The kids are headed back to school and it’s time to begin early bedtime routines, homework, and sports activities. We have a few suggestions on how to make this transition easier as it can be difficult to change routines such as sleeping in, going to the pool and hanging with friends. A suggestion is to…
Sports & Rec
WELCOME TO THE AMO SPORTS & RECREATION LANDING PAGE.
What is this? Well, AMO is trying to make the navigation of various sports and recreation activities much easier by consolidating and distilling the mass amounts of information that is out there. We hope to make this a valuable resource for anyone who has been frustrated trying to understand and make the right choices regarding sports, arts, and other related activities.
This page’s motto:
Be a Rec Mom, Not a Wreck Mom!
Register for Fall Flag, Tackle or Cheer at NAFL
NAFL‘s (North Atlanta Football League) Fall Registration starts March 1, 2018! Register for Fall Tackle Football, Flag Football or Cheer! Every team has a dedicated safety coach! Every coach is USA Football certified. NAFL continues to show their commitment to safety by using soft-shell helmets for all flag football players! NAFL 2018 Fall season: Tackle:…
Baseball at its Finest through Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association
AYBA is a recreation and travel league organization, serving the Alpharetta and Greater North Fulton County area. The league offers recreational programs for 4-18 year old age groups and travel teams for 9-14 year olds. The merger of Wills Park Youth Baseball and Webb Bridge Youth Baseball into the Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association (AYBA) was…
While You’re Watching Your Child’s Activity ~ Your Child is Also Watching You
The fall sports season is upon us and many of us will be registering our child/ren for soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, football, cheer, etc. Sports can be a great way to learn something new, release pent up energy, get exercise and to be with/make new friends. Most parents love to watch their child participate in an…
Summer Safety Tips by CHOA
Now that kids are out of school and everyone is headed outdoors to enjoy the weather, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is passing along Summer Safety Tips to promote water, play, sun and skin, heat and fireworks safety. “Unintentional Injuries are the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14,” said James Fortenberry, M.D.,…
Water Safety Info Every Family Needs to Know
The swim and water safety experts at Goldfish Swim School Johns Creek share practical tips and skills that are beneficial to any age swimmer! May is National Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Month. This important topic impacts all families. Every adult that supervises children in or around water needs to know basic information on how…
The Whole Family Can Lead a Healthy and Active Lifestyle
Living a healthy and active lifestyle is important to all family’s overall health and well being. As parents, we can set the stage for our kids by what we eat and how we exercise so that our children will want to do the same. Also, the more parents and children are active and eat a…
North Atlanta Football League Puts Safety First
Youth sports have much to offer our children – a sense of belonging, opportunities to build character and an enjoyable means to stay physically fit. The game of football in particular is often cited as “the ultimate team sport”, from which countless lessons on teamwork, responsibility and achievement are gained. This being said, North Atlanta…
Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes by TYGTAL
Nutrition is important for everyone and its crucial that as parents we ensure that we set the right example for our children but that we also put the proper foods in front of them and encourage activity. TYGTAL’s certified coaches (Take Your Game to Another Level) give us good advice on the importance of eating…
Kids Show Their Strength, Bravery and Stamina at Ironkids Alpharetta
Ironkids Alpharetta triathlon was held at Wills Park for the 5th consecutive year on Sunday, September 15. Young athletes ages 6 to 15 swam, biked and ran their way to the finish line. The IronKids event in Alpharetta has remained the largest youth triathlon in the country for the past five years with over 1,300…
A Parent’s Guide to Sports Concussions
AlpharettaMoms.Org is committed to providing readers with information on concussions. The impact a sports concussion can have on a child can alter their life and if we are aware of symptoms and ways to avoid them, then maybe we can prevent them from happening altogether. A cognitive skills baseline assessment can help tell if your…
CHOA’s Guidelines for Parents of Children in Sports
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country, offers guidelines for parents of children in sports. With all the talk of concussions, we thought it important to share this to keep ideas fresh in our heads. 1. Make sure your children know that—win or lose—you love them and are…
Enriching the Community with Local Youth Sports
There are few things that can bring a community closer than the support of local youth sports. Joining your friends and neighbors in the cheering on of our young athletes can galvanize a community by the spreading of the message that the health of our youth is alive and well. Despite the good will and…
