Authorised by: Weston Bears FC Committee

Applies to: All Weston FC Senior Players

Date effective: December 2024

Next review date: December 2027

Version No:  v.1.0

 

1.1 Subject

Senior Player Injury Protocol

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1.2 Purpose

The Weston Bears Football Club is invested in the health and wellbeing of all members.

 

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1.3 Protocol

1. When absent for two or more consecutive training sessions due to injury any player is required to provide a physio report including injury details and a plan to integrate back into normal training and games.
    

2. When missing the last training session before a game any player is not expected to play unless special circumstances occur, decided by the head coach.
    

3. When injured, any player is required to attend the Tuesday training session and the weekend game as a minimum.
    

4. When sick, any player is advised to remain at home and to not attend training and / or games, due to the risk of spreading infection to other players.
    

5. Any players suffering from concussion are required to be seen and cleared by a medical practitioner before participating in future training sessions and / or games. Please provide a copy of the medical clearance to the head coach before your first session back. 6. If you are required to take any medication during training and / or games it is advised to make the physio and coaches aware so we can plan accordingly