Sports

If you’re participating in outdoor sports, you’re exposed to the sun’s UV rays. It’s important to practice the 5 S’s of sun safety to keep your sports activities fun AND safe. Sports organizations also have a responsibility to ensure a safe sporting experience for players, coaches, and other participants.

Here are a few ways to make your sports activities Sun Smart:

For Sports Organizations and Coaches

Develop a sun protection policy for leagues and teams to include approved sun safety attire (such as hats, sunglasses, and long sleeves), sunscreen, and shade.
Consider practice and game schedules that take into account and avoid peak times of day for UV exposure.
Offer free sunscreen near playing fields or courts.
Provide access to shade, such as tents, canopies, or shaded dugouts, for both participants and spectators.
Encourage league officials and coaches to be Sun Smart role models.

For Players and Participants

Identify ways to incorporate sun-protective clothing into approved team uniforms and practice attire, including long sleeves or sun sleeves, hats, and sunglasses.
Wear broad spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen of at least SPF 30 during outdoor sports activities and reapply at least every two hours, or more often if sweating.

If you’re interested in crafting a sun safety policy for your sports league or team, contact us to get started.