This post has been updated from the original. Spring is an exciting time of year for everyone involved in youth sports. As days get longer and the weather warmer, athletes, parents and coaches alike look forward to spending time outdoors, meeting new teammates and learning new skills, all while having a blast! Whether you’re a...
Concussion management is a key consideration for many sports and activities, and ensuring that athletes have the right helmet plays a huge part! But why are helmets so important? They are designed to help the head slow down more gradually, spread the impact of a knock or fall over a larger area, and prevent direct...
If you’re part of a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), we need to start with a huge thank you! As a PAC member you do so much for the well-being of your children and other students, and we know that this takes a great deal of time, commitment, and hard work. With so many responsibilities for...
In 2016, we released our eSignature feature, allowing families to accept organizational waivers simply by adding their initials and electronic signature right on their ePACT record. Not only does this make things much more convenient for families but it also helps organizations meet their licensing and legal requirements with a date-stamped signature, and, of course,...
First Aid and CPR training is one of the most versatile skills sets available. Not only are these skills a key part of overall emergency preparedness, but they can save lives in everyday emergencies too. Pediatric first aid is a specialized form of training that organizations often require staff to have if they are working...
When your camp staff ensure the best in safety for your spring and summer programs, they in turn provide parents with peace of mind that their children are being well looked after, and that their wellbeing is top of mind. Use our 30 minute webinar, Demonstrating Your Commitment to Participant Safety, to expand and improve...
This post has been updated from the original. It’s time to celebrate Nutrition Month! Nutrition is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle for all members of the family, including children of all ages. Whether you’re providing fuel for a young athlete before a hockey game or soccer practice, or managing food allergies at camp, nutrition...
Thank you to all our administrators for providing us with constant feedback. We are excited to give you a sneak peek of a few of our new features – all based on your comments! Updates and Reports You’ll find the new ‘Updates and Reports’ section on the left-hand side of the administrator dashboard. Members with...
Children and adults can suffer from a wide range of allergies, whether it’s due to a food sensitivity, insect stings, medication, or seasonal and environmental changes. Allergy symptoms depend on the substance involved, and can affect the airway, sinuses and nasal passages, skin, and digestive system. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe, with...
February is Heart Month, a time when we all try to work new habits and lifestyle changes into our routines so that we stay happy and healthy. Daily diet and exercise are the first things that come to mind when it comes to being healthy, but what about things like stocking your emergency kit? Whether...
