Safety Director

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2. Course Credit Has everyone signed the roster? Please use your legal name, home address and phone and birth date Safety Director

3. Learning Objectives Understand the role and responsibilities of the Regional Safety Director. Review the resources available to help a Safety Director be successful. Cover the key components of Regional Safety and Risk Management. Safety Director 2011 Safety Director 3

4. But First… The MISSION of AYSO is “To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on our philosophies.” Do you know what they are? Safety Director

5. Everyone Plays® • Balanced Teams • Open Registration • Positive Coaching • Good Sportsmanship • Player Development AYSO prides itself on striving to create a SAFE, fair, fun and positive environment in which all children and their families can enjoy the game of soccer. Safety Director

6. AYSO Volunteers are Required To: • Complete and submit a Volunteer Application EVERY YEAR. • Be authorized to perform their jobs by their Region (or Area, Section or other AYSO authority). • Act within their job descriptions and the AYSO policies, procedures and guidelines. • Complete AYSO’s Safe Haven® and be properly trained to do their jobs. Safety Director

7. Group ActivityDivide into three groups • In your groups select: • One person to write down answers • One person to be the group’s spokesperson. • All groups will have five minutes to brainstorm answers to their assigned question. • As we review the questions, each group will then have the opportunity to share their answers with the class. Safety Director

8. Group 1 Why does the Region need a Safety Director? Safety Director

9. Group 2 What are the duties and responsibilities of the Safety Director? Safety Director

10. Group 3 What are the reasons that the Safety Director would communicate with these Regional Board Positions? • Regional Commissioner (RC) • Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA) • Treasurer • Registrar • Referees and Coaches • Equipment and Field Coordinator Safety Director

11. Responsibilities • Act as the Regional focal point for AYSO insurance informationand liability concerns. • Implement a Regional Safety Plan which includes: • First aid • Field and equipment inspections • Injury prevention • Procedures for environmental hazards

12. Responsibilities • Ensure the Region complies with AYSO Incident Reporting and Emergency Treatment Authorization. • Be familiar with the SAI claim process and Incident Report forms. • Ensure the availability of Soccer Accident Insurance brochures and claim forms. www.ayso.org/resources Safety Director

13. The Safety Director is the Region focal point for Risk Management and Safety Awareness Weather Advisor Insurance Agent First Aid Safety Inspector Safety Director

14. Resources AYSO provides all sorts of resources to Safety Directors: AYSO Reference Book Safety Director Manual www.ayso.org Job Description Safety Director

15. How many of you have received the manual? How about a Reference Book? Safety Director

16. The Safety Director Manual contains everything you need to know to do your job. The AYSO Reference Book contains AYSO policies, guidelines and best practices. *Need a manual? Contact the Supply Center on line. For questions: 1-800-872-2976 Safety Director

17. Where can you find your Job Description? • www.ayso.org • Safety Director Manual • AYSO Reference Book Safety Director

18. AYSO Incident Report • AYSO Incident Reports are designed to capture all the pertinent facts and contact information whenever there is an incident. • The Safety Director should ensure that Regional Board Members are prepared to assist Region volunteers with completion of the AYSO Incident Reports. • An Incident Report is required for all injuries including possible concussions.

19. Quiz TimeTrue or False? The AYSO Incident Report is only required in the event of an injury. False Safety Director

20. AYSO Incident Report An Incident Report is required whenever there is a serious incident involving AYSO participants, activities, facilities, or property including: • Injuries • Illness requiring Medical Treatment • Threats • Fighting • Acts of Violence • Property Damage • Hospitalizations • Calls to Law Enforcement • Participant Arrests • Lawsuits Safety Director

21. AYSO Incident Report • Download Incident Report Form from www.ayso.org. • Notify the National Office immediately of any incident involving theft, fraud, property damage, law enforcement or lawsuits. • Send a copy of all AYSO Incident Reports to: insuranceclaims@ayso.org. Safety Director

22. First Aid Kits • A basic First Aid kit should be available to every team during practices and games. Kits can be provided: • to each coach at the start of the season • in a standard location at all soccer fields used for practices and games • Kits should be inspected and re-stocked frequently See the Safety Director Manual for suggested contents

23. First Aid • The Safety Director and Safe Haven® Manuals provide brief descriptions of emergency medical conditions. • Intended to help coaches, volunteers and parents recognize conditions that require immediate medical assistance. • Common injury descriptions are also included. • Help prevent more serious injury or complications. • Not intended to be a treatment guide or first-aid training. Safety Director

24. Emergency Treatment Authorization Coaches MUST have a signed copy of the Player Registration Formsor acceptable Emergency Authorization forms with them at all times during practices and games in the event of medical emergency. Player Registration Form Emergency AuthorizationSection Safety Director

25. Participation Release Form Should be given to parent/guardian of any player suffering an illness or injury requiring the care of a doctor or trip to the ER. Must be completed by parent/guardian before player returns to play. The Participation Release Form asks parents to confirm the player is cleared to play and that a medical release has been obtained in States that mandate it for possible concussions. All forms should be given to Safety Director for storage with Region files.

