The objective of playing rugby is to have fun, and that means being warm, safe and properly kitted out. Set out below are some key points regarding safety.

Gum Shields:
Chosen Hill FP Mini Rugby insists that all players wear a properly fitted gum shield for training and matches. Your dentist should be able to sort out a perfectly fitting gum shield albeit a bit more expensive than the normal universal type. Teeth are important and a good gum shield can save a lot of pain.
Players who turn up to attend training OR to play in a match will not be be permitted to participate in the activities unless they have their gums shield with them.

Boots and Studs:
Worn, chipped studs and jagged edges can cause serious injury to players. Boots must be examined regularly and missing studs replaced. Only studs conforming to BS 6366 (1983) will be allowed. All aluminium studs are recommended. Plastic studs must not be used.

Severe Weather:
Players will not enjoy their rugby, may get injured and may be put off the game if they are inadequately prepared for the cold and wet winter days. Players must come with adequate equipment to cope with the likely weather conditions. This includes hats, gloves, waterproof top and tracksuit bottoms. And don't forget a half time snack and drink.

Tetanus Injection:
All mini rugby players should have a preventative course of tetanus injections - see your GP or Practice Nurse.

Injuries:
We all hope that no player gets hurt. If, unfortunately they do, first aid will be administered at the site and parents/carers notified. If, in the opinion of the first aid provider the child needs hospital treatment, appropriate arrangements will be made. If a parent/carer is unavailable, the Club will ensure the child is accompanied and the parent/carer notified as soon as possible.
When concussion is sustained the player will be removed from the field and irrespective of age, will have a compulsory 21 days off rugby.

Medical or Other Conditions:
Parents / Carers must notify coaches of any condition, e.g. asthma, diabetes, attention deficit disorder, epilepsy, that could affect a player during a session.

Responsibilities:
Coaches and assistants cannot act "in parentis loco" and cannot take legal responsibility for players whose parents/carers leave them during training sessions, matches or festivals. If a parent does leave, they must appoint another parent to be responsible for this child. They must notify the Lead Coach of their absence and identify their stand-in carer.