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Central UP Youth Football League, Inc. Player Safety Information
Player safety is our number one concern, if you have a coach who is not following these guidelines notify your Area VP or call Dean Lefebvre 906-396-2188 or Sandi Lefebvre 906-396-0190 at once.
Heat Index
Heat index values are the combination of temperature and relative humidity. High heat index values prevent the body from regulating its core temperature and may lead overheating. You can determine the Heat Index from the Weather Channel or use the Heat Index Chart. The guidelines listed in the table below are to be followed without exception.
What to do When Heat Waves Strike
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Increase intake of non-carbonated, caffeine free beverages such as
water and juice.
- Encourage players to drink more water that they are thirsty for.
- Wear uniforms that are light in color and loose fitting.
Mesh jerseys are ideal.
- Strip off pads for conditioning parts of practice.
- Give special attention to the bigger players and light-skinned
players who haven't been out in the sun.
- Use the
heat
index chart to make proper
adjustments to practice times and length.
Heat
Safety Tips
Heat-related illness in early stages can usually be reversed.
Follow these procedures for care:
- Get the victim out of the heat.
- Loosen any tight clothing.
- Remove perspiration-soaked clothing.
- Apply cool, wet cloths, such as towels or sheets to the skin.
- Fan the victim.
- If the victim is conscious, give cool water to drink.
- Ice packs or cold packs can be applied to the victim's wrists,
ankles, groin, armpits and neck to cool the large blood vessels.
- Let the victim rest in a comfortable position, and watch for
changes in condition.
- Call for an ambulance if victim refuses water, vomits or starts to
lose consciousness.
Concussion Information
Concussions are injuries to the brain caused by physical trauma to
the head or body. Concussions are characterized by, but not limited
to:
Headache
Confusion
Nausea/vomiting
Drowsiness
Sensitive to Light
Blurred Vision
Numbness/Tingling
Dizziness
Difficulty Concentrating
Loss of Consciousness
This League's Policy is if any player exhibits symptoms of a
concussion he or she cannot return to any league activity,
including a game or practice until cleared by a medical
professional. This clearance must be in writing. No
exceptions.
Helmet Safety
Think twice before removing the helmet from a football player with a
possible neck injury.
Removal of helmets from football players with potential cervical
spine injuries can increase the severity of current injuries or
create new injuries. Football helmets should not be removed
from player with suspected neck injuries unless the player's
individual circumstances indicate otherwise. If the facemask
needs to be removed in order to administer first aid the Area VP's
box has a cutter than can used to remove the side mounts of the
facemask.
Helmet Inspection Checklist
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