Taking part in sport and that participating in any sporting activity carries an element of risk. As the deliverer of a footballing activity to young people, you have a responsibility for their safety and welfare. You must consider the risks and hazards associated with taking part in sport.
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Inappropriate warm up or cool down
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Technique or skill level
Skill development or skills training is a very important component of a training regime and is necessary for safety in sport. If you do not develop the specific skills needed for your sport, you are likely to become injured.
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Behaviour of other participants
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Physical fitness
If you are not physically fit, you may become tired and injuries may result. |
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Alcohol |
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Food and Chewing Gum |
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Equipment |
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In appropriate clothing or footwear |
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Lack of protective clothing or equipment |
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Unfit playing surface |
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Faulty or damaged equipment |
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Environment |
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Cold and hot weather |
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Rain (flooding, muddy pitch)
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Playing surface |
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Lighting |
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Legal |
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The facilities are fully insured |
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Telephone for emergency calls |
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First Aider available |
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Proceedures for toilet supervision |
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Emergency proceedures |
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