Liability Safety Tools for Coaches Coach as Supervisor Chaperoning Team Travel Vehicle Safety Risk management for Parents Financial Responsibility USL Health and Safety web resource Concussion awareness training Injury prevention & Conditioning Equipment Nutrition Athlete Development USL research Heat and dehydration policy US Lacrosse Position Statement: Boys and Girls Youth Lacrosse Participation Recommendations USL Research Related resources and information: USL Risk management & Emergency Plan The Preventing Physical and Sexual Abuse Guide (contained in new Start Kit) USOC Safe Sport Program www.safesport.org USL Health and Safety web resources resource US Lacrosse Position Statement: Boys and Girls Youth Lacrosse Participation Recommendations USL Research Cost for this standard TBD - Minimal Assessing the standard: INTERNAL USL: TBD, compliance PROGRAM: Almost entirely self-assessed: Regular assessment to gauge awareness, accuracy and compliance – leagues must hold their leadership, coaches and parents accountable to adherence to policies. Regular test of communications platform to ensure effectiveness. Time and effort scale: HIGH – initial establishment of policies and procedures, coordinate training, collate resources and establish lines of communication Time commitment for coaches and on-field personnel would be up to 2 full days (estimate) MED - effort to enforce and track compliance Standard #4: Player Safety & Sportsmanship League demonstrates a commitment to the safety of their players by publishing and promoting current information related to healthy lacrosse activity.
Liability Safety Tools for Coaches Coach as Supervisor Chaperoning Team Travel Vehicle Safety Risk management for Parents Financial Responsibility USL Health and Safety web resource Concussion awareness training Injury prevention & Conditioning Equipment Nutrition Athlete Development USL research Heat and dehydration policy US Lacrosse Position Statement: Boys and Girls Youth Lacrosse Participation Recommendations USL Research Related resources and information: USL Risk management & Emergency Plan The Preventing Physical and Sexual Abuse Guide (contained in new Start Kit) USOC Safe Sport Program www.safesport.org USL Health and Safety web resources resource US Lacrosse Position Statement: Boys and Girls Youth Lacrosse Participation Recommendations USL Research Cost for this standard TBD - Minimal Assessing the standard: INTERNAL USL: TBD, compliance PROGRAM: Almost entirely self-assessed: Regular assessment to gauge awareness, accuracy and compliance – leagues must hold their leadership, coaches and parents accountable to adherence to policies. Regular test of communications platform to ensure effectiveness. Time and effort scale: HIGH – initial establishment of policies and procedures, coordinate training, collate resources and establish lines of communication Time commitment for coaches and on-field personnel would be up to 2 full days (estimate) MED - effort to enforce and track compliance Standard #4: Player Safety & Sportsmanship League demonstrates a commitment to the safety of their players by publishing and promoting current information related to healthy lacrosse activity.
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