[ga] Mar del Plata Soccer Tournament

[Danny Younger <dannyyounger@xxxxxxxxx>]

http://www.icannmardelplata.com/eng/soccer.htm
 
FYI:
 
Head injuries constitute approximately 10% of all soccer related injuries.  With increased awareness of and interest in soccer related brain injury, there is significant controversy with regard to recommendations for protective head gear. There is mounting evidence that soccer players are at significant risk for brain injuries, both acute and chronic, through several potential mechanisms. Repetitive blows from heading the ball may result in a cumulative effect similar to that seen with boxing. Alternatively, acute concussions, serious brain injury and even death have been reported after single blows from heading, especially with old leather balls that got heavier when wet. Collisions with other players or goalposts, and falls to the ground are other common mechanisms for head injuries.  
 
Soft lightweight protective headgear could potentially dissipate the force from heading the ball and provide some protection against collisions and falls, without increasing risk to other players or fostering a more aggressive level of play. If the medical and soccer communities can work together toward a consensus recommendation, and develop safe effective headgear to protect the brain of soccer players, then there is significant potential to reduce the incidence and severity of brain injuries associated with soccer.
http://www.thecni.org/reviews/11-1-p27-levy.htm
 
Accordingly, the ALAC will soon announce that they will focus their upcoming efforts on working toward a consensus recommendation on the vexing question of headgear for users (as brain injuries have already kept them from working on any DNS-related issues).  
 

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