Pre-wrap makes a great stocking stuffer!

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Pre-wrap makes the best stocking stuffer!

Gold Pre-wrap Helps RHAM Sachems win Class M State Volleyball Championship!

Congratulations RHAM Volleyball! It has been an incredible journey!

Photo by Barry Ralston.

Okay, so we're exaggerating, but one fan said to me, "Did you ever notice that the girls wearing pre-wrap always beat the ones wearing hair ribbons?"

State Volleyball Finals!

We are so pumped up for Saturday! Go RHAM Volleyball! And don't forget your pre-wrap, of course.

Pink Pre-wrap for Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many girls' teams throughout the country are wearing pink pre-wrap to support this important cause. In Ohio, the volleyball players have Volley for a Cure where each high school in Ohio that plays interscholastic volleyball is challenged to dedicate one home volleyball match to promote breast cancer education, awareness and fundraising. The Soccer Association of Columbia is hosting a “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” for the entire month of October. They just ordered the Athletic Tape for their team’s shoelaces and the Pre-Wrap for their hair. They'll also use the pink pre-wrap as sleeve holders. Our U14 soccer team wore pink at this weekend's Columbus Day Tournament.

In Maryland, the

Quince Orchard Soccer team will wear pink pre-wrap during the month of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Here are some ideas from last year!

In Farmingdale, NY - Farmingdale and Old Westbury's women's volleyball teams did a fundraiser and ll of the players wore pink socks during the match to promote breast cancer awareness and the coaches(including the male coaches!) sported pink t-shirts or wore pink pre-wrap. link

Pretty in Pink There’s nothing extraordinary about the Quince Orchard girls soccer team wearing pre-wrap. Most girls soccer players use it to keep those annoying straggling hairs out of their eyes. What is special, however, is that the Cougars are all sporting pink pre-wrap this month. And they’re wearing it to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, helping facilitate knowledge of the disease among their peers.

‘‘We want to create awareness and get through to whoever is at our games,” said senior defender and captain Chelsea Prentice. ‘‘A lot of us wear pre-wrap anyway, but those who don’t are wearing it on their wrists or around their necks. We just want to show we support breast cancer research and that we’re sympathetic to those who are affected by it.”

You can visit the Susan Komen Foundation page here to make a donation. Tell us your story - we'd love to share it here!

Pre-wrap Photos and such

When we first starting selling pre-wrap, there were hardly any places on the web to buy great colored pre-wrap. Now there are sites popping up all over the place. We're glad pre-wrap is so popular. What saddens us are the sites that take our pictures, our words, and our ideas and use them for their own profit. We are teen entrepreneurs and have worked hard to create a site that is all about pre-wrap. Taking our photos to use on your site is NOT okay. The internet is a big place - play fair.

Pre-wrap for Fly Tying

According to this great site with tips for fly tying Flytyersbencht "Pre-wrap builds a nice tapered body on your flies and you can wrap tinsel and dubbing fur over the top of this material. Its uses are limitless to the flytyer." Why not add an extra roll for the fisherman in your life who you never know what to buy for?

It's also called sports wrap and pro-wrap.

Recommend our site to a friend or mom and dad!

College Students -

Here's an easy way to ask (beg!) mom and dad to send you some pre-wrap at your dorm.
Use our easy form and send them an email with a link to our site!

We know how much college students love mail - wouldn't it be great to find some pre-wrap in your mailbox?!!!

Please use pre-wrap responsibly...LOL

It has come to our attention that pre-wrap is being used to hang the stuffed mascots from opposing school teams. Just when we thought we knew every use for pre-wrap…

Gift bags for Nationals

If you're making up gift bags for nationals - don't forget the pre-wrap! It's a great, useful, inexpensive addition and you know how much girls love it. Pinks are the most popular color. You don't have to just match uniforms - think of all the practices where you can wear what you want!

We carry Quench Gum, too. It's not up on the site yet, but feel free to call or email and ask.

Adolescent Knee Pain - Osgood Schlatter Disease

Has your adolescent son or daughter been diagnosed with Osgood Schlatter disease? If so, you may be interested in learning more about the cause and treatment of this common orthopedic problem.

Osgood Schlatter disease was first discovered around the turn of the century by Paget and was later described by two physicians, Osgood and Schlatter, who gave it its name. The disease occurs when the growth of the femur (large bone in the thigh) outpaces the growth of the surrounding supporting tissues. This results in excessive stress being placed on the patella tendon which connects to the tibial tuberosity, located just below the knee cap. The associated stress may set up an inflammatory process, resulting in a partial avulsion fracture. As new bone is laid down to repair the fracture, a bony lump may form at the tibial tuberosity. This bony lump formed is often red and painful to the touch.

