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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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SAINTS Team Name & Age Group
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Boys or Girls
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Opponents
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Location
Checklist
SAFETY STEPS
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1. For AWAY games only. Roll Call conducted prior to leaving school?
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Have you conducted a ROLL CALL prior to leaving school
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2. Conduct a PITCH INSPECTION prior to each HOME and AWAY game. Game must not proceed if you believe there is a risk to players.
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Is the pitch free from any large holes or sprinkler heads that may pose a trip hazard to players?
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Are goal posts anchored to the ground?
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Are corner/line flags at a safe height.
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3. Conduct a PLAYER INSPECTION. Players must not participate in game if they do not meet the safety guidelines.
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Are all your players wearing shin pads and football boots?
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There is no evidence of dangerous jewelry or anything else that could cause injury to other players?
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If weather is hot - do all your players have sunscreen and adequate water supplies ?
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Have all your players warmed up appropriately before playing?
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4. Check WEATHER CONDITIONS Suspend or cancel game if you believe players are at risk. Consider extreme weather conditions that may pose a risk to players such as: lightning, heavy rain, high wind or extreme heat.
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Weather conditions checked?
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5. Check the match FOOTBALL
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Is the ball inflated correctly (e.g. not too hard)?
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Is the ball the correct size for age of players? (10 to 13 years old = size 4) (14 years & older = size 5).
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6. For AWAY games only. A Roll Call must be conducted prior to leaving AWAY venue. You must not leave the venue until all students are accounted for and collected.
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Were all Students accounted for before you leave the external venue?
I certify that:
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All safety steps were conducted to my satisfaction.
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All students were accounted for and collected after the match.
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