Track Checklist of Procedures

1. TrackChecklist of Procedures • Emergency Procedure sheet- coaches must review. Coaches have read and understand procedures, including; concussion guidelines. Sign Date Sign Date Sign Date

2. TrackChecklist of Procedures • Review procedures on environmental hazards including: heat illness recognition and prevention, lightening, cold, etc. Review charts on lightening and cold hazards as well as review use of lightening detectors. • Explain procedures for dealing with injury and illness, including exposure to blood and / or other body fluids.

3. TrackChecklist of Procedures • Review policies on “Supportive Undergarments”, and “Sports participation with jewelry.” • Always warm – up and stretch properly. • Report all injuries to the coach and athletic trainer. • Never cross the track, runway, or throwing area without first looking both ways. • Never enter an area of a field event to practice unless you are supervised by a coach. • When running, do not cross over lanes when slowing down.

4. TrackChecklist of Procedures • Warm – up and warm – down should be done to avoid injury. • Never practice an event that you have never done without supervision of a coach. • Always be alert when running on the track and also when recovering. • Safety procedures have be reviewed by all athletes. • All athletes have the right to leave an athletic site or activity, without fear of repercussion or penalty if they feel they are in danger.

5. Long Jump – Triple Jump – High Jump • Do not attempt these events until properly warmed up and conditioned. • Always check pits and runways for any foreign objects. • Always practice techniques as taught by your event coach.

6. Pole Vault • Never practice unsupervised • Always check pit, runways, and vaulting box for foreign objects. • Always practice proper techniques as taught by your event coach. • Never use a pole which is under your weight. • Do not stand near the front of the vaulting pit unless catching a released pole. Then stand well back of the pit until the pole is released.

7. Pole Vault • Always provide proper landing facilities as specified by the National Federation Rules. When possible provide additional landing mats. • Keep the vaulting area clear of spectators.

8. Shot - Discus • Never turn your back in a throwing area. • Always be alert during practice and warm – up. • Never walk across a throwing sector if someone is in the ring preparing to throw. • Always practice proper throwing techniques at taught by your event coach. • Always be alert when near all throwing areas.