Tag Archives: Idaho High School Activities Association
Club sports in Idaho not likely to replace high school sports
High school sports from the Friday night football game to basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball track and field, tennis, golf … you name it, it has a constituency who live and die with the outcome of the events. High school sports … Continue reading
Smith may try to restore teeth to youth concussion bill in 2011
Rep. Elaine Smith, D-Pocatello, may try to implement strict guidelines in state law designed to protect student-athletes from returning too soon to fields of play after suffering concussions. Earlier this year, Smith proposed legislation that would require athletes in publicly-funded … Continue reading
Stripped-down concussion education bill clears House
A stripped-down version of a concussion bill pitched by Rep. Liz Chavez, D-Lewiston, and Rep. Elaine Smith, D-Pocatello, has finally passed the Idaho House of Representatives. The original version of the legislation featured a two-pronged manner of attacking youth concussions … Continue reading