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Swimming Schools on Long Island
These swimming schools for kids on Long Island offer everything from beginners' swim lessons to competitive swimming instruction. (read the story...)

Swimming Schools in NYC
Find swimming schools for kids in New York City that offer everything from beginners' swim lessons to competitive swimming instruction. (read the story...)

Long Island Drowning Prevention Task Force Aims to Stop Drowning Deaths
A new nonprofit task force on Long Island will spread the word about water safety this summer to prevent death and injuries due to drowning. (read the story...)

When to Start Your Child in Swim Lessons
Wondering what age is best to start your child in swimming lessons? Read on for advice from local experts. (read the story...)

Competitive Swimming and Diving: Is It the Right Sport for Your Child?
Competitive swimmers and divers are often in better physical condition than their athletic peers. The sport, which provides excellent all-around exercise, also takes real commitment. Read on to find out if it's the right choice for your child. (read the story...)

Fishing and the Sun: Reduce Your Risk to Skin Cancer
If a family fishing trip is on your calendar this summer, make sure you're taking extra precautions against the sun's harmful rays. Here are some tips on how to reduce your risk to skin cancer while still enjoying this outdoor sport. (read the story...)

Harlem Tae Kwon Do Seeks Applicants for their 'One World Taekwondo' Scholarship Program
“Harlem Tae Kwon Do" is currently seeking qualified applicants ages 6 and up for their "One World Taekwondo" scholarship program. When selected for the program, scholarship recipients will be getting the benefits of a martial arts education at the Harlem location on 116th street between Adam Clayton Powell and Frederick Douglas boulevards. (read the story...)

6 Tips on Gearing Up for Baseball Season from an Equipment Expert
Spring marks the beginning of baseball season. As the weather warms, kids dig out the old baseball glove, wash off dirty cleats, put on a helmet, and get ready to play ball. To ensure everyone remains protected against unexpected fly balls and wild pitches, follow these 6 tips from equipment expert Lindsey Naber. (read the story...)

City Parks Foundation's Reebok Junior Tennis Academy Announces Scholarship Tryouts for NYC Residents
The Reebok Junior Tennis Academy will hold tryouts for its annual summer scholarship training program on May 14. Tryouts are open to New York City residents ages 8 to 16. (read the story...)

Preventing Sports Injuries In Kids And Teens
With children's sports-related injuries continuing to rise nationwide to more than 3.5 million annually, keeping kids healthy is a top priority for parents, schools and sports leagues. Despite the plethora of protective gear kids now wear for practices or games, their developing bodies are still vulnerable to injury. The good news is that there are many different things parents and coaches can do to help kids stay safer on the field or court. (read the story...)

Cleveland Browns Running Back Peyton Hillis is Selected to be Pictured on the Cover of Madden NFL 12 Video Game
Attention all football and video game fanatics, the voting has ended. Electronic Arts Inc. announced April 26 that Peyton Hillis, running back for the Cleveland Browns, was selected by millions of fans across the country to grace the cover of the Madden NFL 12 football video game. Hillis, a No. 10 seed, defeated former Madden NFL 04 cover athlete and No. 3 seed Michael Vick (QB, Eagles) in the finals of an unprecedented campaign with ESPN.com and SportsNation that allowed fans to determine, by an online vote that was open to the public, the football player to be featured on the cover of Madden NFL 12 when the game launches on August 30. (read the story...)

“Roll Model” Campaign During National Bike Safety Month Helps Parents Put the Brakes on Child Bike Fatalities
May is National Bike Safety Month and as summer approaches, millions of Americans will climb onto their bikes to enjoy one of the ultimate warm-weather experiences. To help curb bike injuries and fatalities, AAA and NHTSA have partnered to remind parents to set positive examples that encourage children and teens to ride safely. (read the story...)

Sports Injuries in Children
Sports are a great way for kids to learn teamwork and stay active, but it also means that they're more susceptible to injury. (read the story...)

Nassau County Sports Commission to Honor Hometown Heroes
The Commission's 16th Annual Salute to Champions Awards Dinner will honor professional athletes from Nassau County along with outstanding local high school players and coaches. (read the story...)

New York Red Bulls Kick-Start 'New York's Got Wings' Campaign
The Red Bulls, New York's only professional soccer team, kick-started an initiative to energize soccer programs and camps throughout the five boroughs. (read the story...)

The Secondhand Goods Guide for Families
Thrift, consignment, used — no matter what you call it, there's a world of secondhand goods out there that can save your family money. Get tips on how to find the best clothes, furniture, sports equipment, and even secondhand instruments. (read the story...)

Board Games: Should You Let Your Kids Win?
It's an age-old question when it comes to playing games with your children: Should you let your kids win to boost their self esteem, or let them lose, so they can experience how the world really works? Read on for advice from a parenting expert. (read the story...)

LA Boxing in Mamaroneck, NY Now Offers Boxing Classes for Kids
LA Boxing, a boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts gym in Mamaroneck, will begin offering boxing classes for kids in May. (read the story...)

Excel Martial Arts Opens New Location in Larchmont, NY
Excel Martial Arts, a martial arts studio that offers karate and dance lessons for kids, opened a new location in Larchmont, NY, on February 28. (read the story...)

Baseball Bonding
A father finds that teaching his grown daughter some baseball skills, in preparation for her turn in the first-ever New York Yankees Women's Fantasy Camp, is a great way to reconnect. (read the story...)

Japan’s Top Soccer Players Come Together for Special Fundraising Event for Japan Disaster Relief
Sports network company, One World Sports, will broadcast the Japan Earthquake Relief Soccer Match between Japan’s National Team, the Samurai Blue and the J-League All Star team, in support of American Red Cross Japanese disaster relief efforts. (read the story...)

Manhattan Youth Baseball Coach Honored for Teaching His Players Life Lessons
Manhattan Youth Baseball Academy Coach Andrew Perel won the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)'s Double-Goal Coach® Award, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Coach Perel received the award for his positive impact on young athletes. (read the story...)

How and When to Get Your Child to Speak Up to the Coach
Check out our advice for parents on when and how to get your child to communicate with his coach and what benefits it holds for both of you. (read the story...)

Youth Sports: 6 Tips on How to Talk to Your Child's Coach
The best way to build effective partnerships between coaches and parents is for there to be responsible conversation. Check out our top six tips on how to communicate with your child's coach. (read the story...)

Lax Facts: The Rise of Youth Lacrosse
A sport that's been growing steadily in popularity over the past few years, especially in the New York metro area, youth lacrosse has a wide appeal and boasts many benefits for children. (read the story...)

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