Risk Management
Risk Management
USAi’s Risk Management Plan
USAi adopted IYSA’s plan in its entirety.
United Soccer Alliance of Indiana – 33 years of service to Indianapolis youth. USAi KidSafe Reminders, policies.
Beginning of season parent newsletter on risk information.
USAi’s Concussion Management
Any athlete with a suspected concussion should be IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM PLAY, urgently assessed medically, should not be left alone, and closely monitored on the sideline for any worsening of signs or symptoms. Any athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from play at the time of the injury; and may not return to play until the athlete has received a written clearance by a medical professional.
USAi Weather Policy, Wind Chill, Heat Index
USAi Weather Policy, Wind Chill, Heat Index
WIND CHILL, temp & wind
46 and higher No Change
45 and lower Allowable Additional Clothing
40 and lower Shorten games/training
35 and lower Suspend game/NO training
HEAT INDEX, temp & humidity
Up to 89 Normal Play
90 – 99 Mandatory water breaks, 5 min shorter halves
100 – 105Mandatory water breaks, 10 min shorter halves
105+ Suspend play/NO training
Check weather site for WIND CHILL and HEAT INDEX “feels like” information. Even wind as low as 8 mph can make a sunny 40 feel like 35 and cause training to be canceled.
Heat Guidelines
Heat Related Illnesses & Dehydration and Heat Stroke information
Severe Weather Article From Ref Organization
Severe Weather LIGHTNING 30-30 Rule
Heat Related Illnesses by St. Vincent Hospital
Dehydration and Heat Stroke by St. Vincent Hospital
Parent reminders on Risk Management
Park in parking lot. No beads. Don’t leave your child unsupervised. Severe weather information.
Jewelry and Equipment Article-Risk Management
Key points about player equipment and illegal items such as jewelry, beads, and other concerns such as eyeglasses. This information for all coaches, parents, players, managers, and referees.
Goals must be sandbagged, Parents must check
Indiana Soccer YOUTH or YOUTH COACH Medical Claim Form (PDF)
Indiana Soccer YOUTH or YOUTH COACH Medical Insurance Summary
Risk Policy News
USAi Announces additional KidSafe Risk Polices, 7/16/05. USAi adopts IYSA’s Risk Management Plan to supplement existing USAi policies on lightning, jewelry, back ground checks and certification, 7/16/05.
Board Policy 2/9/04 “Each Coach and Assistant Coach must complete the PSC Coaching Certification Course or equivalent course. Coaches who have successfully completed a State, USSF, or NSCAA issued “F” (Youth Technical Certificate) course or higher and have given to USAi Risk Management a copy of the license or certificate are ’USAi Certified.’”
Board Policy 2/9/04 “Each Coach; Assistant Coach; Board member; and Board Committee member, including Team Managers and Commissioners, must agree to and provide information for an annual criminal back ground check.”
USAi Announces all its coaches will be certified prior to the Spring, 2004, season.
