DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG SPORTS COUNCIL

RISK ASSESSMENT/ MANAGEMENT FORM

To be completed before any trials, competitions or gala days SPORT: OPEN BOYS and YEAR 7-10 BOYS FOOTBALL KNOCKOUT DATE: WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE (BACK-UP WEDNESDAY 20 JUNE), 2018 VENUE: JUDY MASTERS PARK, BALGOWNIE EVENT CONVENER: DEAN MEROLA, HOLY SPIRIT COLLEGE, BELLAMBI MOBILE CONTACT: 0404 487 226 PROPOSED NUMBERS: 224 participating students (max) - with a total of 12 teams, maximum of 14 players per team. 10-15 Supervisors - based on one adult supervisor per team Supported by external referees 1 First aid official GENERAL INFORMATION/COMMENTS All teams will be informed of draws prior to the day along with expectation. Schools will have received information about the rules and expectations prior to the day. The coach/supervisor of the team should monitor player safety and remove any player at risk from the field of play. Any player who is over aggressive or partaking in rough play should be removed from play and issued with a warning. A repeat performance should result in the player being suspended for the remainder of the event. VENUE MAP: Sec Football KO - Balgownie.doc

FACILITY

ITEM/CONDITION

PLAYING SURFACE – Grass Fields

Fields are maintained by Wollongong City Council and Balgownie Soccer Club

SPORT STRUCTURES – posts etc. EMERGENCY FACILITIES E.G.

Posts. Fields are maintained by Wollongong City Council and Balgownie Soccer Club Qualified first aid attendants to be in attendance at both venues with related medical supplies and ice. Council and Soccer Club maintained facilities Toilets checked for cleanliness, toilet paper, lighting etc: TAPS – access for hydration etc. Access to Judy Masters Park grounds via Para Street. Car parking is available in at the end of Para street adjacent to the fields.



FIRST AID, ICE, PHONE – provision, availability

AMENITIES – TOILETS, CANTEEN ETC . Access and set up prior to arrival of students GATES / FENCES – access to grounds by players & families, spectators

MOVEMENT BETWEEN VENUES

N/A

SHADE COVER – availability and

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Teams advised to bring appropriate shade structures due to limited cover available at venue. Sun Safety guidelines such as sun screen, hats, hydration etc. to be encouraged prior to and on the day Tents should be secured with appropriate pegs and ropes to avoid movement due to wind To be evaluated in the lead up and on day. Surface is in generally good condition

RUBBISH

There should be adequate bins to cater for

access

MANAGEMENT/ COMMENT

COMPLETED

To be inspected at start of the day by convener, referees and team managers for any hazards. If any these will be resolved directly. To be inspected at start of the day by convener



Team managers to be informed of where the first aid officer is located



Soccer Club to be contacted about event in order for facilities to be cleaned, checked and prepared.





Team managers and adult supervisors to monitor safety of students during any movement near to parked car areas Any movement by students between venues should be approved by the teacher in charge and an adult should accompany students. Walking should be via concrete pathway only. Schools to be reminded about this when draws are distributed.



Convener to discuss any concerning conditions with CEO sports council Executive Officer. Diocesan sport wet weather procedures will be incorporated if required Convener to contact council or local club officials to







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the student, parent and staff numbers

DET SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SAFE CONDUCT GUIDELINES

http://www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au

PLAYING EQUIPMENT – provided by Team Manager, provided by players, hired

OTHER

ensure there are enough bins. Team managers to ensure no rubbish is left on the sidelines post game. If required, the conveners will supply team managers with a garbage bag to collect school rubbish. Guidelines provided by the Department of Schools to be advised to ensure players and teams are Education are the bench mark for the conduct properly prepared for the event. Schools should also of school sport and physical activity and the follow supervision guidelines and safety tips as convener and all participants should be provided in the sports specific information under the familiar with these. heading of FOOTBALL. Playing equipment to be supplied by teams. Shin pads are compulsory for all players in all games. Field markers to be supplied by organisers. All players to wear full school team uniform including shin pads. SHIN PADS ARE COMPULSORY, NO JEWELLERY is to be worn. The blood bin rule will apply and therefore any child who is bleeding will need to leave the field to be treated. Schools advised to have their own band-aids/first aid on hand in case of minor injuries. The first aid officer should be used if the injury is of s more serious nature. All teams are to be supervised by teachers and responsible parents. Teachers should ensure students are prepared for games and monitor any dangerous or risky behaviour both on and off the field.







This knockout day is facilitated by a sport convener on behalf of the Wollongong Diocesan Sports Council

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