Health & Safety
The health and safety of our players is of the utmost importance to the Colonial Soccer Club. Raising awareness of the prevention and proper treatment of sports injuries is the start to creating a safer environment for our children.
The Board encourages all parents, legal guardians, players and coaches to read the information in the following sections to educate themselves and better understand issues on:
It is important for athletes, parents, legal guardians and coaches to openly and frequently communicate health issues with each other. In many cases, there will be a need to obtain treatment from a licensed medical professional to resolve injuries before returning to sports related activities.
Also, the Club has put together a number of Emergency Action Plans related to different conditions as well as specific plans for medical emergencies at the different fields and locations the Club utilizes. Please review them to be familiar with them prior to the season.
The Board is providing this health & safety information to our club members in the interest of improving player safety. The material is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on our site.
IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.