Emergency Action Plan
Sports TC (Turf Central)
Emergency Action Plan
Team: ________________Season: ________________Date reviewed: ________________
Venue Information
| Facility | Sports TC (Turf Central) |
| Address (for 911) | 9203 35 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5Z5 |
| GPS | 53.4735, -113.484 |
Emergency Contacts
| Emergency | 911 |
| Health Link (nurse advice, 24/7) | 811 |
| Nearest hospital | Grey Nuns Community Hospital — 1100 Youville Dr W, Edmonton (~10 min) |
| Children's hospital | Stollery Children's Hospital — 8440 112 St NW, Edmonton (~15 min) |
| Facility contact | ________________ |
| Team emergency contact | ________________ |
Designated Roles
Fill in before every session. Assign these roles to specific people present that day.
| Role | Name | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Charge Person | Takes control. Assesses the injured player. Directs care. | |
| Call Person | Calls 911. Stays on the line. Meets and directs ambulance. | |
| Control Person | Clears bystanders. Opens gates. Manages other players. Retrieves first aid kit / AED. |
911 Call Script
“I am calling from Sports TC (Turf Central) at 9203 35 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5Z5. We have a [age]-year-old [male/female] who is [describe condition]. We need an ambulance. The best access is Parking lot off 35 Ave NW — pull up to front entrance. I will stay on the line.”
Equipment
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| First aid kit | |
| AED | Front entrance area |
| Ice / cold packs | |
| Cell phone |
Ambulance Access
| Entry point | Parking lot off 35 Ave NW — pull up to front entrance |
| Gate locked? | No |
| Route to field | ________________ |
Emergency Procedures
- Stop play — whistle, clear the area around the injured player
- Charge Person assesses — is the player conscious? breathing? responsive?
- If serious → Call Person dials 911 using the script above
- Do NOT move if head, neck, or spinal injury is suspected
- Begin CPR / use AED if no breathing or pulse
- Control Person opens gates, directs ambulance to exact location
- Stay with the player until EMS arrives and takes over
- Notify parents/guardians — call the emergency contact on the roster
- Complete an incident report after the situation is resolved
Concussion Protocol (Alberta law — Support Team Concussion Act, 2021)
Red flags → Call 911 immediately:
- Neck pain or tenderness
- Seizure or convulsion
- Loss of consciousness
- Repeated vomiting
- Increasing confusion or agitation
- Weakness or tingling in arms/legs
- Deteriorating condition
If ANY concussion sign or symptom is present:
- Remove from play immediately — do not allow return that day
- Do not leave the player alone
- Inform parents/guardians
- Medical clearance required before return to play (Alberta law)
- Follow the graduated return-to-sport protocol (minimum 7 days)
“If in doubt, sit them out.”
Severe Weather — Lightning Protocol
| Lightning shelter | Main facility building (fully enclosed) |
30-30 Rule:
- If the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is less than 30 seconds, clear the field immediately
- Move all players and spectators to the lightning shelter
- Wait 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning or rumble of thunder before resuming play
- Do NOT shelter under isolated trees, dugouts, or open structures
Heat & Hydration
- Mandatory water breaks every 20-30 minutes in warm weather
- Watch for signs of heat illness: dizziness, nausea, headache, confusion, cessation of sweating
- Move affected player to shade, cool with water, call 911 if confusion or loss of consciousness
- Consider cancelling or modifying sessions when Environment Canada issues heat warnings
Player Medical Information
Coach: review your roster for allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, and epi-pen carriers before every session. Keep this information accessible but private (first names only for minors).
| Player (first name) | Condition | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Review & Sign-off
Coach signature: ________________Date: ________________
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