Health & Safety

EVENT MEDICAL SERVICES

Medics Australia Pty Ltd has been engaged to deliver a professional medical and first-aid service to everyone on site including competitors, officials, spectators, volunteers, and contractors – priority will be based on a triage system where patients will be treated according to the seriousness of each case.

Please note the following:

AMBULANCES

Medics Australia First Aid Officer is the only person who should call an ambulance. If an injury is so serious that you think an Ambulance MAY be required then, firstly, have the Medics attend and examine the patient so they can decide the most appropriate action. The experienced medics are familiar with Ambulance procedures and have established contact with Ambulance Service and the local Hospitals’ Emergency Departments.

INJURY TREATMENT PROTOCOLS

Any student who requires medical assistance should present themselves to the Medical Tent for assessment and treatment. If it is a serious injury please send someone to the medical tent to alert the medics.

We ask a parent or carer to accompany a student to the Medical Room.

The medical tent is located at the finish line.

ICE

Students must attend the Medical Tent if they require ICE. Ice will available once the patient has been assessed by the Medical Officer. Ice will not be handed out unless these procedures are followed.

CONCUSSION

In the event of any competitor receiving trauma to the head or neck, or a head injury (anything above the shoulder), or if any person is suspected of being, or appears to be, concussed, that person must be referred to the Medics for assessment. The Medics will assess the player to determine if the player is fit to return to compete, the initial process usually takes no longer than 2 minutes to clear the student. Should a player be ruled unfit to play by the Medics for any reason this must be adhered to.

HEAT

CSNSW Sport operates under the CSNSW Sport Adverse Weather Conditions Guidelines>> These guidelines refer to the Sports Medicine Australia "Hot Weather Guidelines">> for decisions on cancellation or modification of sports events in extreme weather conditions. We use the Bureau of Meteorology site >>

HYDRATION

Please encourage students to remain hydrated throughout the day. It is recommended to commence fluid intake NO LATER than 120 minutes (2 hours) before the competition commences. Water is the best fluid for hydration purposes. Sports drinks and energy drinks are not recommended for hydration purposes but can ne used in addition to replace electrolytes.

SUNSCREEN

Competitors, officials, and spectators are encouraged to frequently apply sunscreen throughout the event. Sunscreen will be available in the Medical tent.

CONTACT THE MEDICS

If you wish to seek advice from the Medics, or if any of the above requires further explanation, please contact the Duty Officer at Medics Australia on 1300 73 78 75 during business hours or visit the Medical Room during the event.   

LOCAL MEDICAL SERVICES

Bankstown Hospital  70 Eldridge Road, Bankstown NSW 2200   Phone: 9722 8000 

Medical Centres

Revesby Family Clinic - Shop 17/17 - 19 Marco Ave, Revesby NSW 2212 9792 5588 

Brigadoon Revesby  Suite 1, Level 1, Cnr Brett St & Macarthur Avenue, Revesby, NSW, 2212    9099 1050 

Physio

Revesby Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre 8/4 MacArthur Avenue, Revesby · (02) 9772 2586

360 Physio Revesby  20 Blamey Street, Revesby  · (02) 9073 7916

AquaPhys  Max Parker Leisure & Aquatic Centre   Marco Avenue, Revesby  (02) 9774 3555