youth sports
April 1, 2025
New Jersey street hockey youth tournament results in brawl
New Jersey local police investigated a brawl involving players, coaches, and adults at a youth street hockey tournament that took place over the weekend. The two teams who participated in the sanctioned street hockey tournament in Egg Harbor Towns...
February 17, 2025
Seattle father arrested after assaulting teenage hockey referees
A Seattle father has been charged with assault after pushing two teenage referees during a youth hockey game last weekend. According to a Seattle Police Department report, officers responded around 11:50 a.m. to a report of an assault at the iceplex...
September 23, 2024
Pennsylvania youth football coach suspended following allegations opposing team used racial slurs to players
A Pennsylvania youth football coach has been suspended after the youth league ruled out allegations of the team's players being called racial slurs during a recent game. The Big East Youth Football League released a statement to parents late last ...
September 3, 2024
Death of players sparks safety in youth football debate
The death of two young football players in late August sparked yet another conversation about the safety of youth football. A 13-year-old middle school player died from brain trauma during a practice, but his father, Ryan Craddock, recently spoke out...
September 3, 2024
Early sports education can help development in children
Sports has always been considered a microcosm for life. The lessons learned between the lines can stay with young athletes for a lifetime. But the development of sports education in children goes far beyond just life lessons. Sports also play an e...
April 24, 2024
Study: Sports play critical role in promoting girls’ mental health
As the nation continues to grapple with a youth mental health crisis, the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) – one of the first organizations to recognize the powerful connection between sports, equity, and society – released its latest research...
April 16, 2024
Study: Parents’ sideline behavior greatly impacts young athletes
If you're a parent chauffeuring kids around to their various athletic practices, games, or lessons, you should be mindful of your behavior from the sidelines or bleachers. A new study, entitled "Monkey see, monkey do? Exploring parent-athlete beha...
March 15, 2023
Canadian hockey referee arrested after allegedly hitting youth player
A Canadian hockey referee has been arrested after allegedly hitting a youth hockey player at the end of a game last weekend. Quebec City police spokesperson Sandra Dion told reporters that police responded to the incident just before 9:30 AM on Su...
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