Emergencies & First Aid

First Aid

• First Aid Bags: Each YSHC team is provided with a first aid bag containing essential supplies. Team managers and coaches are responsible for ensuring these are available at all training sessions and matches.
• Defibrillator: A defibrillator is located on the wall of the pavilion building.
• First Aid Training: All team managers, coaches, and captains are encouraged to complete a certified emergency first aid course (minimum 3 hours, including CPR). Certification should be renewed every 3 years.

In the event of an injury, a qualified first aider should be summoned immediately. A first aider must be present at all club sessions.

Major Injuries

1. Arrange for the injured person to be taken to the hospital or call an ambulance.
2. Use your discretion to administer first aid if necessary.
3. Notify the injured person’s next of kin. (This information is available in a member’s profile managers on Teamo under ‘Emergency’.)
4. Record the incident in the accident book which is maintained by Jo Stevenson.

Contacting Emergency Services

When calling 999, provide the following details:

• Your name and the service(s) required.
• The club’s name, address, and postcode: Yeovil & Sherborne Hockey Club, Yeovil Recreation Centre, Chilton Grove, Yeovil, BA21 4AW.
• Details of the incident, including the number of casualties, their condition, and any treatment provided.
• The access point for the ambulance.

Ensure someone is available to meet the ambulance and guide medics to the casualty.