Injury Prevention and Concussion Policy

Policy No. PO-1-06-19
Effective Date: 06-16-2019
Last Revised: N/A
Policy Owner: Board of Directors of Golf Newfoundland Labrador

1. Reason for Policy

Golf Newfoundland Labrador recognizes that safety is a best practice. We endeavour to provide a safe and secure environment for all participants and spectators at our events.

2. Policy Statement

To ensure that injury prevention, reduction and management are adhered to at all Golf NL events and functions, the Association adopts the Play Safe: Physical Literacy and Injury Prevention Guide for Leaders as developed by Sport For Life and adopt the Canadian Guidelines on Concussion in Sport developed by Health Canada. 

3. Scope

This policy applies to all Golf NL sanctioned events, training camps, clinics, events, functions and other activities and includes all coaches, athletes, officials, volunteers and members of the Golf Newfoundland Labrador.

4. Procedures

Golf Newfoundland Labrador shall maintain and administer internal policies and procedures to ensure the safe return to play and participation for all individuals. 

5. Forms/ Links

You can download the Play Safe: Physical Literacy and Injury Prevention Guide for Leaders and the

Canadian Guidelines for Concussion in Sport in the following links. For more information specific to Association protocols and procedures please contact: golf@sportnl.ca

TitleLink
Play Safe: Physical Literacy and Injury Prevention Guide for Leaderswww.sportforlife.ca/safesport 
Canadian Guidelines for Concussion in Sportwww.parachutecanada.ca/conbcussions 

6. Policy History

Revision DateAuthorDescription
06-16-2019Board of Directors of Golf Newfoundland LabradorAdopted