Interschool Golf

Golf
Relative Risk: Low

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Supervision

  • On-site supervision is recommended for initial skill instruction and when chipping with regulation golf balls.
  • Proximity supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.

 

Instructional Considerations

  • Student athletes should receive instruction on proper golf etiquette and safety, including procedures related to severe weather conditions, e.g., lightning.
  • Student athletes should be a safe distance from each other and obstructive objects, e.g., trees, carts.
  • A safe routine for hitting and retrieving golf balls should be established along with a designated safe area for use of regulation balls while chipping.

 

Equipment/Facilities

  • Plastic whiffle or rubber golf balls are recommended for schoolyard use.
  • Regulation golf balls should not be used on school property, except for putting.
  • Equipment, especially grips, must be checked regularly and repaired as needed.
  • Clubs of appropriate length should be used.
  • Facility should allow a sufficient distance between student athletes when executing backswing and follow through.
  • School property or proper golf facility should be used, e.g., gymnasium, golf dome, putting course, or driving range.
  • Hitting area must be well marked and controlled.

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Last revised on 21 February, 2020.

Magnitude of Risk

Interschool athletic activities have been divided into three categories based on guidelines determined by the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta. These include higher magnitude of risk sports, medium magnitude of risk sports and lower magnitude of risk sports. Guidelines for determining risk level include assessing the nature of the sport in consideration of:

  • Potential for injuries with severe consequences;
  • Contact: person to person and person to equipment;
  • Uniqueness of equipment used;
  • Speed of action;
  • Type of supervision required.

Although the magnitude of risk of injury is lower in some interschool athletic activities than in others, it is always in the best interest for teachers/coaches to document attendance and practice plans, and be prepared to handle injuries should they occur.

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