26. Concussions • Occur when a blow to the head or body causes the rapid movement of the brain inside the skull. • Result of fall, head-to-head collision, striking the goalpost /ball or even a mild bump/blow. • Can occur without loss of consciousness. • Are a serious brain injury that can cause death. * See Concussions link in the Region Toolkit

27. Concussions See the Region Toolkit for AYSO/CDC concussion materials Safety Director

28. Concussions • AYSO/CDC Information Sheets • Should be signed by players and parents, kept with Player Registration • Forms and are now included in the eAYSO Player Registration process. Safety Director

29. Concussions • AYSO/CDC Coach Action Plan • Should be given to all coaches and details steps to take in the • event of a possible • concussion. Safety Director

30. Concussions • When a Player is removed from play for a possible concussion: • Coaches are instructed to give the parents the Concussion Information Sheet, a Participation Release Form, SAI Brochure and complete an Incident Report. Safety Director

31. Concussions Safety Director must submit copies of signed Registration Form, Participation Release, Medical clearance, Incident Report and any SAI Claim forms to the insurance@ayso.org Safety Director

32. Quiz Time True or False AYSO’s insurance plans include all of the following: • General Liability • Soccer Accident Insurance • Crime Insurance Plan True ! Safety Director

33. General Liability Who/What is covered? • The Region, AYSO, and properly registered volunteers for legal damages from: • Participant and spectator injury. • Activities necessary to the conduct of games or practices. • Sponsored functions: meetings, banquets, fundraisers. • Golf cart accidents when driven by a licensed adult, not cart replacement. Reminder: Never let children play with golf carts. Safety Director

34. General Liability What is not covered? • The sale or detonation of fireworks. • Amusement devices – specifically bounce houses, climbing walls and other carnival-type rides. • Player vs. Player lawsuits Safety Director’s Manual pg. 12

35. What About Opening Day Events and Fundraisers? Contact the Risk Management department at the AYSO National Office for clarification 1-800-872-2976 ext. 7961 Holly Veach The providers of amusements and fireworks displays/stands must provide proof of their own Liability Insurance to Regions and AYSO. Regions can also purchase special event coverage.

36. Certificates of Insurance Proof of Insurance • Agreements to use fields or facilities often require that a Region provide proof of insurance coverage. • Safety Directors should work with other Regional Board Members to obtain all necessary Certificates of Insurance. • The process is easy and done completely online. Safety Director

37. eCertsOnline www.ayso.org/regionboard/safetydirector/formsanddocuments.insurance Sample Certificate

38. SAI does not cover adults playing in a game of soccer – not even registered volunteers. Adults should not be allowed to “scrimmage” with or against children, or each other, for injury prevention reasons. Quiz Time d! Multiple Choice Which item is not covered by AYSO’s Soccer Accident Insurance (SAI): • Currently registered participants (coaches, referees, players, staff members). • Accidental bodily injury while participating in team practices, games, or tournaments. • Group/Team travel directly to and from AYSO sponsored events. • Coaches, Referees and parents in a scrimmage. Safety Director

39. Important Did you know… All players and volunteers must be properly registered in eAYSO in order for SAI claims to be processed. AYSO and the Region may become liable for any claims made by a non-registered player or volunteer. Under NO circumstancesshould non-registered players or volunteers be allowed to participate in the program (either practice or play) because they are not covered by the SAI plan. Doing so would create an unacceptable exposure to liability lawsuits. (SAI = Soccer Accident Insurance) Safety Director

40. Soccer Accident Insurance (SAI) • Full Excess Policy Claims must be submitted to any other applicable health care coverage prior to submitting a claim to SAI. • Usual and Customary Claims for medical treatment and services will be considered for payment as long as they do not exceed those generally charged for similar medical care in the area. Safety Director

41. SAI Claims • The Regional Safety Director is responsible for ensuring that any injured participant or their parent/guardian: • receives the SAI Brochure • retrieves the Claim Form from ayso.org. • DO NOT promise that AYSO’s policy will cover ALL out-of-pocket expenses. Safety Director Safety Director

42. SAI Claims • The injured party, or their parent/guardian, (claimant) is responsible for completing the form and should submit it to the SAI carrier within 90 dayseven if their insurance has not finished paying. • Claims have a $200 deductible and benefit payments are limited to $50,000. • The Safety Director is responsible for keeping a Region copy of all submitted claims. Safety Director Safety Director

43. SAI Brochures Available from the Supply Center 1-800-872-2976 and www.ayso.org. Should be distributed to all families annually at registration and to coaches at coach meetings.*

44. SAI Claim Forms Available from www.ayso.org. Injured participant or parents/guardians should be directed to the website to obtain SAI claim forms.

45. Attach the AYSO Incident Report for the injury The Safety Director must complete Part B Safety Director The RC and Safety Director must sign claim form and return to parent

46. Claimant completes Part A and mails form to Administrative Concepts, Inc. AFTER Region approval. The Safety Director must keep a Region copy of the completed form. Safety Director

47. Other Insurance Crime Insurance • AYSO’s plan provides protection against financial loss from theft or forgery by an official or volunteer. • Requires full Region compliance with NAP. • Plan has a $5,000 deductible and a policy limit of $50,000. • For questions or claims, contact the AYSO National Office Risk Management/Insurance Department 1-800-872-2976. Safety Director

48. Other Insurance • Regional Equipment Insurance • Regions may purchase coverage for loss or damage to Regional equipment due to fire, vandalism or other specified causes from Willis Insurance Services, Inc. • Voluntary program. • Costs average $250 per year. • See www.ayso.org for plan application and details. Safety Director

49. Automotive Liability • AYSO DOES NOT provide automotive liability or property damage coverage for transporting children to official games or practices. • Most states require that the vehicle owner/operator carry liability insurance. • AYSO recommends taking the additional liability coverage offered by the rental car agency when renting a vehicle for transporting teams. Safety Director

50. Did You Know… • The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov) reports that 15 passenger vans are at greater risk for rollover accidents and injury than other vehicles. • AYSO DOES NOT recommend renting these vehicles for transporting AYSO players. Safety Director