NZAFF PLAYER SAFETY
Player Safety has to be a primary focus for clubs, coaches and competition organisers.
We all have a part to play.
If we are proactive regarding Player Safety we will be demonstrating to our communities that we are responsible and are doing the best we can for our participants.
If we are not seen to be proactive in this area the damage an incident could cause may have consequences not only on the individual(s) concerned but also on the future of the sport in NZ.
In response to local and international Player Safety issues and in the best interests of the participants in our sport NZAFF has prepared the following documents.
We encourage you to read the Player Safety Tool Kit and the other documents applicable to your role and, where appropriate, take action.
The Overview.
Draft Player Safety Tool Kit
This document provides the background information on player safety. If you have any feedback on this document please contact Russell (gm@nzaff.co.nz)
The specific responsibilities of clubs and coaches.
Club Role & Responsibilities
Coaches Role and Responsibilities.
Specific information on concussion.
This information is also on the NZAFF app for quick reference.
NZAFF Concussion Protocols – an overview. If you have any feedback on this document please contact Russell (gm@nzaff.co.nz). NZAFF Concussion Protocols Summary – one page, quick reference summary.
NZAFF Concussion Symptoms – a quick reference in the event of an injury or a suspected event.
Courses
Coach Qualifications (CDP link). – The list of qualified coaches for contact and Flag are attached for reference.
Officials Qualifications (ODP link).
Concussion Course. We would encourage everyone, parents included, to take the on-line, free, concussion course. This is offered by the USA Center for Disease Control. The information on how to access the course can be found here.
Coaches Lists
Following is a list of Coaches with qualifications in tackle Football (CDP) then a list of coaches with qualifications in Flag Football (FCDP).
Further Information
Updated codes of conduct that include specific reference to Player Safety.
Coach Code of Ethics including Player Safety.
Player Code of conduct including Player Safety.
Club Team Manager Code of Conduct including Player Safety.
Other information that may be of use to clubs and coaches.
Risk Identification and Mitigation template for training and game day.
Check list for event organisers
Player Safety injury reporting forms. An example form can be found here. Clubs who want to use this form will need to contact the office before using it so that it can be adapted.
Youth Helmet Fitting Guide.
Youth Pads Fitting Guide
If you have any feedback on this information please contact Russell (gm@nzaff.co.nz)
Updated codes of conduct that include specific reference to Player Safety.
Coach Code of Ethics including Player Safety.
Player Code of conduct including Player Safety.
Club Team Manager Code of Conduct including Player Safety.
Other information that may be of use to clubs and coaches.
Risk Identification and Mitigation template for training and game day.
Check list for event organisers
Player Safety injury reporting forms. An example form can be found here. Clubs who want to use this form will need to contact the office before using it so that it can be adapted.
Youth Helmet Fitting Guide.
Youth Pads Fitting Guide
If you have any feedback on this information please contact Russell (gm@nzaff.co.nz)