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Mt. Hood Meadows Joins 2015 U.S. Revolution Tour 11/24/2014
Park City, UT (Nov. 24) – Mt. Hood Meadows will be joining a stacked resort roster as the fourth and final stop of the 2015 U.S. Revolution Tour. A leader in the Northwest halfpipe and park scene for decades, Mt. Hood Meadows is continuing its commitment to progressive riding by joining up with the U.S.... |
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How To Stay Motivated 11/24/2014
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Promoting Good Sportsmanship 11/17/2014
The Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive™ Pledge is open for the Winter Season! Now is the time to sign up your organization or team for a chance to earn $2,500. Learn More!
Wondering what the Pledge is and how it works? |
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TAKE 5 with Ty Walker 11/10/2014
Youth sports don’t feature the same dangerous combination of size, speed, power and aggression that defines professional sports, but injuries still remain a natural part of the game.
Even though minor injuries are often unavoidable, at Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive™ we believe it is a smart policy... |
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2015 U.S. Revolution Tour Schedule Announced 11/05/2014
The 2015 U.S. Revolution Tour is celebrating its eleventh anniversary this year, with halfpipe and slopestyle stops in Copper Mountain, CO, Seven Springs, PA, and Mammoth Mountain, CA. This year, the Rev Tour will be adding Big Air to its schedule in Mammoth, giving up-and-coming athletes an opportunity to prepare for Big Air as the... |
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Play It Safe 11/03/2014
Youth sports don’t feature the same dangerous combination of size, speed, power and aggression that defines professional sports, but injuries still remain a natural part of the game.
Even though minor injuries are often unavoidable, at Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive™ we believe it is a smart policy... |
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Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive™ Head Injury Resources Tool 10/27/2014
As a youth sport parent, it’s important to be properly educated when it comes to the risks associated with your child playing any sport. That’s a big part of what being a Positive Sport Parent is all about.
At Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive™ we encourage parents, coaches and youth athletes alike to... |
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Concussion Considerations Google+ Hangout 10/20/2014
Youth sports don’t involve the same dangerous blend of power, size and speed as professional sports. However, they still carry risks of physical injury. As a result, certain safety precautions should always be taken to ensure maximum safety during competition.
At Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive™ we... |
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TAKE 5 with U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s Kyle Wilkens 10/13/2014
Youth sports might not seem as dangerous as professional sports, but there are still physical risks involved.
Safety precautions should be taken in every sport, and at Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive™ we encourage coaches and parents to educate themselves on where to find information on preventing... |
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Protecting the Head: Concussion Management 10/06/2014
Youth sports might not seem as dangerous as professional sports, but there are physical risks none the less. Safety precautions should be taken in every sport, and at Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive™ we encourage coaches and parents to educate themselves on where to find information on preventing and... |
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How to Encourage Your Youth Athlete 09/29/2014
Youth athletes, like everyone else, need to be praised. Parents who support their youth athletes by regularly showing love and encouragement are helping them become better team players. Plus, children who are frequently encouraged are more optimistic, better able to handle criticism, more coachable and more likely to listen and respond without... |
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Get Started Today and Earn $2500 09/22/2014
It is not too late to participate in the Fall period of the Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive™ Pledge! |
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World Cup Coming to Squaw Valley 09/19/2014
OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA (Sept.17, 2014) - The fast-paced excitement of skicross and snowboardcross will come to Squaw Valley March 4-8, 2015, with the resort hosting an Audi FIS Skicross World Cup and FIS Snowboard World Cup. This will be the first time the International Ski Federation has brought a World Cup event to Squaw Valley since the FIS... |
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TAKE 5 with U.S. Snowboarding’s Julia Marino 09/16/2014
When watching your child play sports, it’s natural to get excited. But it’s also important to make sure you always act as a Positive Sport Parent – on game day and beyond.
Being a Positive Sport Parent means not only keeping your emotions in check on game day, but also always remaining supportive and respectful of your youth athlete – as... |
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Athlete Spotlight: Faye Gulini 09/09/2014
With two Olympic appearances and six X Games under her belt, Faye Gulini knows what it takes to perform on the snowboardcross course. She has been climbing the ranks during her five years on the U.S. Snowboarding team, capping off the 2014 season with a 6th place finish at X Games and a 4th place in Sochi.
Faye... |
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Being a Positive Sport Parent 09/08/2014
It is important to be supportive and respectful, not only of your child, but also of the others on the team and of the coaches. As a parent, you have the power to help shape your youth athlete’s attitude about sports.
It’s natural to get excited when watching your child compete but it is important to keep your emotions in check on the... |
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Take the Pledge to Promote Good Sportsmanship and Earn $2500 09/02/2014
Since 2007, Liberty Mutual Insurance has donated more than half-a-million dollars to deserving youth sports teams, leagues and organizations. The Play Positive™ Pledge, our latest program, seeks to continue that tradition of rewarding teams who demonstrate a commitment to sportsmanship and playing positive. |
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Remembering Why We Play Sports 08/26/2014
Reminiscing about the days when you played on your first sports team probably puts a big smile on your face. The friends you made, the coaches who helped train you, and all the fun you had taught you that there's more to the game than just winning or losing.
Unfortunately, many children today are not learning some of those same lessons... |
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Athlete Spotlight: Taylor Gold 08/19/2014
Taylor Gold went from rookie to Olympian in 2014, and with... |
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TAKE 5 with U.S. Snowboarding’s Ryan Wachendorfer 08/18/2014
From lifelong friendships to powerful life lessons to everlasting memories of thrilling victories, there are many reasons for your kids to play sports.
As a parent, you can encourage your kids to participate in, or at least try, youth sports. With so many other factors and activities pulling them in different directions, it’s important... |