Trainers & Team Safety Personnel
Role of Team Safety Personnel
Team trainers and safety personnel support participant safety, injury response, concussion recognition, emergency preparedness, documentation and communication with players, families and team staff.
Team Preparation
- Review the current Hockey Canada concussion protocol and role-specific preseason education.
- Maintain current player medical information in accordance with MDHA processes.
- Know the venue-specific Emergency Action Plan, emergency exits and AED location.
- Ensure required injury reports and supporting documents are completed and submitted.
- Direct players and families to the current concussion, injury-reporting and return-to-hockey pages.
- Ensure injury assessments, communications and documentation are completed in accordance with MDHA Injury Reporting requirements.
