Little-Known Knock-Out Facts About Martial Arts
You may be quite an authority on martial arts, but there are some pretty fascinating facts about the history and traditions of these combat systems that you may not know. Here are some knock out facts and specifics that might floor martial arts studio owners and karate adults (in addition to “Karate Kids,” Tai Kwon Do pros and the most avid Bruce Lee, Van Damme or Jackie Chan fan). For example, did you know: Black is just Mish-Mash of All the Colors: There are a wide range of colors in the belt system of karate: white, brown, yellow, etc. But rather than some dark secret...
9 Safety Tips for Preventing Sports Injuries
No coach wants a team member to be sidelined by a sports injury–whether it’s to a player’s body (ouch!) or to the club’s corporate body because of liability (also ouch). Protecting everyone at your facility from an injury that could have been prevented is not only important to win, it’s a responsibility. Sometimes accidents are unavoidable, but here are some fast facts and important tips that can help any facility, coach, or would-be sports star reduce the number and extent of acute and chronic injuries. Acute injuries have symptoms that include:...
10 Easy and Fun Sports Club Fundraising Ideas
Planning a big trip for the team? Sick of your old sports club fundraising ideas? Want to raise more money without more work? Managing sports teams is difficult enough, and then there’s the cost of equipment, the venue or member amenities. Travel teams usually have more associated costs and may have more sports club fundraising needs, such as bus fares. We compiled a list of ten easy and fun fundraising ideas. When faced with multiple donation-seeking activities, your donors will appreciate your fundraising activity if it is fast, easy and short. Everyone is time-constrained; keep that...
Specialty Insurance Vocabulary Terms
Whether you need a business liability policy, and coverage for your personal property, the world of insurance can be daunting. Below we provide a glossary of some of the policy jargon and types of coverage you may see or have to consider. Search alphabetically. If you still have questions, or want more information on specific types of needs, our website can be a good resource. Good luck! A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M|N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z A Accident Insurance Accident Insurance provides any person involved with an organization (participants, staff members, volunteers) reimbursement for...
Do You Need Liability Insurance?
If you are a business, yes, you do. If not, you still may need it. Liability insurance provides protection from a list of expenses that result from liability claims, such as bodily injury or property damage, medical expenses, and defense costs of lawsuits. The cost of insurance depends on whether the insurer considers you or your business high- or low-risk for claims, and if you’ve had claims for injuries or damages in the past. It’s best to talk to your insurance agent or broker for advice on what the perfect solution for you is. Types of Liability Insurance Here are three kinds of...