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Safe Teams Make Good Sports
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California law severely limits the right to sue in case of an injury during a recreational activity. The law presumes that risks are a part of nearly all such pursuits, and that athletes and their parents know and accept those risks when they agree to participate.
There is one major exception. An injured party may recover damages from a coach, fellow participant or other sponsor whose actions increase or alter the risks beyond the boundaries usually associated with the sport or what is foreseeable.
Follow these suggestions for children in an organized league or competitive sport:
- Obtain a general health exam and an orthopedic exam.
- Make sure the team coach is certified as a youth coach, is trained in CPR and has a first aid kit. If possible, your child should have access to an athletic trainer.
- children of all ages should stretch, warm up and drink lots of water or sports drinks to replace fluids.
- Make sure the child gets full, easily understood instructions in game techniques and rules.
- Make sure there are no rocks, holes or other hazards in the field of play.
- Make sure there is constant supervision during the game or event.
- Allow time for rest in the event.
- Make sure the child doesn’t try to "tough out" an injury.
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