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  • Welcome!

  • The Sport Safety Tick is a self-assessment tool designed to help sport, clubs, schools, and community groups create a medically safe and well-prepared sporting environment. By completing the questionnaire, you are taking proactive steps to ensure the right medical structures are in place to support your players, officials, volunteers and teams throughout the season.

    Sport comes with inherent risks, but having strong safety measures in place can help ensure a well-managed and enjoyable season. We encourage all clubs to regularly review their medical safety procedures and reach out if additional assistance is required.

    SASMA is always here to offer support and guidance.


    The TICK is designed as a framework to guide and support you/your sport. It provides important information, although it is not an audit, approval, professional opinion or certification. To maximise the TICK program, it relies on honest and accurate responses.

     

     

    * SASMA does not oversee or enforce ongoing compliance and does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from the use of, or reliance on, the contents of TICK which is at your own risk.  Responsibility for maintaining safety practices and responding to incidents remains with the club, school, or organisation.

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  • Section 1.1 Club Management: Standard Practice

    Section 1.1 Club Management: Standard Practice

    This section contains questions that relate to STANDARD sport medicine safety (refer to your sport or registering body for your own specific requirements). Answering "NO" to any of these questions means you need to implement the below guidelines/policies/strategies before you can receive the TICK. SASMA can provide links to resources to assist clubs in reaching the 'standard' for a safe sporting environment. For more information, link to SASMA’s website or your relevant sporting body.
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  • YES: Great work! It's important for appropriate club policies, like Concussion Management or Hot Weather Guidelines, to be easily accessible to all members to ensure their safety and well-being. When policies are readily available, it helps prevent accidents and health issues, ensures compliance with safety standards, and empowers members with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.

  • NO: It's important for appropriate club policies, like Concussion Management or Hot Weather Guidelines, to be easily accessible to all members to ensure their safety and well-being. When policies are readily available, it helps prevent accidents and health issues, ensures compliance with safety standards, and empowers members with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.

    Your NSO/SSO should have resources for Concussion Management and Hot Weather Guidelines you can implement at your club. In the links below, SASMA has a list of some of the Sporting organisations and their guidelines. Add them to your webpage and let the members know that they have been updated!

    • Concussion Resources
    • Hot Weather Resources
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  • Great job! Having accredited first aiders, sports trainers, and medical team members is important for ensuring that injures/medical situations are handled effectively and professionally. Keeping track of their certifications and memberships implies that they possess up-to-date knowledge and skills to manage injuries/health issues appropriately, enhancing the safety and well-being of all participants.

  • Having accredited first aiders, sports trainers, and medical team members is important for ensuring that injures/medical situations are handled effectively and professionally. Keeping track of their certifications and memberships implies that they possess up-to-date knowledge and skills to manage injuries/health issues appropriately, enhancing the safety and well-being of all participants.

    If you are unsure how to track the qualifications of your medical team – feel free to use SASMA’s support guide below. For medical, nursing & allied health professions check AHPRA registration HERE.

    RESOURCES

    Tracking First Aid Support Document

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  • Brilliant! Having your first aid and medical team complete injury report forms provides an overview of player injuries and health. This assists to track injuries, ensures appropriate follow-up, and helps to identify common injury patterns that might need addressing. Plus, it’s helpful for staying organised and being ready to provide this information to the injured person for any insurance claims and making sure every injury is documented and managed.

    It is important players and carers share medical conditions (eg, Asthmatic, Type 1 Diabetic, allergic directions etc) and major injuries (ACL knee injuries, concussions etc) and have their medications and action plans available at trainings and games.

     

     

  • Having your first aid and medical team complete injury report forms provides an overview of player injuries and health. This assists to track injuries, ensures appropriate follow-up, and helps to identify common injury patterns that might need addressing.

    Plus, it’s helpful for staying organised and being ready to provide this information to the injured person for any insurance claims and making sure every injury is documented and managed.

    It is important players and carers share medical conditions (eg, Asthmatic, Type 1 Diabetic, allergic directions etc) and major injuries (ACL knee injuries, concussions etc) and have their medications and action plans available at trainings and games.

    Your NSO/SSO should have resources for injury reporting you can implement at your club. If not, feel free to look at SASMA’s resources below. Add them to your systems so relevant personnel have access and let them know that they have been updated!

