Risk Management Plan
General:
Knights Paintball participants must each turn in a Personal Data Sheet (with emergency contact) and
have a signed participation waiver/release on file.
Knights Paintball must have two officers (may be non-traditional officers – e.g., Risk Management
Officers) CPR/AED and First Aid certified.
Knights Paintball must have all authorized officers financially trained, must turn in an OSI Update Form
each semester, and attend the Sport Club Officer Training.
Following any injuries occurring during travel, practices, or home events, one officer from Knights
Paintball will complete an RWC injury report on site and at the time of the injury (under “employee
name” note the specific club and officer position of the person completing the injury report). A followup will be conducted for every injury by an RWC staff member. All injury reports must be turned in to
the Sport Club Coordinator within 48 hours of the incident. In the event a Sport Club Supervisor is
present, they will be responsible for completing the report.
All Knights Paintball members must be current UCF students meeting the minimum requirements set
forth by the Office of Student Involvement and the Club’s constitution. Knights Paintball must also have
all eligible officers registered with OSI.
In the event of serious accident or life threatening accidents, Knights Paintball will follow the RWC
Serious Incident Protocol.
All Knights Paintball members will be registered through the American Paintball Players Association
(APPA) and the National Collegiate Paintball Association (NCPA). The field hosting the practice/event
will provide general liability coverage for all sanctioned events. Annual APPA membership is $50 per
player, which covers each player for the whole season and includes his or her ID card. A waiver must be
filled out with the NCPA and hosting field at the beginning of every event upon player check-in.
Standard NCPA safety procedures include but are not limited to, the use of unmodified facemasks,
regulated barrel covers, proper footwear, and various marker regulations.
Paintball is a non-contact sport with referees and numerous regulations designed to ensure the safety of
its participants. Upon joining Knights Paintball, players will be briefed on the various policies and
procedures involved in tournament paintball. Deliberate failure to adhere to these policies will result in
suspension or expulsion from Knights Paintball. The NCPA rulebook is publicly available therefore all
players are responsible for the reading and understanding its contents.
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Coaches must acknowledge and respect the leadership positions held by the officers and abide by all
decisions made by this group. Recommendations made by the coaches will be considered, but final
decisions will be made by the officers and/or club as they are ultimately held accountable for the results
of the choices made.
Coaches must recognize that they are not affiliated with the University, therefore do not qualify for any
type of insurance that protects them in the event of an accident or episode. Knights Paintball
acknowledges that they cannot pay coaches with SCC funds.
Coaches are selected by group vote and are chosen based upon experience with coaching and
knowledge of tournament paintball. Coaches responsibilities include but are not limited to: sideline
coaching,
Coaches are selected by the club leadership and it is important to choose a qualified individual. Choosing
someone who is unqualified to coach at your club’s competitive level is dangerous and ineffective as it
could result in a poor season, injury, undo stress, and potential psychological damage to players. Explain
the process in which you select a coach for your organization. What qualifications do they have that
make them suitable for the task?
Practices:
At least one CPR/AED and First Aid certified officer will be present at all practices.
While practicing, a first aid kit will be on scene and accessible.
At least two officers will have a fully charged cell phone at all practices. In the event 911 EMS needs to
be called from a cell phone, indicate if the injury is on UCF’s campus so it may be dispatched through the
appropriate channel (UCF Emergency Dispatch). Always note the case number on the injury report and
notify the Sport Club or Athletic Training Coordinator after calling EMS.
In the event of a cardiac or orthopedic emergency, the CPR/First Aid certified Club President (or highest
ranking officer) will immediately attend to the victim and begin lifesaving techniques within his scope of
training. At this point, another club officer will be sent to the turf fields to alert park staff of the
situation and to bring the AED to the victim. While the first responding officer is helping the victim,
another club member will call 911/EMS and remain on the phone and with the victim until EMS arrives.
Two club members will be sent to go to the road to flag down and direct EMS to the victim. The victim’s
emergency contact will be called by the Club President (or highest ranking officer) as soon as the
situation is under control. At this point the Club President will accompany the victim to the hospital if
needed. Knights Paintball will call and notify the Sport Club Coordinator or Associate Director of
Programs immediately after the emergency situation is under control.
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If practicing in the RWC, Club officers will work with RWC Building Manager to implement the RWC
Emergency Action Plan. As the EMS call is being made, the club will contact the RWC Building Manager.
The RWC Building Manager will send at least one fitness attendant or designee to the front of the
building to flag down and direct EMS to the victim. The RWC Building Manager will also make sure the
on-site AED is being taken to the victim.
If practicing on any outside park fields (Sport Club Fields, IM Grass or Turf) at a time when Park Staff is
not present, the RWC Building Manager needs to be notified of any cardiac/orthopedic emergency. As
the initial 911 call is being made, a second club officer will call the RWC 407-823-5011 and notify the
Building Manager of the situation. The Building Manager will then rush the RWC AED to the victim via
gator.
At least one “official” club officer (according to the Office of Student Involvement) will be present at all
practices and have the RWC Emergency Contact List, club emergency contact information, and injury
reports at the practice location.
document the location of nearest AED to your practice location.
