Safety

Goodworth Clatford Tennis Club is committed to ensuring the Health & Safety of its members and guests.

To support this aim, we have are committed to the following duties.

• Discuss Health & Safety matters as the first agenda item of all Committee meetings.
• Appoint a competent club member to take the lead on Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Undertake regular, recorded Risk Assessments of the club premises and activities undertaken by the club.
• As far as reasonably practical, create a safe environment by putting measures in place as identified by the Risk Assessment.
• Ensure that all accidents and injuries sustained during any club activity or whilst on the club premises are reported.
• Provide access to adequate first aid facilities at the tennis club.

Sun Safety

The Committee recognises the importance of protection against the potential harmful effects of the sun.

While this is relevant to all players, it is particularly important for our junior members.

We recommend reading and following the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code, and the following simple guidance is extracted from that code:

• Clothing is the best form of defence - children  should wear long sleeved shirts, caps and sunglasses.
• We recommend the use of SPF30+ sunscreen - don't forget the hard to reach places.
• All children should bring water bottles and should be encouraged to drink regularly.
• Avoid playing in extremes of heat, for example temperatures over 30C.
• Look out for signs of heat exhaustion - fatigue, dizziness, headache, nausea or hot, red and dry skin.
• Coaches should lead by example.