Too Much Pressure Puts Youth Athletes at Risk
Local trainers warn excess pressure on children finishing a long season of indoor soccer and basketball may harm developing bones and muscles. Dr. Ernest Johnson of Ohio State University cautions growth plates near elbows knees and ankles can be damaged, potentially causing lasting pain as youths struggle to meet parental expectations.
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Ernest Johnson
Ohio State University
Johnson
Jerry Whetstone
St. Elizabeth’s Sports Medicine Center
Dayton
Ohio
Pressure and injuries in youth sports raise burnout fears
Dr. Ernest Johnson warns that post-puberty bones mature later while ongoing parental and peer pressure harms young athletes. Whetstone and Ortiz urge rest and listening to kids to protect self esteem and growth plates. Youth pitchers ages 11 to 12 should cap four innings per game and 45 pitches per outing to reduce injury.
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Ernest Johnson
Whetstone
Ortiz
Precautions urged for safe summer swimming in Lawrence
Memorial Day weekend marks swimming season start in Lawrence with the municipal pool opening May 2% and many private pools already filling. Water safety expert Bob Lockwood lists 200 precautions including sun protection, sunlit hours, proper attire for lifeguards, depth checks before entries, a new red diving restriction line, and deck safety to reduce injuries.
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Lawrence
Bob Lockwood
Lawrence Municipal Pool
Wighth
Kentucky
Lockwood
Annette McDonald
McDonald
Red Cross
Consumer News
Insurance Information Institute
Barbara Taylor
The
Institute
Consumer, Education
Sun safety urged as ozone loss raises cancer risk
Dr Robin Ashinoff reports rising skin cancer and cataract threats from higher ultraviolet exposure due to ozone depletion. By 2000 Northern Hemisphere ozone loss could reach 30 percent, increasing melanoma and other cancers while aging skin and weakening immunity. Preventive rules and lifeguard training become essential.
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Earth
Richards to accept Harley for Texas DPS training
Gov. Ann Richards admired a Harley Davidson bike, triggering a state purchase. Due to ethics laws she will accept the 883 Hugger worth 5,100 on the state's behalf for Texas Department of Public Safety training. Janet Coats organized the order with Harley in Milwaukee. Artist Jim Welch painted the bike and helmet with Texas imagery.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Ann Richards
Richards
Texas Department of Public Safety
Janet Coats
Harley
Milwaukee
Coats
Jim Welch
Bedford
Recreation calendar guides Lawrence summer classes and events
Today mail in enrollment runs through Wednesday for Lawrence Parks and Recreation summer classes. Walk in enrollment starts May 26 with classes beginning the week of June 8. Brochures available at city hall centers and schools. For details call 841 7777. Friday marks entry deadline for the Douglas County Closed Tennis Tournament May 22 to 24 at the Lawrence Tennis Center. call Michael Center 864 7905. Also Friday enrollment deadline for three on three junior high basketball at Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W 27th, 5 p.m. Call 841 4411. Saturday the Lawrence Aquahawks swim clinic 8 30 to 10 at Carl Knox Natatorium, open to area youths and guardians must attend. For info call Daley Sellon 842 0771. Sunday Lawrence Bicycle Club family ride to Globe Clinton and Lone Star lakes with 15 25 and 40 mile options. Leave 10 a.m. from South Park. Wednesday Show and Go ride 5 to 15 miles, leave 6 a.m. from South Park. Next Thursday volleyball league enrollment deadline for new high school league, for grades 9-12 in Lawrence or surrounding communities, call 841 4431. May 27 parent meetings for boys and girls in summer softball and baseball, 7 p.m. softball intro, 7:30 p.m. T-ball baseball, 8 p.m. T-ball softball at Holcom W 27th. June 6 Hershey's Track and Field meet for youths 9 to 14, call 841 4411.
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Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department
City Hall
Douglas County
Lawrence Tennis Assn
Lawrence Tennis Center
21St
Virginia
Call Michael Center
Lawrence Aquahawks
Carl Knox
Lawrence High School
19Th
Louisiana
Lawrence Area
Algo
Daley Sellon
Lawrence Bicycle Club
Globe and Clinton
Lone Star Lakes
South Park
Holcom Park Recreation Center
Lawrence
Lawrence Parks and Recreation
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Cox News Service
Tony Ortiz
Wright State University
New York Times
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Variety
Lawrence Kutner
Rodney King
Los Angeles
Miho Vader
Ramambor
Nancy Smith
Robin Ashinoff
American Red Cross’ Board of Directors
W. 27Th
Amily
Volleyball League
Hershey
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