Osgood Schlatter disease is a well described cause of knee pain in adolescent girls and boys. In fact, it’s one of the most common causes of knee pain in adolescents who actively participate in sports. It’s most often seen in girls between the ages of 10 and 11 and in males between the ages of 13 and 14. The affected adolescent frequently presents to his or her doctor with tenderness and swelling just below the knee along with pain when jumping, squatting, or going up and down stairs.This disease, although usually benign and self limited, is of particular concern to the adolescent and his family since it may limit the ability of the child to play his chosen sport. In fact, the average adolescent suffering from Osgood Schlatter disease loses up to 18 months sports play time due to pain from this condition.

It may surprise you to learn that up to 20% of athletic adolescents may be affected with Osgood –Schlatter disease. We know that Osgood Schlatter is more common in males, although it can occur in females. It’s most commonly seen during periods of rapid skeletal growth in adolescents who are active in sports, particularly sports involving running and jumping. The repeated process of running and jumping may contribute to the development of the disease by placing excessive strain on the patella tendon that attaches to the tibial tuberosity.

The diagnosis is usually made clinically by a doctor based on the child’s symptoms. An x-ray may be taken to look for evidence of an enlarged tibial tuberosity or the presence of bony fragments from the tibial tuberosity. An x-ray may also be used to distinguish this condition from several other knee related problems which give similar symptoms.

This condition is usually benign and will resolve on its own when the adolescent completes his growth spurt, which usually takes less than a year. Until then, activity levels are based primarily on the severity of symptoms which should be determined with the help of a doctor. Usually the adolescent is instructed to forgo sporting activities that require deep knee bending for at least 3 months. Anti-inflammatory medications are prescribed if the adolescent is able to tolerate them to reduce the pain and inflammation associated with the disease. Application of ice for 15 minutes every 3 hours also helps to reduce the pain and inflammation. Once the acute symptoms have subsided, the doctor may suggest exercises for stretching the quadriceps to reduce the tension on the affected tibial tubercle. In rare cases, surgery may be necessary for cases unresponsive to conventional therapy .Occasionally, an orthopedic brace may be needed if symptoms are severe.

Groceries delivered to your door

Now Amazon has gotten into the act of delivering groceries! If your schedule is as crazy as ours, this is a convenience well-worth considering! You can sign up for routine convenient delivery of coffee, shampoo, laundry detergent and other non-perishables. Check it out!

Pre-wrap Girls on TV tonight

Yes, it's last minute...but if you're in New England check out WGBY's Teen Style tonight, May 21 at 7:30 pm! See us in action!

And thanks to all our friends who came out to help!

Guys love pre-wrap, too

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Went to a middle school track meet. Our team is blue and gold, so I brought a couple of rolls of gold on a very windy day. The girls were thrilled and grabbed pieces to make headbands and bows. The guys could resist. They wore headbands like warriors and couldn't resist playing with the prewrap. The other team had the same color uniform, but we could easily pick out our team by the pre-wrap!

Pre-wrap Entertains Dodger's Rafael Furcal in the Dugout

Just when you think you've found all the uses for pre-wrap we find another! Seems blue pre-wrap can keep you entertained during a long game. Why not wrap yourself like a mummy while hanging out in the dugout? According to Kevin Pearson of PE.com:

"Among the scenes from Sunday's game that have been shown on the highlights was shortstop Rafael Furcal's 17th-inning mummification in the dugout.

The TV camera caught Furcal, who was taken out in the 16th inning, wrapping his head in blue pre-wrap in the dugout. First, it was his forehead, but then it became everything but his eyes that were covered up."

Pre-wrap is glorious

Saw that quote today and it made me laugh.

From a pre-wrap pro...

A pre-wrap fan recently told me:

Yeah pre wrap is awesome. I somehow got voted in as the "prewrap headband supplier and maker on my travel team." Our team colors are green and gold so if we wear gold jersey, green shorts, gold socks-I carry my green prewrap. and if we wear all green- I carry my gold prewrap. Most of the girls on my team have no idea how much prewrap to tear off and how to tie it so I have to do it for them. We just toss the prewrap around in our pregame circle but at least we all match. Even the people who used to wear headbands have taken to prewrap and prefer it.

Planning the perfect summer for your teen

Summer is right around the corner and you know it! Camp brochures are pouring in, teens are beginning their job hunts, and as a parents it's a fun but trying time! Are you worried about your teen coming to you a week after summer starts and asking you what they should do, or telling you how bored they are?

You know summer can be LONG and BORING if you don't have some solid plans made for keeping your teen busy and out of trouble. As a busy mom that can be a challenge and often the ideas just run out! That's why the 'School's Out! Plan For the Perfect Teen Summer' seminar is taking place, to help you make it the perfect summer for your teen.