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outside at challenge course (when open)
Paintball World (Off Campus):
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CAC Florida Medical Center - 235 West Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32808
Ferrell:
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RWC (First Aid Station)
Sport Club Field:
 Outside at the park/turf fields Bldg. 320 (when open)
 Outside at Lake Claire (when open)
RWC Pool: On Site
 Lap pool (lifeguard office or outside at pool-depending on time and/or event)
 Leisure pool
RWC Courts:
 RWC First Aid Station/ across from spin room
 Downstairs weight room (next to Andrea's office)
 Downstairs mac gym hallway (by new lockers)
 Upstairs mac gym hallway (by stadium seating)
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Upstairs cardio floor (next to circuit room)
Athletic Trainer room
College of Education Gym: ED 179 (Wellness & Research Center – C.O.E. Workout Center)
In the event Thorguard, the lightning detection system, sounds one long blast then all staff, participants,
and spectators will clear the outside participation area and seek a lightning safe structure. *Note, a
covered pavilion is not a lightning safe structure. All staff, participants, and spectators will remain clear
until Thorguard sounds the all clear (three short blasts). In the event Thorguard is not operational, the
club will adhere to the commands given by RWC staff members for clearing the participation area.
If practices or competitions are held off-campus and the off-campus location does not have ThorGuard,
the flash/bang system will be used. After the FLASH, count the seconds to the BANG. Every 5 seconds
equals 1 mile. Divide by 5 to give the distance in miles from you to the lightning. The 30-30 rule states
that a 30 second flash-to-bang count indicates danger and that play should be suspended for 30
minutes.
Coaches and officers will encourage members to rest or hydrate if they begin to feel exhausted or
dehydrated. Practices will have designated water breaks every 15-30 minutes depending on the sport
and activity.
Prolonged or intense exposure to hot temperatures can cause heat-related illnesses, such as heat
exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke. High humidity also increases the risk of heat illness because it
interferes with the evaporation of sweat – the body's way of cooling itself. Drinking plenty of fluids and
taking multiple water breaks throughout practice will combat heat-related illnesses.
Practices will be modified for players with conditions that make them more prone to injury or illness to
ensure their safety. This will be done on a case-by-case basis.
Each practice will have a cooler stocked with sufficient amounts of bottled water and sports drinks to
ensure that all players are hydrated.
Before each practice, players will perform a 30-minute group stretch with light cardio in an effort to
prevent injury. All markers, tanks and masks will be inspected before each practice/competition to
prevent malfunction and possible injury.
Prior to each practice/ competition the team will inspect the field for any potholes, protruding objects,
rocks, etc. that might cause in-game injuries. Anything that is deemed hazardous will be brought to the
attention of the field owner. Practice/games will not resume until the issue is resolved.
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Competition:
At least one CPR/AED and First Aid certified officer will be present at all competitions.
While competing, a first aid kit will be available to check out at Sport Club Office for travel.
All official competitions must officiated by a referee that is certified with the league or the sponsoring
national governing body.
Upon arriving at the away competition site, the Risk Management Officer will visually inspect the playing
surfaces to ensure the venue is safe for play.
General Travel:
At least one CPR/AED and First Aid certified officer will be present at all travel events.
While traveling, a first aid kit will be available for checkout from the Sport Club Coordinator.
A sport club TRF (either SCC Funded or Non SCC Funded) including information regarding which
members are traveling, where and when the club is traveling and returning, where the club is staying
and tag numbers (if using personal vehicles) will be turned into the Sport Club Coordinator two weeks
prior to travel. All traveling members MUST have a fully completed Personal Data Sheet and
participation waiver on file with the Sport Club Office prior to any travel.
The group leader for each event will travel with a travel packet which includes a Serious Incident
Protocol, RWC Emergency Contact List, this risk management plan, and the emergency contact
information for each traveling member. In the event of an emergency, one officer will be responsible
for immediate contact with RWC staff (Sport Club Coordinator, Athletic Training Coordinator, Associate
Director of Programs, Director, in that order).
Ensure that all drivers (rental and personal) are insured and licensed drivers. In the event a minor
accident occurs:
a) Report accident to rental vendor (i.e., Avis) and personal insurance company
a. It is strongly advised that Avis drivers have full coverage protection with their personal
vehicle insurance company. The driver is responsible for all damage that may occur
while driving.
b) Obtain a police report
c) Advise UCF Sport Club personnel or Recreation and Wellness Center staff
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When traveling with vehicles, drivers will not drive for more than 4 hours without taking a minimum 30
minute break. Alternate drivers should be used when available. Second drivers with Avis rentals must
be at least 25 years of age (and added at the time of vehicle pickup) or a current UCF employee. When
driving between the hours 12:00am – 3:00am, drivers will have a 30 minute break every 2 hours.
Vehicles will not be driven between the hours 3:00am—6:00am.
A safety check on all vehicles is conducted before departing on travel when using personal vehicles. If a
club chooses to travel using personal vehicles, all license plate numbers must be provided to the Sport
Club Coordinator prior to traveling. It is recommended that the group leader verify that each person
driving has insurance coverage suitable for group travel and a valid driver’s license. It is also
recommended that each personal vehicle undergo a safety inspection prior to departure. A minimum
safety check should include:
Seat/ Shoulder Belt
Windshield Wipers
Tire Tread Depth
Door Latches
Visual Belt Inspection
Headlights (low & high)
Window Operation
Turn Signals/ Hazards
Visual Hose Inspection
Fluid Levels
Taillights/ Brake Light
Parking Brake
Brake System
Floorboard Integrity
No Battery Corrosion
Horn
Mirrors
Engine Oil (service date)
Defroster/Heat/AC
Tire Inflation