Safety

With any involvement in physical activities an encounter with potential serious injury is a possibility. Time becomes of critical importance with a severe injury and whether an injured player will recover completely and properly depends not only on the nature of the injury but the emergency care and treatment the player receives. The EAP is a standardized response designed to deal with any emergency in an organized and efficient manner.

Team hockey safety people and rink personnel should be prepared for any emergency situation and it is recommended that these people receive as much First Aid training as possible. Teams should have a qualified trainer or someone on the bench qualified in First Aid procedures. It is recommended that medically trained personnel be available to assist in the proper care of an injured player especially in the older age groups where injuries may be more common and more serious.

Click here for emergency action plan form

Click here for Medical Information Sheet

Click here for Hockey Canada Injury Report