MFPA Player Zone Magazine #2
MFPA Player Zone Release No. 2
MFPA Player Zone Release No. 2
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<strong>Player</strong> <strong>Zone</strong> | Summer 2017<br />
FIRST AID COURSE<br />
While First Aid can prove vital in everyday life, it is fair to say<br />
that it is invaluable in a football scenario. The extreme physical<br />
exertion, regular on-pitch collisions and prolonged physiological<br />
stress are part and parcel of the job. This essentially means that the<br />
risk of injury is a lot higher for a football player.<br />
For the past 2 years <strong>MFPA</strong> has taken it upon itself to finance multiple First<br />
Aid courses for any player interested in attending. It has done so because it<br />
believes that the more First Aid techniques people know, the more effective<br />
protection of players is. Having a teammate, a coach, a referee know basic<br />
first aid techniques, could add another layer of protection to our players.<br />
For the past weeks, a number<br />
of member players have<br />
been attending a First Aid<br />
course covering topics such as:<br />
assessing a casualty, wounds and<br />
circulation, bone and joint injuries,<br />
and effects of heat and cold.<br />
<strong>MFPA</strong> will continue to do all in<br />
its power to ensure the physical<br />
safety of players’ health and<br />
fitness, whilst encouraging the<br />
attendance of players to any<br />
future First Aid courses offered.<br />
DID YOU KNOW?<br />
That if injured while giving service to his club or<br />
national team, a player has the right to be paid<br />
for a minimum period of 6 months by the club.<br />
6 months is the absolute minimum imposed<br />
and players may negotiate a higher period in<br />
their contract. A lower period is not allowed.<br />
YOUR<br />
ASSOCIATION<br />
<strong>MFPA</strong> is a <strong>Player</strong>s’ Association founded with the intention of giving<br />
football players in Malta a stronger voice. It is not a prescriptive<br />
Association far from the reality of its members, but an Association<br />
by the players for the players. Because of this, <strong>MFPA</strong> wants to hear<br />
from the very members it represents.<br />
We want you to tell us what you believe our priorities should be and<br />
what you think we should be spending our energy and resources on.<br />
Any feedback or constructive criticism is welcome. Kindly send us an<br />
email on: info@maltafpa.com<br />
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