Tools


Sports Safety Supporter Program

Become an organization fully committed to sports safety education by participating as a "Sports Safety Supporter." Have your organization become an official supporter of sports safety and earn a discount on the cost of the course. Download the Statement of Support and follow directions to become an official supporter! download Statement of SupportAdobe Acrobat Reader required to view this document.


Quick Communication Tools

Use the following tools to tell your coaches, volunteers, board of directors, staff and sponsors about the PREPARE course and sports safety education.

Website

Include a link to the PREPARE course on your organization's website.
www.SportsSafety.org

PREPARE Flier

Make copies of this flier and distribute it at your next meeting, event or in coach & athlete registration packets. [download flier] Adobe Acrobat Reader required to view this document.


Funding

If you, as a youth organization or PASS member, have determined the need for funding your group's sports safety education, consider these options:

  • Incorporate cost into athlete registration fees (avg. is less than $3 per participant per coach educated)
  • Have your organization pay part of the cost and your coach pay part
  • Seek sponsorship from area businesses

    Youth organization, look to your parents to become PASS members and take on this initiative. PASS members can use these tips and tools to secure sponsorship for their team or league. Print the Sponsorship Tools and take them with you when you visit local businesses and ask them for sponsorship.

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