Athlete Safety
Athlete Safety
ATHLETE RISK MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCIES & WORST-CASE SCENARIOS.
THE UNPREDICTABLE NATURE OF EMERGENCIES & DANGERS MAKES IT ESSENTIAL TO HAVE GUIDING PRINCIPLES IN ADDITION TO ACTION PLANS.
5 STEPS
- Establish the context
- Identifying risks
- Analyzing risks
- Evaluating risks
- Treating risks
KICKBOXING IS A CONTACT SPORT THAT MUST BE COACHED WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF VIGILANCE.
THE SAFETY OF ALL KICKBOXING STUDENT ATHLETES IS A COACH’S TOP PRIORITY.
THE RISK OF INJURY IS THE GREATEST RISK WE MUST MANAGE IN TRAINING AND COMPETITION.
HERE ARE SOME TOOLS FROM USA KICKBOXING THAT PUT THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF OUR STUDENT ATHLETES FIRST.
EMERGENCIES
ARE YOU CLEAR ON YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES IN AN EMERGENCY?
ARE YOU ABLE TO ACCESS ASSISTANCE?
CAN YOU CARE FOR ATHLETES EFFECTIVELY, INCLUDING AN INJURED ATHLETE AS WELL AS THE REST OF THE GROUP OR TEAM?
WHERE ARE THE MEDICAL HISTORY JOURNALS? EASY ACCESS? (KEPT PRIVATE)
CAN YOU CONTACT THE ATHLETE’S PARENTS/GUARDIANS /FAMILY SWIFTLY?
IS YOUR EMERGENCY EXITS & EVACUATION PLANS POSTED CLEARLY?
HAVE YOU PLANNED FOR ATHLETES WITH POOR MOBILITY?
HOW WILL YOU ACCOUNT FOR ALL ATHLETE’S SAFETY & BE READY TO REPORT TO FIRST RESPONDERS ANYONE MISSING?
DO ATHLETES KNOW WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY?
DO YOU HAVE AN EFFECTIVE MEANS TO GET ATHLETE’S ATTENTION IF A THREAT ARISES?
IS YOUR INJURY REPORT PROCESS IN PLACE?
3 AREAS OF RISK MANAGEMENT FOR YOUR FACILITY
3 DOCUMENTS for RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW
