is Key to Youth Sports Success – SILive.com
(Aug 31st, 2009)
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