    RESOURCES

    Injury Report Pad – MediPro Sports Tape

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  • Awesome! Storing information ensures that medical details are kept confidential and secure, which is important for protecting player privacy and maintaining trust. Secure storage, whether in a locked cabinet or password-protected system, also helps prevent unauthorized access and potential misuse of sensitive information. This approach to data management supports both legal compliance and the overall integrity of the club. Keep up to date with Australian Government changes and requirements to these laws as they may change over time.

  • Storing information ensures that medical details are kept confidential and secure, which is important for protecting player privacy and maintaining trust. Secure storage, whether in a locked cabinet or password-protected system, also helps prevent unauthorized access and potential misuse of sensitive information. This approach to data management supports both legal compliance and the overall integrity of the club. Keep up to date with Australian Government changes and requirements to these laws as they may change over time.

    Your NSO/SSO should have guidelines for storing information you can implement at your club. Add them to your systems so relevant personnel have access. Be sure to let them know that they have been updated!

    RESOURCES

    Safework SA: Record Keeping Information

    SANFL

    Netball

    Soccer

    Basketball

     

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  • Exciting! Ensuring that the club’s insurance policy covers public liability, products liability, professional indemnity, and personal accident for medical staff is important for safeguarding everyone involved. It provides protection against potential legal and financial risks arising from their professional duties. Keeping accurate records of these insurance policies ensures that coverage is current and helps the club manage any potential claims or issues efficiently.

    Carefully read your clubs insurance policy detail, understand what you are covered for, and you can ask the insurer to clarify if a Sports Trainer/First Aider are covered. It is important to clarify and delininate with your insurer that your sports trainer and first aider duties are different to other traditional volunteer roles in your club, and you are seeking insurance cover for these duties. (Note: Registered Medical Professionals eg Doctors, physios, nurses will have their own professional indemnity cover to practice.)

  • Ensuring that the club’s insurance policy covers public liability, products liability, professional indemnity, and personal accident for medical staff is important for safeguarding everyone involved. It provides protection against potential legal and financial risks arising from their professional duties. Keeping accurate records of these insurance policies ensures that coverage is current and helps the club manage any potential claims or issues efficiently.

    Carefully read your clubs insurance policy detail, understand what you are covered for, and you can ask the insurer to clarify if a Sports Trainer/First Aider are covered. It is important to clarify and delininate with your insurer that your sports trainer and first aider duties are different to other traditional volunteer roles in your club, and you are seeking insurance cover for these duties. (Note: Registered Medical Professionals eg Doctors, physios, nurses will have their own professional indemnity cover to practice.)

    RESOURCES 

    Click here for more on Sports Trainer insurance.

  • Section 1.2 Club Management: Above Standard Practice

    Section 1.2 Club Management: Above Standard Practice

    This section includes questions about policies, procedures, or practices that go beyond the basic safety requirements. While these are beneficial for enhancing sports medical safety, answering "NO" to any of these does not prevent you from receiving the Safety TICK.
  • Excellent! It's important that all players sign a consent and liability form acknowledging the potential risks of participating in sports to ensure they are fully informed and accept the potential for injury. This form helps protect the organisation legally by demonstrating that players are aware of and accept the risks involved, which can also help prevent disputes or misunderstandings in the event of an injury. 

  • It's important that all players sign a consent and liability form acknowledging the potential risks of participating in sports to ensure they are fully informed and accept the potential for injury. This form helps protect the organisation legally by demonstrating that players are aware of and accept the risks involved, which can also help prevent disputes or misunderstandings in the event of an injury. It is important to understand your insurance policy and what this covers. Speak to your insurance company/broker for further clarifcation.

    Your registering body and/or your NSO/SSO should have resources for consent and liability forms you can implement at your club. It is most likely apart of the registration process, so check your terms & conditions document carefully. It is good practice to have this available to players, so they can access it if required.

    RESOURCES

    Check with your SSO/NSO or Play HQ. Here are some links to registration information:

    AFL

    Netball

    Soccer

    Basketball

  • Great! This ensures that in the event of an emergency, any coach, volunteer, or spectator can quickly contact the appropriate medical support person. Time is critical in responding to injuries or medical incidents.

    RESOURCES

    Suggestion for Club Medical Contacts Poster

    Ideas/Suggestions for Medical Contact Information Document

  • Having easily accessible contact information ensures that in the event of an emergency, any coach, volunteer, or spectator can quickly contact the appropriate medical support person. Time is critical in responding to injuries or medical incidents.

