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Overtraining syndrome and overuse injury in young athletes

Topics: Elite athletes Research Athlete wellbeing Type: Research

This research article defines overuse injuries and overtraining syndrome. It looks at how prevalent they are in sport and how to reduce the risks for young athletes.

Integrity in youth sport

Topics: Anti-bullying Inappropriate or concerning behaviour Elite athletes Type: Video & audio

John Amaechi speaks at the International Sports Security Conference, highlighting that children should be protected from bullying coaches and educated on what sport should be about.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and why this matters in sport

Topics: Inappropriate or concerning behaviour Research Type: Webinars

This webinar looks at what Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are, the effects this has on the developing brain and how sport can help overcome toxic stress. 

School Games festival (level 3) – safe event planning

Topics: Trips, events and travel Community and school sports Type: Forms

This flowchart has been developed to support safe event planning for level-3 School Games. The information is intended to complement the detailed guidance, Safe sports events, activities and competitions (SSE).

Top tips for getting parents involved in your club

Topics: Parents in sport Type: Publications

This A4 poster has been designed to reach out to coaches and clubs with top tips on how to get started when it comes to involving parents in sport. 

Managing safeguarding cases in sport

Topics: Case management Type: Video & audio

In this podcast, we discuss how to effectively manage safeguarding cases with the lead officers from England Boxing, British Canoeing and British Judo.

Virtual events and competitions for children

Topics: Trips, events and travel Online safety Type: Best practice

Advice for activators and coaches on running virtual events or competitions for children. This briefing paper outlines your safeguarding responsibilities and how to mitigate any risks associated with using digital platforms.

Sport England – Uniting the Movement

Topics: Safeguarding standards Involving children and young people Type: Publications

Sport England - Uniting the Movement. A 10-year strategy, launched in 2021 with a vision to transform lives and communities through sport and physical activity.

Recruiting chaperones

Topics: Safe recruitment Supervision ratio Trips, events and travel Type: Best practice

This guidance highlights what you need to consider when recruiting chaperones to provide care for children and young people at training, events and competitions. 

Addressing suicidal thoughts and feelings

Topics: Mental health and wellbeing Athlete wellbeing Type: Best practice

This briefing provides guidance on how sports organisations can address suicidal thoughts and feelings and provides links to specialist support services.