The Conversation July 10, 2025 The widely held view among rugby players, coaches and officials is that headgear can’t prevent…
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California Lawmakers Mull Bill Allowing Youth Football Players to Wear Helmet Safety Add-Ons
Athletic Business July 3, 2025 The California State Assembly is tackling youth football safety head-on. Assembly member Avelino Valencia introduced…
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The Eagle (Bryan, Texas) July 7, 2025 A new year always brings some type of change, no matter how big…
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Sports Illustrated (High School on SI) July 9, 2025 NFHS bans non-goalies from entering crease, tightens equipment rules, and simplifies…
Read moreFEI Launches Equestrian Safety Vest Working Group to Advance Athlete Protection Standards
Eurodressage June 29, 2025 The FEI has announced the formation of a new Equestrian Safety Vest Working Group (ESVWG), a…
Read moreCalifornia bill could allow soft helmet pads in youth football leagues
KTLA (Los Angeles, CA) July 1, 2025 California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) introduced a bill that aims to prevent youth…
Read moreCalifornia Considers Soft Helmet Pads for Youth Football
KOST(Los Angeles, CA) July 1, 2025 Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, representing the Anaheim area, has introduced a proposal to allow soft…
Read moreCalifornia proposal would allow soft helmet pads in youth football leagues
Cal Matters July 1, 2025 Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, a former tight end for San Jose State, had mixed feelings last…
Read moreNational athletic equipment standards committee creates first safety benchmarks for youth football helmets
Sports Business Journal June 30, 2025 The number of American youth playing tackle football has declined precipitously in the past…
Read moreConcussions and head trauma remain threats to high school football
Los Angeles Times High School Insider June 23, 2025 Concussions are one of the most common injuries in high school…
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