Evanston, IL (PRWEB) September 17, 2015 -- Bag Tags, Inc. will provide custom bag tags for players at Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association high school varsity soccer games from September 21-25 as part of Concussion Awareness Week, an initiative of the MIAA and ThinkTaylor. ThinkTaylor was founded by ESPN Lead Soccer Analyst, Taylor Twellman, a former Major League Soccer player who retired due to the effects of multiple concussions. The Foundation has partnered with the MIAA, Bag Tags Inc. and other organizations to launch the initiative to encourage students, parents, and coaches to better understand concussions and create a safer environment for players.
The orange bag tags, in correspondence with the Concussion Awareness theme color, include a list of the symptoms of a concussion and a list of steps to take if an athlete displays those symptoms. The tags will be distributed to more than 27,000 student athletes throughout Massachusetts.
“Trying to raise awareness at the youth level to avoid injury and prevent concussions from occurring is extremely important,” said Tom Yamaoka, director of sales and marketing for Bag Tags Inc. “We are a very proud supporter of the ThinkTaylor Foundation. We’re overjoyed that we have the opportunity to work with them, support their mission and raise a lot of awareness about the severity of concussions.”
The bag tags will ensure the student athletes always have access to crucial information about concussions and remind them to be mindful of the risks associated with playing a sport. “It’s a nice, simple and easy way to spread information, and it’s a reminder of the bigger picture of making sure you’re taking care of yourself,” Yamaoka said.
In addition to the bag tags, varsity soccer players in Massachusetts will receive orange soccer balls, wrist bands, scarves and more as part of the weeklong campaign, which is also sponsored by INARIA, a soccer uniform, apparel and equipment designer and manufacturer. Concussion Awareness Week will be promoted on social media channels as #TTPledge.
As a company that’s dedicated to youth sports, Bag Tags Inc. became involved with Concussion Awareness Week to help prevent concussions from affecting young athletes and to reduce the number of athletes who will suffer the long-term impact concussions can potentially have.
Bag Tags Inc. offers 48 hour turnaround in supplying high-quality bag tags to various sports teams including USA Soccer and USA Swimming. The Bag Tags Inc. family of companies also includes Woven Lanyards, which specializes in custom lanyards, and Event Passes, which provides custom access passes.
About Bag Tags Inc.
Bag Tags, Inc. started around the Doyle family’s dining room table in 1998, where a mailing was prepared for all the swim teams in the USA introducing them to a newly conceived product, the Times Standard Bag Tag. Now the company is perched on the forward edge of the Custom Lanyard, Event Credential, and Luggage ID Tags Market. Bag Tags, Inc. is committed to serving every level and organization in the Water Polo family. Visit http://www.BagTagsInc.com to learn more.
About ThinkTaylor
ThinkTaylor is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded by Taylor Twellman, a former Major League Soccer player and current ESPN Lead Soccer Analyst. Twellman left professional soccer in 2010 due to complications from multiple concussions. ThinkTaylor works to drive social change and promote awareness, recognition, education, and putting kids’ health first. To learn more, visit http://www.thinktaylor.org
About Woven Lanyards
Woven Lanyards creates high-quality, custom lanyards for all types of occasions. With a talented design team and friendly sales staff, Woven Lanyards is dedicated to creating a one-of-a-kind product for any business. With clients ranging from sporting events to the corporate world, Woven Lanyards can give you the best custom lanyards to meet your needs. For more information, go to http://www.wovenlanyards.com.
About Event Passes
Event Passes specializes in providing proper passes and badges for all types of events. With over 10 years of experience, Event Passes are proficient in creating top-of-the-line, custom passes designed to meet the needs of every client. The team at Event Passes will work to ensure your event has the perfect pass to not only look good, but keep your event secure. Learn more at http://www.eventpasses.com.
Sarah Kern, Woven Lanyards, http://www.wovenlanyards.com, +1 (847) 424-1900, [email protected]
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