Injuries, Insurance and First Aid

MANAGING INJURIES

We hate to see any of our player get injured, but we also know that injuries do occur. All Team Managers are equipped with First Aid Kits, and they should be the first port of call. In the case of serious injury, do not hesitate to call ‘000’ to request an ambulance.

All injuries should be reported to the club - please use the Injury Reporting Form.

HOCKEY VICTORIA INJURY INSURANCE

The National Hockey Insurance Program, is an initiative between Hockey Australia, all of the State & Territory Hockey Associations (including Hockey Victoria) and Honan Sport. The National Hockey Insurance Program is designed to capitalise on the benefits of group purchasing of insurance for clubs and members. The Program covers financial members of the Doncaster Hockey Club.

Information about the insurance program, and details of how to make a claim can be found on Hockey Victoria's Insurance Information Hub.

CONCUSSION IN SPORT

Doncaster Hockey Club Concussion Management Procedure

In August 2018 the DHC Executive approved the Club Concussion Management Procedure. You can read that procedure here.

Purpose:
To provide Doncaster Hockey Club participants, team managers, coaches, trainers, and parents/guardians guidance to recognise and manage concussion incidents.

Rationale:
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is often mild but has the potential to be serious, especially if the brain is not given adequate time to heal before returning to sporting activities. Recognising symptoms of concussion, managing incidents and seeking medical evaluation are vital for full recovery and the prevention of more serious effects.

The DHC Concussion Mangement Procedure will assist you with how to manage Concussion, and procedures that need to be followed before the player returns to training or matches.

Concussion App:
Members can also download the HeadCheck app that may be useful.  This app is available for Android and iPhone from the HeadCheck website.

Hockey Victoria has promoted various resources to help clubs inform their members of the risks and recovery from concussion in sport.

The Australian Sports Commission has developed a website and series of supporting resources in relation to Concussion in Sport.  The website contains information specific to athletes, parents, coaches as well as medical practitioners.

The website can be found at: https://concussioninsport.gov.au/

Hockey Victoria has also provided the following link Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool to be available to club members.

FIRST AID

  • Matches: Each team should have access to a basic first aid kit.

  • Training: A first aid kit is located in the club equipment shed. Ice is kept in the freezer in the shed.

  • Defibrilator: is kept in the meeting room next to the canteen.