First Aid
ITRA Tag Rugby is a non-contact sport that is an enjoyable, fun and
active way to keep fit and healthy throughout the year. Although there
are no scrums or line-outs and tackling is not permitted, as in all
sports, some injuries may occur. The most common are muscle strains and
pulls, as well as some minor bumps and bruises. More serious injuries
can also occur, especially to fingers and thumbs.
The following procedures have been introduced by us to minimise the number of injuries.
INSURANCE
As every team has different insurance needs, it is the decision and
responsbility of each team to ensure they are fully covered in
accordance with their specific requirements when participating in an
ITRA Event. ITRA has therefore negotiated a Personal Accident Insurance
Scheme, which teams can purchase. For more information, click here on Insurance.
ITRA strongly recommends that each player invests in suitable insurance cover.
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ALCOHOL & RECREATIONAL DRUGS
Alcohol and recreational drugs pose significant risk of injury to
yourself and other players. Because of this, ITRA reserves the right to
disqualify any team if we suspect a player is under the influence of
alcohol and/or drugs.
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CORRECT GRADE
If your team is playing at the correct standard, both you and your
opponents will have a similar level of experience regarding the flow of
the game. This may help reduce the number of accidental collisions
between players, therefore make sure your team is entered in the grade
that is suitable for your standard. Click here for more information on Grading.
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PLAYER INJURY FORM
If you get injured, please contact your Venue Manager immediately
and report the incident to them. Your Venue Manager will fill out the
Accident Report Form and send it onto Head Office where the incident
will be assessed. This helps us keep track of the number of injuries
that occur, allowing us develop plans to improve First Aid to players.
If you do not report the accident to your Venue Manager, we will not
have a record of it and you may not be able to claim from your insurance.
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Here is some information on our First Aid practises: