If it is an emergency, please dial 911 directly.  If a medical emergency arises overnight, please dial 911 directly and inform hotel staff as able.

In the event that SONC medical personnel are not available, dial 911 directly from any phone.  Say: WHAT the emergency is, WHERE the emergency is, and WHO is reporting the emergency. Give a telephone number if requested. Remain on the phone until released by the dispatcher.  ASSIST in directing emergency personnel to the site of the emergency.

Remember:

In the event one of your athletes is lost or transported to the hospital, please notify SONC Administration (after calling emergency personnel) and complete an Incident Report Form.

If an athlete becomes ill:

• Stay with athlete

• Send for assistance

• Have athlete application (medical) in hand for medical personnel

• Wait with athlete while medical personnel checks his/her condition

• Accompany athlete if referred back to hospital or rest area

• Notify Head Coach or Games Director before leaving area

Some things to keep in mind:

• Fluid Loss -- Dehydration is a danger. Stay hydrated by drinking water.

• Medications -- Coaches should administer medications at the scheduled times.  Double check that the dosages are correct and there is sufficient medicine for the event.

Coaches must carry a copy with them at all times.

If an athlete is lost:

• Notify venue management/headquarters.

• Be prepared to:

  • Identify yourself

  • Describe missing athlete -- Name, Age, Sex, Physical Description & Dress.  It is recommended that Coaches and/or HODs take group or individual pictures of their athletes prior to or upon arrival to the competition and store that photo on their mobile device or camera, to aide in the identification of a missing athlete.

  • Identify place athlete was last seen.

  • Indicate who is to be notified when athlete is found.

• When an athlete is found:

  • • Notify venue management/headquarters and they will take action to reunite the athlete with his/her delegation.