Safe Sport: Playing Sport Safely

You'll discover expert advice and practical tips to help you enjoy every sport with confidence and peace of mind. From water sports and athletics to martial arts and motor sport, our comprehensive guides cover proper techniques, smart preparation, and everything you need to stay safe while pursuing your passion. Safe Sport is here to help.

Try our 5 free tools including the Sports Injury Checker, Fitness Plan Builder, Pre-Sport Safety Checker, Return to Sport Guide and Children's Sport Safety Guide to get instant personalised help.

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Ten of the World's Most Dangerous Sports

All competitive sports, by their very nature, particularly at professional level, carry some form of risk, whether through clashes between opposing players o...

Track Events: Middle & Long Distance

Middle distance events are longer than sprints but not endurance, or long distance events like 5000-10000m. The usual competitive middle-distance races are t...

All About Baseball Safety

Major League Baseball players don’t wear helmets because they are under the mistaken impression they add to the visual drama of the game. No, those none to...

Canoeing and Kayaking Advice

Canoeing and kayaking are both great fun, and as long as you have great respect for the forces of nature and are aware of the dangers involved, you can stay...

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Latest Articles and Tools

Sports Injury Checker

Describe your injury symptoms and get guidance on what it might be. Find out whether you should rest, treat at home, or see a doctor.

Fitness Plan Builder

Get a personalised, safe training plan based on your fitness level and goals. Designed to help you progress without injury.

Take Care When Wearing Swimming Goggles

Oxfordshire County Council made the national press for the wrong reasons earlier this year when a story broke that it had banned children from wearing goggle...

How People With Epilepsy Can Enjoy Sport

Cricket lovers of a certain age have great memories of Tony Greig – an assured presence in the field who could be very handy with a bat on occasion. What w...

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Basics

Sport is all about healthy competition – and the accent should be very much on healthy. This means that safety should be paramount in order that no individ...

Stay Safe on the Golf Course

The verdant fairways and picture-postcard water features may make golf courses look like a safe haven from the hustle and bustle of modern life, but playing...

Ten of the World's Most Dangerous Sports

All competitive sports, by their very nature, particularly at professional level, carry some form of risk, whether through clashes between opposing players o...

Why 20:20 Vision is Essential for Cyclists On and Off-road

Forget the best bike money can buy, designer Lycra, hydration packs and performance helmets – the most important equipment that a cyclist possesses are the...

How Yoodo Can Help People With Disabilities Enjoy Sport

The countdown to London 2012 is gathering momentum ahead of the Olympic showcase in the British capital next year. But it is sometimes forgotten that this ce...

Safety of Cheerleaders is a Serious Issue

Cheerleaders are synonymous with American sport. They provide a link between team and supporters and, as such, are an important part of the pageant. And ther...

USA Hockey Confronts Safety Concerns for Under 13s

The agenda for the 2011 annual congress of USA Hockey, scheduled for June, will include recommendations that will capture the attention of both coaches and p...

Is Professional Football Really Becoming More Dangerous?

Football pundits have long enjoyed shaking their heads at the sight of professional players squaring up to each other, then giving a wry smile and referring...

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