At least 18 children died and 60 children were injured by moveable soccer goals during the past 15 years. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of 6 not participate in team sports because they are unable to understand the concept of teamwork. Sports are the number one cause of eye injuries in school-age children. Approximately one-third of all female athletes suffer from an eating disorder. Forty thousand knee injuries due to sports participation are reported each year in the United States.
Most sports injuries ARE preventable.