    RESOURCES

    Check with your SSO/NSO or Play HQ, they may have some templates you could utilise. Here is a SASMA document that provides some suggestions as to how you might utilise this at your club.

    Suggestion for Club Medical Contacts Poster

    Ideas/Suggestions for Medical Contact Information Document

     

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  • Well done! Having all players complete a 'participant medical profile' before starting the season ensures that the club is aware of any existing medical conditions or injuries, which is important for managing risks effectively. This information helps medical staff and coaches make informed decisions about player safety and management, minimising the likelihood of exacerbating conditions and improving overall outcomes.

    It is important players and carers share medical conditions (eg, Asthmatic, Type 1 Diabetic, allergic directions etc) and major injuries (ACL knee injuries, concussions etc) and have their medications and action plans available at trainings and games.

  • Having all players complete a 'participant medical profile' before starting the season ensures that the club is aware of any existing medical conditions or injuries, which is important for managing risks effectively. This information helps medical staff and coaches make informed decisions about player safety and management, minimising the likelihood of exacerbating conditions and improving overall outcomes.

    It is important players and carers share medical conditions (eg, Asthmatic, Type 1 Diabetic, allergic directions etc) and major injuries (ACL knee injuries, concussions etc) and have their medications and action plans available at trainings and games.

    Your NSO/SSO should have resources for medical forms you can implement at your club. 

    Add them to your database and incorporate them as part of your induction for new members/start of season.

    RESOURCES

    Examples:

    ESSA Adult Pre-Screening System

  • Section 1.3 Club Management: High Standard of Sports Medical Safety

    Section 1.3 Club Management: High Standard of Sports Medical Safety

    This section highlights best-practice measures that contribute to a high level of medical safety in sport. While recommended, these are not mandatory for the Safety TICK, and answering "NO" will not exclude you.
  • Fantastic! Having the Medical Team involved in committee discussions about injury prevention and management ensures two-way communication, so that suggestions and queries can be followed up in a timely manner. This can also assist in planning, budgeting and succession planning. This collaboration helps create more informed and responsive club practices.

    It is important the committee and coaches support medical decisions and safety.

  • Having the Medical Team involved in committee discussions about injury prevention and management ensures two-way communication, so that suggestions and queries can be followed up in a timely manner. This can also assist in planning, budgeting and succession planning. This collaboration helps create more informed and responsive club practices.

    It is important the committee and coaches support medical decisions and safety.

    Your club may decide to incorporate this as a standing agenda item, identify a committee member to be the connection with the medical team.

    SASMA has a guideline to implement a voice to committee initiative. Feel free to download the document below and start the conversation with your Medical Team as to how this might work in your club.

    RESOURCES

    SASMA Voice to Committee Support Material

  • Great! Having a player welfare group in sports ensures that the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of players is prioritised, helping them perform at their best while safeguarding their health. It also fosters a supportive environment, reducing stress and burnout, and promoting long-term involvement in sport. This may help the club foster a sustainable membership base.

  • Having a player welfare group in sports ensures that the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of players is prioritised, helping them perform at their best while safeguarding their health. It also fosters a supportive environment, reducing stress and burnout, and promoting long-term involvement in sport. This may help the club foster a sustainable membership base.

    SASMA has a guideline to implement a player welfare group. Feel free to download the document below and start the conversation with some of the leaders of your club as to how you may utilise this initiative.

    RESOURCES

    Player Welfare Group - Support Material

  • Section 2.1 Gameday & Club Facilities: Standard Practice

    Section 2.1 Gameday & Club Facilities: Standard Practice

    This section contains questions that would be considered a basic standard of sport medical safety. Answering "NO" to any of these questions means you need to implement the below guidelines/policies/strategies before you can receive the TICK. SASMA has provided resources to assist with this, so clubs can easily come up to 'standard' for a safe sporting environment.
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  • Great Job! Having a defibrillator available at all training and gameday venues is essential to ensure immediate response in the event of sudden cardiac arrest, which can be life-saving. Quick access to a defibrillator significantly increases the chances of survival and recovery for players or spectators experiencing a cardiac emergency. This proactive measure demonstrates a commitment to safety and can prevent tragic outcomes in sports environments.

    It is vital that the battery date and pad dates of your defib are checked and replaced annually and be included in your club audit each year.

