Cheer (Pom)
Relative Risk: Low
Interschool Cheer (Pom)
Supervision
- On-site supervision is recommended during initial skill instruction of routines.
- In-the-area supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.
Instructional Considerations
- Skills and routines should be designed in such a way as to avoid interference with other activities.
- Pom-pom plastic should be cleaned up as it is shed.
Equipment/Facilities
- If used, poms should be in good repair, e.g., not shedding.
- Any electrical equipment used should be in good working order and have wires taped to the floor or contained within walls.
- Props used in routines should not place student athletes or spectators at risk.
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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