Win 1 of seven (7) ZOLL AEDs + training for youth sports organizations that do not currently have an AED and are ready to put safety first. Safety isn’t optional. It’s essential. This NYSW activation also ensures your organization is prepared to protect athletes, coaches, and spectators through Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), safety drills, and lifesaving equipment.
Presented By
This initiative is proudly presented by CoroMed and GoRescue as part of Project AED365 a nationwide effort to reduce preventable Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) deaths. In partnership with Zoll Medical, HSI and LifeVac, CoroMed is donating ZOLL AED 3 devices to deserving youth sports organizations and equipping them with the tools, training, and confidence needed to save lives. Each award package includes a ZOLL AED 3, Remote Skills Verification (RSV) training seat, AED365 Program Management, and a LifeVac device to address choking emergencies.
📝 Why It Matters
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is your playbook for the worst-case scenario. It’s a step-by-step instruction that can save a young person’s life. Every year, 8 million youth athletes need emergency medical care. Most coaches and volunteers will face an injury or medical crisis at some point in their careers. The difference between tragedy and survival often comes down to whether a team has a clear plan and the right tools.
Without an EAP, precious seconds can be lost while people figure out what to do. With one, everyone knows their role — who calls 911, who runs for the AED, who meets emergency responders at the gate. Those seconds can mean the difference between life and death. Your athletes, coaches, and families are counting on you.
Download Your EAP Now and take the first step toward protecting every player.
Turn Your Commitment into Action and Win an AED
This year, we’re rewarding organizations that step up for safety. You could win 1 of 7 ZOLL AEDs + training, provided by our partners at GoRescue. Follow the three simple steps below to enter.
How to Win in 3 Steps
Contest Dates: August 26 – September 26, 2025
Winners announced during National Youth Sports Week.
STEP 1 – Apply Early (Aug 26 – Sept 26)
- Complete the Initial Application Form. It takes less than 5 minutes
- Choose your engagement level:
🥉Bronze – Download an EAP template (10 pts)
🥈 Silver – Customize & review your EAP (20 pts)
🥇 Gold – Run a safety drill + share photos/videos (30 pts) - Share your social handles so we can follow your posts
STEP 2 – Post on Social Media (Aug 26 – Sept 26)
- Show your safety action (matching your Bronze/Silver/Gold level)
- Use hashtags #NYSWand #SafetyFirst
- Tag NCYS on all platforms: @youthsportsNCYS (Facebook, X/Twitter)
- If posting on LinkedIn, tag:
- @NationalCouncilofYouthSports: National Council of Youth Sports
- @GoRescue: GoRescue Brands, Inc.
- CoroMed: @CoroMed (Facebook); @coromed (LinkedIn)
STEP 3 – Submit Final Social Numbers (Due Sept 26)
- Complete the [Final Submission Form – Opens Aug 26]
- Include link to your posts and engagement numbers (likes, shares, comments)
Scoring
Safety Level Points:
- Bronze – 10 pts
- Silver – 20 pts
- Gold – 30 pts
Engagement Points (relative to your follower size so all orgs compete equally):
- 10 likes/shares → +10 pts
- 50 likes/shares → +20 pts
- 100+ likes/shares with photos/videos → +30 pts
Final Score = Safety Level Points + Engagement Points
The top 7 organizations win an AED + training.
📱 Sample Social Media Posts
🎉 CELEBRATION
WE’RE READY. ❤️ Our Emergency Action Plan is complete, and our families have peace of mind because the best game is a safe game. What safety win are you celebrating today? #NYSW #SafetyFirst
📊 STAT ALERT
8 million youth athletes visit the ER every year. 8 MILLION. 💔 But here’s hope: Most are preventable. Your EAP isn’t just paperwork. It’s your promise to every parent that their child comes first. Download your EAP. #NYSW #SafetyFirst
🔔 ACTION
Every second counts in an emergency. ⏰Join us and take the Safety Pledge today: We downloaded our EAP and pledge that every parent’s child is protected. Because champions are made safely. Download your EAP. #NYSW #SafetyFirst
📎 Downloads
📄 EAP Template – Word
🆘 Access CPR training and resources here.
💬 Need Support?
✅ Email: yo*********@**ys.org
✅ Subject line: Safety First
