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After School Activities Made Easy Tips to
help parents get ready for September sports
With many kids heading back
to school and local sports teams getting set to start another season, Fall is
a great time to encourage kids to get active. Many
activities occur during or right after school hours so the sporting goods team
at Canadian Tire prepared the following tips for busy parents who want
to make physical activity a part of their children's lives. Be
prepared • Keep a copy of the schedule on the refrigerator
with game times and locations highlighted. • Packing
at the last minute can mean forgotten items, so be sure to get children's backpacks
ready the night before the big game or practice. •
Backpacks with extra side pockets are ideal for keeping soiled shoes and wet water
bottles separate from dry clothes and schoolbooks. Choose a trendy backpack with
their favourite character like Batman or Barbie so kids won't want to leave it
behind. • Game during or after school? Freeze water
bottles the night before so beverages stay cool and don't forget to pack extra
snacks to keep kids energized. • Weather can change
over the course of the day so be sure to pack a lightweight, weatherproof jacket,
extra socks and a towel. Get equipped •
Obtain a list of required items at time of registration and head to a store like
Canadian Tire that has everything from cleats and skates to hockey equipment and
baseball gear. • Protective gear like shin pads, elbow
pads or mouth guards are a must for many sports so keep that in mind when outfitting
your child. • Don't forget a pump to help keep soccer
balls, footballs, basketballs, and volleyballs inflated. •
Teach children the importance of taking care of their equipment. After each game
have your child wipe off cleats, empty and reorganize backpacks and put the equipment
away in its proper place. Source:
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