Aurelia Williams has created the perfect summer guide for parents and teens.

Click here to learn how to plan for the perfect teen summer!

I am ordering this one today!

Looking for something new to do with pre-wrap?

My daughter is always looking for something new to do with her pre-wrap. If you are looking for a new athletic hairstyle, here's a twist on using pre-wrap. For this hairstyle, she simply grabbed a piece of our light pink pre-wrap and tied knots every couple of inches. It's a fun new look! Give it a try! Got ideas? Let us know! What kind of sporty style have you come up with?

As always, check out Pre-wrap.com for the best deals on pre-wrap, including free shipping!

Pre-wrap Jewelry?

Recently someone posted in a fishing for deals forum here that girls are now making necklaces and bracelets out of pre-wrap! Who knew? If you have made these and can give us more information, please let us know. We'd love to see pictures of your prewrap jewelry and we'll even add a step-by-step how-to on our site.

Thanks in advance!

Wisconsin Green-Bay Girls Wear Green Pre-wrap

Check it out! The NCAA basketball ladies have caught on and now basketball girls wear pre-wrap, too! We watched the game between the UConn Huskies and WGBU and green pre-wrap was everywhere!

Basketball girls wear pre-wrap, too!

Female Athletes’ Secret – Use Pre-wrap to Keep Hair Out of Your Eyes!

If you’re tired of trying find ways to keep your hair out of your eyes, take a tip from college athletes. Use pre-wrap! Pre-what? Yes, pre-wrap. Also called underwrap, pre-wrap is designed to go underneath athletic tape to keep tape from sticking to your skin. Some athlete must have forgotten a headband and grabbed a roll in desperation! Now hugely popular with teenage athletes, girls have found a fun way to keep their hair out of their face! The foamy material sticks to itself and has enough grip to stay on your head but doesn’t stick to your hair. Regular headbands slip off easily. Who wants to fuss with hair during a game or practice?

Pre-wrap comes in eleven colors: black, blue, green, maroon, natural, orange, hot pink, light pink, purple, red and yellow. Each latex-free roll is 2 3/4 inches by 30 yards. You can get a lot of headbands out of one roll! Although many sports leagues prohibit the use of hair accessories, pre-wrap is permitted. While many girls coordinate their pre-wrap with their team colors, lots just use it to go with whatever outfit they are wearing that day. It’s a great way to show school or team spirit!

Stinky Shinguards

This is actually a user-name on the Big Soccer forums and I just cracked up when I read it. So, for all of you soccer moms and dads, I have a tip that will spare you when cracking the windows in the car just won't do! Dryer sheets. Bounce, Gain, generic...it doesn't matter. Stuff them in cleats. In shin guards. In sneakers. I also keep a container of baby wipes for quick clean-ups.

Febreze works great in the washer, but can't say the same about the spray stuff. Others swear by white vinegar. This Hockey Dad Blog even has a recipe for an "all-natural" approach to deodorizing gear.

Here's another tip: put your shin guards in zip lock bag and put them in the freezer. The cold will kill the odor causing bacteria. Hmmm...wonder if I have room for three pairs of sneakers and two pairs of cleats in my freezer.

United Soccer Leagues W-League - new exhibition club in Hamden, CT

HAMDEN, CT – The rising game of women’s soccer in the United States will pick up another blossom in 2007 as the Connecticut Football Club based out of Hamden, Connecticut joins United Soccer Leagues W-League as an exhibition club. Baring any unforeseen complications, the club will join either the North or Northeastern division of the W-League’s Eastern Conference officially in 2008. The club, equipped with deep roots in three rich youth soccer areas of Connecticut, will position their 2008 W-League side atop their youth base and complete a club pyramid concurrent of the USL model.

“It was an easy decision to bring the Connecticut Football Club into the W-League,” said W-League Director Kristin Lettiere. “CFC’s General Manager Steve Coxon came to us with a list of goals for their club that coincided with several USL initiatives. They have a strong youth base well established in New England. I have no doubt this club will generate competitive sides very early in their history.”

Connecticut Football Club is already the biggest female club in the state, drawing players out of Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield Counties, beginning at the U9 level and working up the ladder.

“Our goal for the future is to put as many CFC players onto our W-League roster as possible,” said Coxon. “We want to give our former players a place to come back to. We have girls starting their freshman seasons at Norte Dame, Indiana, UConn, Clemson, and Villanova who will make us competitive right away. Kelly Shimmin, the 2006 W-League scoring Champion, will likely be our first signing. She has been a staple of our club and Central Connecticut State University in the past. Her goal scoring and technical ability make us instantly competitive.”