    It is also important to think about all the venues players/teams/individuals are training and playing and have a defib available and accessible, eg; if they are not on the main oval/court and playing in a back area, what plan is in place.

  • Having a defibrillator available at all training and gameday venues is essential to ensure immediate response in the event of sudden cardiac arrest, which can be life-saving. Quick access to a defibrillator significantly increases the chances of survival and recovery for athletes or spectators experiencing a cardiac emergency. This proactive measure demonstrates a commitment to safety and can prevent tragic outcomes in sports environments.

    More information on the importance of defibrilators can be found here.

    You may be elligible for the AED Grants Program. For more information on how to apply, click here

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  • Well done! Ensuring a dedicated role for regular stocktake checks of the First Aid Kit and bum bag is important for maintaining the readiness and effectiveness of medical supplies. This role would involve checking inventory levels, restocking as needed, and verifying expiration dates before the season begins and at intervals during the season. Delegating this responsibility ensures that essential first aid supplies are always available and in good condition during training and games.

  • Ensuring a dedicated role for regular stocktake checks of the First Aid Kit and bum bag is important for maintaining the readiness and effectiveness of medical supplies. This role would involve checking inventory levels, restocking as needed, and verifying expiration dates before the season begins and at intervals during the season. Delegating this responsibility ensures that essential first aid supplies are always available and in good condition during training and games.

    RESOURCES

    Medipro - First Aid Kit Supplies

    Bumbag - Example Picture

    First Aid Kit - Support Material

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  • N-ICE! Having ice readily available at all venues is vital in sports for treating injuries such as sprains, bruises, and swelling immediately. Quick access to ice helps reduce pain, inflammation, and the risk of further injury, aiding in faster recovery. This simple but effective resource is essential for managing minor injuries and preventing them from worsening during games or training. 

    If it is difficult to have ice available across all areas of your sport. ask teams or individuals to bring ice/cold bags with them.

  • Having ice readily available at all venues is vital in sports for treating injuries such as sprains, bruises, and swelling immediately. Quick access to ice helps reduce pain, inflammation, and the risk of further injury, aiding in faster recovery. This simple but effective resource is essential for managing minor injuries and preventing them from worsening during games or training.

    If it is difficult to have ice available across all areas of your sport. ask teams or individuals to bring ice/cold bags with them.

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  • Good One! Having a stretcher available at all venues is critical for safely transporting injured players off the field, especially in cases of serious injury where movement could exacerbate the condition. It ensures that players receive prompt and appropriate medical attention, reducing the risk of further harm. This preparedness reflects a commitment to player safety and effective emergency response.

    Check your stretcher(s) annually to ensure they are in good working order.

    Medipro - First Aid Supplies

  • Having a stretcher available at all venues is critical for safely transporting injured players off the field, especially in cases of serious injury where movement could exacerbate the condition. It ensures that athletes receive prompt and appropriate medical attention, reducing the risk of further harm. This preparedness reflects a commitment to player safety and effective emergency response.

    Check your stretcher(s) annually to ensure they are in good working order.

    Medipro - First Aid Supplies

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  • Nice! Having running water and a sink at your venue is essential for maintaining hygiene, such as washing hands to reduce the spread of germs, cleaning wounds, and preparing first aid treatments. It ensures that basic sanitation needs are met, which is important for the health and safety of players, staff, and spectators. Access to clean water also supports overall venue maintenance and cleanliness.

  • Having running water and a sink at your venue is essential for maintaining hygiene, such as washing hands to reduce the spread of germs, cleaning wounds, and preparing first aid treatments. It ensures that basic sanitation needs are met, which is important for the health and safety of players, staff, and spectators. Access to clean water also supports overall venue maintenance and cleanliness.

  • Section 2.2 Gameday & Club Facilities: Above Standard Practice

    Section 2.2 Gameday & Club Facilities: Above Standard Practice

    This section includes questions about policies, procedures, or practices that go beyond the basic safety requirements. While these are beneficial for enhancing sports medical safety, answering "NO" to any of these does not prevent you from receiving the Safety TICK.
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  • Awesome! Having a treatment table is beneficial in sports as it provides a dedicated space for injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. It allows medical staff to address injuries more comfortably and effectively, ensuring athletes receive proper care. This equipment enhances the overall safety and well-being of players by facilitating immediate medical attention when needed.

  • Having a treatment table is beneficial in sports as it provides a dedicated space for injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. It allows medical staff to address injuries more comfortably and effectively, ensuring athletes receive proper care. This equipment enhances the overall safety and well-being of players by facilitating immediate medical attention when needed.

