Sports

Ski vacations are a great option for a fun, healthy getaway. However, participating in a sport you have little familiarity with, can be frustrating.  Some pro skiiers offer some words of wisdom for those vacationing on the slopes.

With travelers facing increased baggage fees from the airline industry, many families will be considering the option of renting ski for their upcoming vacation. Here are some suggestions regarding ski rentals and how rentals can help families beat the airline baggage fees.

With the spring baseball season coming to a close, chances are, if you are a baseball parent, that you are thinking about signing up your child to play all-star, tournament or travel baseball (a/k/a "travel ball") this summer.  Picking the right travel baseball team for your child involves considering many factors, says MomsTeam baseball expert, John Pinkman.

Each year, almost 150,000 swimming-related injuries are treated in hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and hospital emergency rooms. Here are some tips on preventing swimming injuries.

Whether you've laced up the skates, snapped on the skis or buckled up the boots for an afternoon of winter fun, the National Athletic Trainers' Association reminds you to check your equipment to ensure you've got the right fit for outdoor sports and recreational activities.

The primary function of a personal flotation device (PFD) (what used to be called a life jacket) is to keep your child afloat, with his mouth well above water so he can breath. It's critical that the PFD you pick for child meets this test.

Beginning with the 2007-08 soccer season, if a player enters the game improperly equipped, and it is discovered by an official, the coach will be cautioned (yellow card).

Researchers have determined that the two most popular brands of football helmet faceshields can withstand a hit equivalent to a kick in the face and provide that protection without disrupting players' vision.  The faceshields' protective potential bolsters an argument favoring mandatory use of the shields for college-age football players and younger.

With today's slow economy, more and more families are looking for ways save money on their ski and snowboarding vacations without compromising the experience.  Here are seven money-saving tips.