HAZARDS TO CONSIDER - PLAYERS

LEVEL OF RISK

WHO IT AFFECTS

CONTROL MEASURES

Player : Coach Ratios

Low

Coach & Players

Ensure maximum ratios are not exceeded.

Ideal Ratio - 10:1

Maximum Ratio - 15:1

Inappropriate Equipment & Clothing

Low

Players

Sports trainers required.

Avoid jeans and other unsuitable clothing that could lead to discomfort or injury.

Inappropriate/Dangerous Behaviour

Low

Players & Coach

Behavioural exceptions are laid out by the coaching team at the start of sessions.

Fair play rules.

Coach:Player ratios to prevent unseen dangerous behaviour.

Entering & Exiting the Club

Low/Medium

Players

All young juniors arrive with parents/guardians, therefore are supervised.

When exiting a lesson, coaches will ensure all juniors have been picked up by parent/guardian after exiting courts and before leaving club site.

HAZARDS TO CONSIDER -  COACHES

LEVEL OF RISK

WHO IT AFFECTS

CONTROL MEASURES

Player : Coach Ratios

Low

Coach & Players

Ensure maximum ratios are not exceeded.

Ideal Ratio - 10:1

Maximum Ratio - 15:1

Session Planning Appropriate to Age & Ability of Group

Low

Coach & Players

All coaches have access to registers to pre plan sessions to ensure they have sufficient court space, equipment and knowledge of session prior to start time.

Lack of Coaching Knowledge & Experience

Low

Coach & Players

All coaches involved in delivering session are LTA qualified with DBS certificates and have experience working with juniors and adults in large numbers.

HAZARDS TO CONSIDER -  FACILITIES

LEVEL OF RISK

WHO IT AFFECTS

CONTROL MEASURES

Debris on Playing Surface

Low/Medium

Players & Coach

Groundsman performs weekly clean up of courts.

Prior to every session lead coach will check court for any potential hazards and clear them where safe and necessary.

First Aid Kit & Trained Individual

Medium

Players, Coaches, Visitors.

All coaches are emergency first aid trained.

First aid kit checked regularly to ensure it is fully stocked.

Entrances & Exits (danger of road close to entrances & exits)

Low/Medium

Players

All young juniors arrive with parents/guardians, therefore are supervised.

When exiting a lesson, coaches will ensure all juniors have been picked up by parent/guardian after exiting courts and before leaving club site.

Wet & Slippery Court Surface

Low/Medium

Players & Coach

Pre lesson checks will be conducted to ensure court surface is safe to use. Lessons will not go ahead if there a risk to safety.