    Resources

    Medipro - Treatment Tables

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  • Fantastic! Easily identifiable medical personnel ensure that injured players, officials, and spectators can receive prompt attention in an emergency. Clear visibility also allows coaches, umpires, and other staff to quickly locate medical support when needed. This helps streamline communication, reduces response times, and improves overall safety at games and training.

  •  Easily identifiable medical personnel ensure that injured players, officials, and spectators can receive prompt attention in an emergency. Clear visibility also allows coaches, umpires, and other staff to quickly locate medical support when needed. This helps streamline communication, reduces response times, and improves overall safety at games and training.

    Practical Suggestions:

    • Purchase a hi-vis vest or shirt and label it “Sports Trainer” or “Medical” (local workwear stores or online – under $20). Hi-Vis Sport Trainer Vest
    • Use a reusable armband, badge, or iron-on patch over regular clothing.
    • Place clear signage at the bench or medical area.
    • Share or rotate hi-vis gear between teams if cost is a barrier.

    Simple steps like these make it easy for players, coaches, and officials to find help quickly.

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    Section 2.3 Gameday & Club Facilities: High Standard of Sports Medical Safety

    This section highlights best-practice measures that contribute to a high level of medical safety in sport. While recommended, these are not mandatory for the Safety TICK, and answering "NO" will not exclude you.
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  • Excellent! Having a storage cupboard for backup First Aid stock helps ensure that medical supplies are always replenished and available when needed. It allows for organised storage of extra items, ensuring that replacements are easily accessible during emergencies or routine restocking. This preparedness helps maintain the continuity of medical care throughout the season.

  • Having a storage cupboard for backup First Aid stock helps ensure that medical supplies are always replenished and available when needed. It allows for organised storage of extra items, ensuring that replacements are easily accessible during emergencies or routine restocking. This preparedness helps maintain the continuity of medical care throughout the season.

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  • Fantastic! Having items like crutches and wheelchairs available at training and gameday is important for providing immediate mobility support to injured players. These resources ensure that athletes with significant injuries can be safely and comfortably moved without putting additional strain on their injuries. It demonstrates a proactive approach to injury management and player welfare.

    It is a good idea to have your club name and a phone number on these items and ensure the player returns them.

    First Aid Supplies

  • Having items like crutches and wheelchairs available at training and gameday is important for providing immediate mobility support to injured players. These resources ensure that athletes with significant injuries can be safely and comfortably moved without putting additional strain on their injuries. It demonstrates a proactive approach to injury management and player welfare.

    It is a good idea to have your club name and a phone number on these items and ensure the player returns them.

    First Aid Supplies

  • Section 3.1 Player Health & Wellbeing: Standard Practice

    Section 3.1 Player Health & Wellbeing: Standard Practice

    This section contains questions that are considered a basic standard for sports medical safety. Answering "NO" to any of these questions means you need to implement the below guidelines/policies/strategies before you can receive the TICK. SASMA has provided resources to assist with this, so clubs can acheive the 'minimum standard' for a safe sporting environment.
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  • Brilliant! Implementing injury management policies/guidelines within the club by the medical or first aid team ensures a standardised and professional approach to managing injuries. These policies guide the treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play protocols, promoting player safety and minimizing the risk of re-injury. Clear guidelines help the team respond consistently and effectively, supporting long-term player health and wellbeing.

  • Implementing injury management policies/guidelines within the club by the medical or first aid team ensures a standardised and professional approach to management injuries. These policies guide the treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play protocols, promoting player safety and minimizing the risk of re-injury. Clear guidelines help the team respond consistently and effectively, supporting long-term player health and wellbeing.

    Your NSO/SSO should have resources for Injury Management you can implement at your club. If not, feel free to use SASMA’s resources below. Add the updated policies to your webpage and let your members know that they are available.

    RESOURCES

    AFL

    Netball

    Basketball

    SASMA Injury Management Support Document

     

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  • Fantastic! Having people trained in concussion management present at all trainings and all games is crucial for player safety. Trained individuals can recognise the signs and symptoms of concussion, ensure immediate and appropriate action is taken, promote referral pathways that are available and support adherence to return-to-play protocols. This helps reduce the risk of further injury, ensures players are properly cared for, and promotes a culture of safety and responsibility within the club.

