Field Safety (Chatsworth Soccer Club)

Soccer Field/Facility Safety Checklist:

Prior to each practice or game, coaches, officials and/or designated volunteers should develop the habit of a field and area safety check. This checklist is designed to be a general guide for all fields.

Goal Post Safety:

• Portable goal properly secured and anchored. Confirm anchoring system is not a hazard to participants.
• Permanent goals properly secured and anchored. Confirm anchoring system is not a hazard to participants.
• Inspect goal net and goal post for sharp corners, loose bolts and general integrity.
• Forbid any horseplay by players or members of the general public on or around any goal post.

• Portable goal posts should only be moved by authorized personnel.

Field and Area Safety:

• Inspect for foreign objects such as stones, glass, etc.
• Check field for holes, depressions, etc.
• Observe 3' restraining line from the touch line. Area must be obstruction free, except for coaches.
• Check players benches for safety.
• Inspect the condition of and access to portable toilets.
• Survey parking lots for any obvious hazards. Make spectators and players aware of any hazardous conditions; and notify the club of unsafe conditions in writing as soon as practical.