The City of Steamboat Springs Parks and Community Services Department and Steamboat Springs School District have begun in depth discussions related to youth football and the role and impact concussions have on the youth the involved in their programs. Both groups are striving to understand this complex issue and ultimately use input from experts in the field, medical doctors, and the public to help ensure that their local football programs are continuing to meet the most up to date practices related to the safety of our youth.
Some topics being discussed include coaching education programs, Program alignment from 3rd-12th grade and age appropriate tackle/flag football programming. Public comment is welcome and should be directed to David Stevenson at dstevenson@steamboatsprings.net.