  • Having people trained in concussion management present at all trainings and all games is crucial for player safety. Trained individuals can recognise the signs and symptoms of concussion, ensure immediate and appropriate action is taken, promote referral pathways that are available and support adherence to return-to-play protocols. This helps reduce the risk of further injury, ensures players are properly cared for, and promotes a culture of safety and responsibility within the club.

    If your club does not currently have people trained in concussion management, there are resources available to help you get started. Your National or State Sporting Organisation (NSO/SSO) may provide concussion management education or guidelines. If not, SASMA has links on our website to trusted resources, including the AIS – Concussion in Sport guidelines, which are recommended when your sport's governing body doesn’t have a specific policy.

    We encourage you to book a face to face concussion education session directly with SASMA to upskill your team. Additionally, having a Level 1 Sports Trainer present is highly recommended—just ensure they are accredited with SASMA to support safe sport practices. 

    Email admin@sasma.com.au to book a concussion education session.

     

    RESOURCES

    Find concussion resources here.

    AIS - Concussion in Sport

     

     

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  • Great! Having a Concussion Recognition Tool, such as CRT6 or a sport-specific assessment tool, available and used by club personnel is essential for accurately assessing suspected concussions. These tools provide a structured approach to identifying concussion symptoms and making informed decisions about player safety. Using a recognised assessment tool helps ensure that concussion management adheres to established guidelines and supports effective decision-making for player welfare.

    TIP - it is useful to write the players name, how the injury occured and circle/tick other criterea listed (e.g. signs and symptoms), this can then be taken to their medical professional to assist with diagnoising concussion.

    TIP - it is useful to have a laminated CRT6 form in all first aid kits to avoid weather damage.

  • Having a Concussion Recognition Tool, such as CRT6 or a sport-specific assessment tool, available and used by club personnel is essential for accurately assessing suspected concussions. These tools provide a structured approach to identifying concussion symptoms and making informed decisions about player safety. Using a recognised assessment tool helps ensure that concussion management adheres to established guidelines and supports effective decision-making for player welfare. 

    Your NSO/SSO should have links and documents for Concussion Recognition Tools you can implement at your club. If not, you will find them in SASMA’s resources below. Add them to your webpage and first aid kits. Let the members know that they have been updated and are readily available!

    RESOURCES

    Download the CRT, and additional concussion resources, here.

    TIP - it is useful to write the players name, how the injury occured and circle/tick other criterea listed (e.g. signs and symptoms), this can then be taken to their medical professional to assist with diagnoising concussion.

    TIP - it is useful to have a laminated CRT6 form in all first aid kits to avoid weather damage.

  • Good job! Enforcing Return to Play guidelines set by the medical professional is crucial for ensuring that players recover fully and safely before resuming activities. Adhering to these guidelines helps prevent premature returns, which can lead to re-injury or prolonged recovery. This practice reflects a commitment to the player's long-term health and aligns with best practices in injury management. 

    It is important to familiarise yourself with your sports concussion return to play policies.

  • Enforcing Return to Play guidelines set by the medical professional is crucial for ensuring that players recover fully and safely before resuming activities. Adhering to these guidelines helps prevent premature returns, which can lead to re-injury or prolonged recovery. This practice reflects a commitment to the player's long-term health and aligns with best practices in injury management.

    Your NSO/SSO should have links and documents for Concussion Return to Play guidelines you can implement at your club. If not, feel free to use SASMA’s resources below. Add them to your webpage and first aid kits. Let the members know that they have been updated and are readily available! 

    RESOURCES

    For more information on returning from concussion, click here.

    It is important to familiarise yourself with your sports concussion return to play policies.

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  • Awesome! Having a trained First Aider available at all junior games is essential for ensuring immediate medical attention in case of injuries or emergencies. This presence helps manage injuries promptly and provides reassurance to players, parents and coaches. It also supports a safe playing environment and demonstrates a commitment to the well-being of young athletes.

    REMINDER - First Aid Certificates are valid for three years from the date of issue, it is important to keep a record of this at your club.

  • Having a trained First Aider available at all junior games is essential for ensuring immediate medical attention in case of injuries or emergencies. This presence helps manage injuries promptly and provides reassurance to players, parents and coaches. It also supports a safe playing environment and demonstrates a commitment to the well-being of young athletes.

