Safety Guidelines for Secondary Interschool Athletics in Alberta

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Transportation by Motor Vehicle (cont.)
o Licensing of Driver
- Ensure drivers are appropriately licensed for the vehicle(s) and
number of passengers involved.
- See sample Volunteer Driver Authorization Policy Form
(Appendix F).
o Condition of Vehicle:
- Ensure the vehicle has been checked for appropriate operating
condition, e.g., lights, tires, brakes, and fluids.
- Ensure proper storage of gear within vehicle.
o Procedures during Travel
- If a number of vehicles are being used, make sure each driver has
a road or sketch map and time schedule of the intended
rendezvous point(s).
- Ensure that participants are properly seated in the vehicle and
seat belts are used when available. Ensure all rules as set out in
current provincial legislation are adhered to.
- Establish and maintain safety procedures for all vehicles,
including safety education, loading and unloading, seating
supervision and emergency procedures.
- Establish and maintain procedures for student athletes using their
own vehicles to attend physical education or interscholastic
activities, and parents driving student athletes to various
activities.
o Winter Travel
- For winter use, be confident that the vehicle will start in cold
weather or establish a backup plan.
- Check for winter driving conditions and check that proposed
winter travel routes are plowed on a regular basis or that you can
have them cleared for your purposes.
o Parking
- Park well out of the way of through traffic and back into parking
spots. This reduces the likelihood of becoming trapped or stuck
due to snow or muddy conditions.
Equipment/Facilities for Off-site Activities
• Teacher/coach should ensure that commercial or other facilities that are used
conform to safety standards and are free from hazards.
• Teacher/coach should know the location of the AED, if available.
• Concerns about potentially dangerous situations should be reported to
appropriate authorities.
• When activities are offered off-site, an appropriate portable first aid kit must be
readily accessible.
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