Adopted by ASAA
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INFECTIONS
• Sports Related Skin Infections Position Statement and Guidelines
• General Guidelines for Sport Hygiene-Skin Infections and Communicable Diseases
• ASAA Statement On Skin Infections
SAFETY
• Position Statement on Emerging Technology and Risk Minimization
• Position Statement and Recommendations for Mouthguard Use in Sports
• Soft or Padded Headgear in Non-helmeted Sports Position Statement
• NFHS Statement on Medical Appliances
SUPPLEMENTS
• Position Statement and Recommendations for the Use of Energy Drinks by Young Athletes
• Position Statement on Apperarance and Performance Enhancing Drug
WEATHER
• Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention Position Statement
• Guidelines on Handling Contests During Lightning or Thunder Disturbances
MISCELLANEOUS
• Position Statement Recommendations for Hydration to Minimize the Risk for Dehydration and Heat Illness