Sports Safety

Sports keep kids active and strong—but safety should be part of the game plan for athletes, parents, and coaches. Safe Kids Grand Forks offers handouts, training, and local partnerships on concussion, hydration, overuse injuries, and more.

Altru Health System publishesathlete health resources including the Sidelines publication; check Altru's site for the current edition.

North Dakota Brain Injury Network

NDBIN serves people affected by brain injury, including concussion. Access the REAP concussion management tool and more atndbin.org — concussionsandndbin.org.

Coaches clinics and training

Safe Kids Grand Forks offers seasonal Coaches Clinics (spring and fall) to help coaches meet North Dakota and Minnesota training expectations, with keynote and breakout sessions; CPR is often included. Registration is typically required at least one week ahead.

We also provide free group coaches training for schools, leagues, and teams on request, including concussion signs and return-to-play guidance, IMPACT testing basics, hydration, overuse injuries, emergency procedures, first aid, and equipment—customized as needed.

Coaches who complete "Get In the Game" training may receive clipboards, bag tags, and water bottles for athletes while supplies last.

We are grateful to the Sunshine Memorial Foundation for supporting hydration education in our region.

Altru sports medicine — performance camps

Athletic performance camps (PDF) — eight-week training emphasizing mobility, injury prevention, speed, strength, power, and conditioning for athletes in multiple sports.