As the summer draws near and the temperatures shoot up, you and your child may want to spend an afternoon or two inside. We thought it would be nice to share some great sports movies for kids to help you beat the heat:

Little Giants (1994)
Little Giants focuses on two brothers, Kevin and [...]

As a parent, you work hard to make sure your kids have every opportunity in the world. From school to music lessons, Scouts to church activities, sports practice to homework; today’s families live an over-scheduled, jam-packed life in the fast lane.

As children get older, they tend to become interested in a variety of activities. [...]

There has been a lot of talk about concussion safety in youth sports lately, and we’ve been paying attention! While i9 Sports programs involve minimal contact and the risk for concussions is low, player safety has always been our top priority.

New research shows that any concussion, even a “ding” or “bell-ringer,” needs to be [...]

The Facts

A concussion is a brain injury.

All concussions are serious.

Concussions can occur without loss of consciousness.

Concussions can occur in any sport.

Recognition and proper management of concussions when they first occur can help prevent further injury or even death.

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Recognizing a Possible Concussion

To help recognize a concussion, you should watch for the following [...]

Adults enjoy sports for many different reasons, but when the question is asked to children the number one answer remains the same: to have fun! This is why i9 Sports was the first national youth sports organization to institute our Parental Pledge to keep the games positive and the focus on the most important thing [...]

Sure, we all want to win. But only half of the players will walk away from any given game with a win. Losing at anything can be disappointing - whether it’s a board game or a division championship game. That’s why it is important that young athletes learn how to win with grace and lose with dignity.

Have you checked out the new board game featuring i9 Sports? FRANCHI$IT - The Game of Franchising Fortune, has exploded onto the scene and i9 Sports is featured on the game.
FRANCHI$IT and i9 Sports Association have even joined together to create a “Special Edition” board game in hopes to raise awareness and money for economically [...]

Getting America’s children and families healthy is a top priority of Let’s Move - first lady Michelle Obama’s nationwide initiative to promote making healthy choices, improving food quality in schools, increasing access to healthy, affordable food, and increasing physical activity. The website has a ton of great information and we thought we would share some [...]

Playing sports as a child can be one of the more enjoyable memories of childhood. If you ask your son or daughter what they love the most about playing sports, they will likely tell you that playing sports is fun. If you ask adults, while you may hear that it was fun, odds are you [...]

Did you know that over 22 million school days are lost every year due to the common cold and on average children have between 6 - 10 colds each year?*
That’s a lot of sniffles and sneezes that may be avoided by following these tips for keeping kids healthy:
· Ensure your kids are physically active [...]