    RESOURCES

    While SASMA is not affiliated with any specific First Aid training providers, there are many reputable organisations offering accredited courses both in-person and online. Clubs are encouraged to support their volunteers in gaining a First Aid qualification—whether by covering course costs, facilitating group training, or allowing flexible arrangements.

    Common options for training include:

    • St John Ambulance
    • Red Cross
    • Local TAFE or community colleges
    • Private registered training organisations (RTOs)

    Look for nationally recognised courses such as HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, which is commonly required for community sport.

    Empowering volunteers with First Aid training is a proactive step toward creating safer sport environments for all.

    REMINDER - First Aid Certificates are valid for three years from the date of issue, it is important to keep a record of this at your club.

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  • Brilliant! Having an accredited Level 1 Sports Trainer or a higher equivalent available at all senior games is crucial for providing expert sports injury management and first aid. These professionals are trained to assess, treat, and manage sports-related injuries effectively, ensuring that players receive high-quality care. Their presence helps to address injuries promptly and supports the overall safety and performance of players during games. 

    IMPORTANT - Sports Trainers play a valuable role in clubs. We encourage clubs to support their current trainers and consider accrediting others within the club to support succession planning.

  • Having an accredited Level 1 Sports Trainer or a higher equivalent available at all senior games is crucial for providing expert sports injury management and first aid. These professionals are trained to assess, treat, and manage sports-related injuries effectively, ensuring that players receive high-quality care. Their presence helps to address injuries promptly and supports the overall safety and performance of players during games. 

    RESOURCES

    Read more about becoming a Sports Trainer here.

    IMPORTANT - Sports Trainers play a valuable role in clubs. We encourage clubs to support their current trainers and consider accrediting others within the club to support succession planning.

  • Section 3.2 Player Health & Wellbeing: Above Standard Practice

    Section 3.2 Player Health & Wellbeing: Above Standard Practice

    This section includes questions about policies, procedures, or practices that go beyond the basic safety requirements. While these are beneficial for enhancing sports medical safety, answering "NO" to any of these does not prevent you from receiving the Safety TICK.
  • Fantastic! Having a Concussion Management Officer is important for overseeing and implementing concussion protocols within the club, seperate to the medical team who manages the concussed player. This role is normally fulfilled by a committee member, or someone seperate to the club medical team. This ensures that concussion policies are followed, players are properly assessed and managed, and return-to-play guidelines are adhered to. The officer’s presence helps maintain a high standard of player safety and supports effective concussion management practices.

  • Having a Concussion Management Officer is important for overseeing and implementing concussion protocols within the club, seperate to the medical team who manages the concussed player. This role is normally fulfilled by a committee member, or someone seperate to the club medical team. This role ensures that concussion policies are followed, players are properly assessed and managed, and return-to-play guidelines are adhered to. The officer’s presence helps maintain a high standard of player safety and supports effective concussion management practices.

    The resources below provide a guide as to how this could be implemented at your club.

    RESOURCES

    • Concussion information for parents and teachers
    • Watch this video from the AIS about the role of a Concussion Officer.
  • Great! Using a game day checklist prior to training and the commencement of play  is important for ensuring that all necessary preparations and safety measures are in place. This checklist typically covers equipment, medical supplies, emergency procedures, and personnel requirements, helping to prevent oversights and ensure smooth operation. It contributes to a well-organised and safe environment for players, volunteers and staff.

  • Using a game day checklist prior to training and the commencement of play is important for ensuring that all necessary preparations and safety measures are in place. This checklist typically covers equipment, medical supplies, emergency procedures, and personnel requirements, helping to prevent oversights and ensure smooth operation. It contributes to a well-organised and safe environment for players, volunteers and staff. 

    Your NSO/SSO should have links and documents for game day checklists you can implement at your club. They may also be part of your clubs PlayHQ account.  If not, we recommend contacting your regulating sporting body for these documents. Add them to your webpage and let the relevant personnel know that they have been updated and are readily available!

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  • Awesome! Having a trained First Aider with an upgraded SASMA Sideline Help certification available at all junior games is important for providing sport specific and up-to-date medical support. This certification ensures that the First Aider has sports specific knowledge and skills tailored to managing injuries and emergencies on the sidelines. It contributes to enhanced safety and effective injury management for young athletes during games. 

  • Having a trained First Aider with an upgraded SASMA Sideline Help certification available at all junior games is important for providing sport specific and up-to-date medical support. This certification ensures that the First Aider has sports specific knowledge and skills tailored to managing injuries and emergencies on the sidelines. It contributes to enhanced safety and effective injury management for young athletes during games. 

