American Football Codes of Practice The club and its members are affiliated to the British American Football Association and members are expected to follow its guidelines: http://www.britishamericanfootball.org/downloads.aspx All players are taught the most up to date playing techniques, which involves keeping the head out of contact to reduce head injuries such as concussions. LSAFC teaches “Head‐up” football to avoid axial loading of the cervical spine, to avoid neck injuries LSAFC ensures that the playing equipment owned by the club is maintained to a high standard, and every player knows how to wear the protective equipment correctly Paramedics/ ambulances present at ever game Onus is on players to tell their coaches / co‐ordinators if they are injured Each coach is working with a small group of (Aprox 10) players so they can keep better track of players injuries Playing equipment is stored in the safest possible way, given the space currently available to the club. Onus is on players to let the Equipment Manager (Matt Barnard) Know if Equipment is Unsuitable Separate area for American football equipment so it is kept separate from other club’s equipment, nothing is stored above head height Players are told how to lift and carry equipment correctly, large groups of players (aprox 20) asked to help carry equipment, so that no one player is over burdened Please follow below link to view your clubs Risk Assessment http://loughboroughsport.com/athletic-union/files/2013/09/american-football-LSAFC-1.pdf
ACCIDENT REPORTING When an accident occurs, which the appointed team first aider is unable to deal with then the following procedure MUST be followed. Phone Security 0800 526966 Provide a description of injury & location of accident The club is required to complete the LSU accident report form for all accidents occurring in all club related activities. http://loughboroughsport.com/athleticunion/files/2013/09/ACCIDENT‐form‐2‐
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