Articles tagged as: youth sports
March 21, 2022
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoes transgender girls athletes ban bill
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed House Bill 1041 late Monday. He said in his veto letter, the bill sent to him fell short of providing clarity and one consistent state policy regarding the fairness in K-12 sports in Indiana.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2022
Indiana bill to ban transgender girls from girls school sports passes Senate committee
The bill's author, Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) insists it's about preserving fairness for girl athletes. But critics have said it will harm transgender children, and doesn't effectively address fairness in sports.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2022
Protesters rally against transgender athlete ban bill ahead of Senate hearing
Pressure is mounting for Hoosier lawmakers to toss out a bill that would ban transgender girls from girls school sports.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2022
LGBTQ advocates condemn bill to ban trans girl student athletes, national group supporting it
Indiana Sen. J.D. Ford and other LGBTQ advocates have condemned a bill in the Indiana General Assembly that aims to ban transgender girls from school sports.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2022
House committee approves ban on transgender athletes in girls school sports
Statewide restrictions would be placed on transgender girls' participation in school sports under a bill approved by a House committee on Monday.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2020
How Can Youth Sports Recruit More Officials? This IUPUI Class Has Ideas
In Indiana there are 24 percent fewer licensed officials compared to two years ago, according to the high school athletic association.
Read MoreMay 11, 2018
Austin Wins Nationwide Competition For Baseball Field Makeover
Austin beat out three other finalists to win $50,000 worth of products and services to renovate the main little league field at Austin Community Park.
Read MoreApril 2, 2018
Heat Exhaustion Training For Coaches Required By New Law
The measure's author says it's the "last piece of the puzzle" to help coaches protect student athletes' health.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2017
Youth Sports Leagues Health & Safety Guidelines Released
New guidelines have been released to help deal with emergency health-related youth issues during sporting events. The National Athletic Trainers' Association released the Inter-Association Task Force guidelines in Indianapolis Tuesday, March 7th as part of the annual Youth Sports Safety Summit.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2017
Big Rule Changes Could Make Youth Football Games A Whole Lot Smaller
A modified version of the sport, billed as a bridge between tackle and flag football, will be piloted with select youth football programs this fall. It features fewer players and a shorter field.
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