The process of positioning an amateur franchise above an established youth base is a proven and mutually beneficial way to create a premier club. Coxon (Quinnipiac University), Sean Driscoll (Manhattan College), Matt Micros (Post University), Todd Plourde (Yale University), and Victor Rosario believe they have both the on-field talent and coaching proficiency to create a top tier W-League side in New England.

“I believe it is very attractive for a nine year old player to look at an organization and see somewhere they can play when they are 18,” added Coxon. “Watching the game at its highest level growing up with our club will also add to the technical ability of our players.”

“After playing in the USL First Division for eight seasons, it was a very natural fit for me to choose United Soccer Leagues W-League as the place for my club’s top level side to compete,” added Coxon. “USL has always been run very professionally. That was the type of organization I was looking to establish.”

More on CFC Coach and Player Kelly Shimmin:

http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/142552.html

Guess Where Rachel Unitt gets her pre-wrap from?

Pre-wrap.com of course. Or if you if you're in the United Kingdom then check out our Pre-wrap.co.uk site. She told us “Pre-Wrap is great, it’s the best thing for keeping my hair out of my face during games and you will always find it in my kit bag.” Now you'll see her in colors! If you notice, she keeps extra pre-wrap on her wrist, just in case.

Score more goals!

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Women's National Team in April

I can't believe it! The women's national team will be right around the corner from us in April and guess where we'll be? At a soccer tournament! It figures.

Parents' Guide to High School Training

Parents, especially parents of committed athletes, struggle to find the balance between schoolwork and extra-curriculars. Lindle Hinkle, a commited educator and mom, will show you how to help your kids survive high school. Check out this FREE live telephone conference designed to aid you in helping your student succeed.

If you’re like most parents of teens, you want to do everything you can to help your teenager be successful in high school. But do you sometimes feel frustrated because you aren’t sure how you can help? You want to help with homework, but don’t remember algebra? Linda Hinkle, a veteran high school teacher, is hosting a free teleseminar in which she will discuss various strategies parents can use to help keep abreast of their teen’s academic progress. You will also receive her free report “The High School Journey: What to Expect From Freshman to Senior” as soon as you sign up for the teleseminar. You can sign up and see all the details at http://www.parentsguidetohighschool.com

Below are some of the topics to be discussed:

* The importance of parental involvement during the high school years
* How to determine if your teen is keeping up with classwork and doing required homework
* What to do if your teen is falling behind in spite of working hard and completing all assignments
* Time management for your high school student
* The key to effective communication with a teacher
* How to make the most of your parent teacher conferences
* When to consider getting a tutor
* Don't have a high schooler yet? Learn how to start early to avoid potential problems down the road.

Linda and her host, Aurelia of the ParentingMyTeen podcast, are wonderful, level-headed women who truly care about helping you and your child succeed! Sounds like a don't miss to me!

Navy prewrap? Teal prewrap? Lime Green? What color prewrap do you want to see?

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Navy Pre-wrap
Rainbow Pre-wrap
White Pre-wrap
Lime Green Pre-wrap
Tie-Dye Pre-wrap
Pastel Pre-wrap
Neon Pre-wrap
Light Blue Pre-wrap
Teal Pre-wrap

Yes, we've searched for them all. We've even asked the manufacturer for more colors. Hey, they made pink for us! There's always hope! Some of these colors I can understand...but navy? How many schools are navy? I think we see navy more than any other color team in high school. We receive requests every day for new prewrap colors. We forward them on - the more requests they hear, the more they will believe us. So don't be shy!

What color pre-wrap do you want?!!!

Big News!

I'm 5' 6"! I'm 5' 6"! I'm 5' 6"! One more inch on the charts. The refrigerator looks smaller, LOL. This year I was the shortest on my volleyball team. I'm not the shrimp anymore! Hey, Coach! I'm 5' 6"!!!

I still got elbowed in the head last night and flattened like a pancake from behind in my soccer game. Man, that girl was tall!

Healthy Snacks for the Athlete

Finding something that's quick, easy, AND healthy is a challenge for most moms. What do I feed them in between tournament games? What can I send in her backpack so she has a healthy snack after school before a volleyball match? My girls aren't big sandwich eaters, hate granola bars, and detest every power and energy bar they've tried. Recently, a health coach suggested Physique Cookies. They come in a variety of flavors and are packed with things that you actually want your child to be eating! One cookie is comparable to eating a cup of instant oatmeal, 2 cups of lowfat milk, and a banana!

Check them out here - you won't be sorry! Vanilla Chip Oatmeal Cookies

My girls LOVE them! And anything that makes my life easier is a good thing.

Health-n-Sport is also a great place to get your vitamins and supplements. The owner is a fantastic resource, so if you have a question, be sure to ask!