Netball

Risk Assessment Record

Risk Assessment Title: SU Netball Club

Date Produced: 07/06/2022

Review Date:  06/06/2023

Overview/Description of Activity: 

University of Bath Netball Club activity

Duration/Frequency of Activity: Daily 

Location of Activity: Sports Training Village, Founders Hall and Outdoor track

Generic or Specific Assessment: Specific

SECTION 2: Socials

5

Authorisation from the SU 

Chair, social secs

• All Socials are still required to go through the Event Planner for approval from an SU staff member

2

2

Low

SECTION 3: Travel

8

Public Transport

All staff, committee members and players

• Journey to be planned in advance to make all participants aware.

3

3

Low

SECTION 4: First aid procedures

9

First aid 

All staff, committee members and players

• First aid protocol and guidance should be considered from St Johns ambulance https://www.sja.org.uk/get-advice/first-aid-advice/covid-19-advice-for-first-aiders/

3

3

Low

      SECTION 5: Injury prevention

10

Strains/sprains

Players 

• Players to wear supportive footwear and ankle braces if required
• First aid required if necessary https://www.thesubath.com/pageassets/resources/sport/First-Aid-STV-poster.pdf

3

2

Low

11

Pulled Muscles

Players

• Players must take part in a warm-up prior to any form of play initiated by either coach or captain of the team/s playing
• Following play all must take part in a cool down

3

2

Low

12

Slippery floors

Players

• Appropriate footwear to be worn – indoor court shoes only, and if the court is deemed to be too slippery to play safely the captain or coach of team/s on court should ask at reception for the court to be swept
• Please refer to the guidelines set by the University Sports Department. https://www.thesubath.com/pageassets/resources/sport/Facility-Rules-Regulations-2019-20-Clubs-Groups-and-Organisations.pdf

3

3

Low

•  Prior to play captains and coaches to decide the condition of court and to take appropriate measures

13

Head Injuries

Players

• If head injuries occur, they will be reported immediately, and the correct procedures shall be followed

4

1

Low

14

Dehydration

Players

• Coaches/Captains will ensure all players have water bottles prior to play and that they keep always hydrated

1

4

Low

• No water bottles may be shared. Each player should have own water bottle, clearly marked with their name

15

Dangerous play

Players

• Players will play to the rules and not act in a dangerous manner that could result in another player getting hurt. Prior to play the umpires will check nail length of all players

2

3

Low

16

Jewellery 

Players

• Players will remove jewellery to avoid injuries related to them, if unable to be removed the jewellery will be taped – although this is to the discretion of the umpire

1

3

Low

17

Court Suitability

Players

• Prior to home and away games captains and coaches will evaluate the condition of the court and ensure it is safe to play

3

2

Low

• Particular attention is to be paid should any away games be played on outdoor courts.

18

U18 Players

Players

• If a player is below 18 years of age, they are to notify their captain and coach to ensure all guidelines are followed

1

4

Low

19

Road Accidents

All staff, committee members and players

• It is insisted that the mode of transport used has seatbelts and if possible, a fire extinguisher. Club members should not distract the driver. The driver must not have consumed alcohol prior to driving. Drivers should not exceed the seating limit. For journeys more than 2 hours in duration, the Club should use more than one driver.

5

1

Low

20

Excessive Alcohol

All staff, committee members and players

• Members will act responsibly and not force others to drink - acting in a good manner that reflects the values of the university

2

3

Low

21

People participating who are not medically fit

All staff, committee members and players

• Ensure participants are medically fit to participate, enquire in sensitive and confidential manner

3

3

9

       SECTION 6: Facilities

22

Facility usage 

All staff, committee members and players

• Netball club has access to the STV, the Founders Hall and the outdoor track

2

2

Low

23

Changing rooms in STV

All staff, committee members and players

• The changing rooms are in use

2

3

Low

24

Access to STV and training areas

All staff, committee members and players

• All members to follow STV rules
• Please refer to the guidelines set by the University Sports Department. https://www.thesubath.com/pageassets/resources/sport/Facility-Rules-Regulations-2019-20-Clubs-Groups-and-Organisations.pdf

2

2

Low

• See STV risk assessment for more information on visiting 

25

Fire Evacuation Procedures

Everyone Present

• Fire evacuation procedures in place on site, participants to follow the instruction of facility staff members. 

4

1

4

SECTION 7: Equipment

26

Sharing Equipment

All staff, committee members and players

• The sharing of equipment is allowed, we will continue to regularly clean and disinfect equipment

2

2

Low

27

Manual Handling

All staff, committee members and players

• Load to be broken up into smaller loads suitable for an individual to carry if possible (eg where it is a box full of items)
• Lifting aids (eg trolley) to be used where possible to allow load to be moved by 1 person
• Staff to discuss further if more action needed

3

3

Low

SECTION 9: Financial Risk

28

Event/Activity costs

SU, chair and treasurer 

• Each activity to go through the SU’s Event Planner process
• Treasurer and SU Staff to check contracts and agree to the terms and conditions
• Treasurer to obtain authorisation from the SU before invoice payments are made

2

2

Low

Assessor signature: 

Emma Payne

Print name:

EMMA PAYNE

Date:

07/06/2022