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    Learn more about SASMA's Sideline Help Course here.

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  • Great! Encouraging members to undertake annual education in injury prevention or management, such as courses in sports taping, concussion management, sideline help, sports trainer 1 or 2 courses, nutrition, mental health first aid, etc. is vital for maintaining high standards of safety and care.

    Promoting these courses within the club helps ensure that players, coaches, parents, volunteers and staff stay updated on best practices and emerging techniques. This commitment to ongoing education supports effective injury management and enhances overall player safety. 

    Check out all of SASMA's Education Programs on our website. Contact us to book your next session for your club!

  • Encouraging members to undertake annual education in injury prevention or management, such as courses in sports taping, concussion management, sideline help, sports trainer 1 or 2 courses, nutrition, mental health first aid, etc. is vital for maintaining high standards of safety and care.

    Promoting these courses within the club helps ensure that players, coaches, parents, volunteers and staff stay updated on best practices and emerging techniques. This commitment to ongoing education supports effective injury management and enhances overall player safety. 

    RESOURCES

    Check out all of SASMA's Education Programs on our website. Contact us to book your next session for your club!

  • Section 3.3 Player Health & Wellbeing: High Standard of Sports Medical Safety

    Section 3.3 Player Health & Wellbeing: High Standard of Sports Medical Safety

    This section highlights best-practice measures that contribute to a high level of medical safety in sport. While recommended, these are not mandatory for the Safety TICK, and answering "NO" will not exclude you.
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  • Good work! Keeping injury statistics is a great process to undertake for identifying patterns and trends that can inform prevention measures. Analysing this data helps the club and coaches understand common injuries, their causes, and other areas of consideration (eg. training load, equipment, playing surface, weather, etc).

    This proactive approach allows for the implementation of targeted strategies to reduce injury risk and enhance overall safety.

  • Keeping injury statistics is a great process to undertake for identifying patterns and trends that can inform prevention measures. Analysing this data helps the club and coaches understand common injuries, their causes, and other areas of consideration (eg. training load, equipment, playing surface, weather, etc).

    This proactive approach allows for the implementation of targeted strategies to reduce injury risk and enhance overall safety.

    SASMA has developed a guide to help track injury statistics. Feel free to download the document below and start a conversation with your head trainer and coaches as to how you might implement this into your club.

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    Keeping Injury Statistics - Support Material

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  • Great! Offering annual education on injury management or prevention for members, coaches, trainers, or volunteers, either by covering course costs or hosting sessions at the club, is an excellent practice. It ensures that key personnel feel valued, are up to date with the latest techniques and knowledge, which enhances the overall safety and effectiveness of injury management. This commitment to education not only improves safety but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and professionalism within the organisation, contributing to a positive and proactive environment.

    SASMA offers education courses throughout the year. Click Here to see our upcoming courses or email us at admin@sasma.com.au to book a course at your club.

  • Offering annual education on injury management or prevention for members, coaches, trainers, or volunteers, either by covering course costs or hosting sessions at the club, is an excellent practice. It ensures that key personnel are valued, are up to date with the latest techniques and knowledge, which enhances the overall safety and effectiveness of injury management. This commitment to education not only improves safety but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and professionalism within the organisation, contributing to a positive and proactive environment.

    RESOURCE

    SASMA offers education courses throughout the year. Click Here to see our upcoming courses or email us at admin@sasma.com.au to book a course at your club.

  • Fantastic! Having an accredited Level 2 Sports Trainer or a higher equivalent available at senior games is best practice for providing advanced sports injury management and medical support. This level of certification ensures that the trainer has extensive knowledge and skills in assessing, treating, and managing sports-related injuries. Their expertise helps provide a high level of player safety, supporting effective and efficient handling of injuries during games.

    Click Here to see our upcoming courses.

  • Having an accredited Level 2 Sports Trainer or a higher equivalent available at senior games is best practice for providing advanced sports injury management and medical support. This level of certification ensures that the trainer has extensive knowledge and skills in assessing, treating, and managing sports-related injuries. Their expertise helps provide a high level of player safety, supporting effective and efficient handling of injuries during games.

    RESOURCE

    If you would like to upskill and support any of your current Level 1 Sports Trainers to a Level 2 Click Here to see our upcoming courses.

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