Player Care |
Care of Players
Australian football (AFL) is one of the most popular sports in Australia, with thousands playing and watching the sport each year.
Australian football (AFL) is one of the most popular sports in Australia, with thousands playing and watching the sport each year.
AFL is a contact sport that occasionally may result in injuries from tackling, kicking, running, hand-balling, marking, and physical competition for the ball.
Recent studies have indicated that the rates of injury in junior Australian football, particularly modified rules and AFL Auskick, are very low.
Each team at SJFC has accredited first aid trainers (level 1) who will provide care to our players should they require it. Each year first aid training is available to our Team trainers, so they can provide the best care to our kids should it be needed.
Somerville Junior Football Club encourages all families to ensure they are covered by an Ambulance Victoria membership. While we always aim to provide a safe environment for our players, accidents can happen in sport, and ambulance transport can be costly without appropriate cover.
Having an Ambulance Victoria subscription helps ensure your family is protected in the event that ambulance services are required.
Australian football (AFL) is one of the most popular sports in Australia, with thousands playing and watching the sport each year.
AFL is a contact sport that occasionally may result in injuries from tackling, kicking, running, hand-balling, marking, and physical competition for the ball.
Recent studies have indicated that the rates of injury in junior Australian football, particularly modified rules and AFL Auskick, are very low.
Each team at SJFC has accredited first aid trainers (level 1) who will provide care to our players should they require it. Each year first aid training is available to our Team trainers, so they can provide the best care to our kids should it be needed.
Somerville Junior Football Club encourages all families to ensure they are covered by an Ambulance Victoria membership. While we always aim to provide a safe environment for our players, accidents can happen in sport, and ambulance transport can be costly without appropriate cover.
Having an Ambulance Victoria subscription helps ensure your family is protected in the event that ambulance services are required.
Injuries Reports and Claims
If an injury or accident does occur during a match or at training, Team Managers or Trainers are required to complete an SJFC player injury form. This should be completed via the online form within 48 hours of the incident. For any queries please contact [email protected].
Player Injury Report Online Form
Should a player incur an injury that may require additional medical treatment, Somerville Junior Football Club has Platinum Cover with Marsh Insurance. Parents will need to complete a Personal Accident Claim Form and keep medical receipts and paperwork. Information regarding Marsh Insurance cover is available at https://sport.marshadvantage.com.au/afl/player.
Player Injury Report Online Form
Should a player incur an injury that may require additional medical treatment, Somerville Junior Football Club has Platinum Cover with Marsh Insurance. Parents will need to complete a Personal Accident Claim Form and keep medical receipts and paperwork. Information regarding Marsh Insurance cover is available at https://sport.marshadvantage.com.au/afl/player.
Medical Conditions
Please ensure your Team Manager and Coach are given details of any medical conditions, allergies, or physical ailments of players. This information will be confidential and is only provided to team and club officials, such as trainers for them to support players on and off the field.
If an injury or accident occurs, this information will be extremely important in providing care to your child. Please contact your Team Manager or Club registrar if details need updating during the season.
If an injury or accident occurs, this information will be extremely important in providing care to your child. Please contact your Team Manager or Club registrar if details need updating during the season.
Player Concussion Information
For information about player-related concussions please click on the links below.
There are also plenty of resources on the AFL
AFL Victoria Child Safety Standards
The Somerville Junior Football Club is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of children and young people in our care. We seek to promote and protect the rights of all children in our care and prevent abuse from occurring by fostering a child-safe culture within the community. We will present an environment and experiences that always consider and put measures in place to ensure the safety of children.
If you need more immediate help or an intervention response by professional services please contact one of the relevant services below.
Kids Help Line – 1800 551 800
Lifeline – 13 11 14
1800 Respect – 1800 RESPECT
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
Police – 000
There are also plenty of resources on the AFL
AFL Victoria Child Safety Standards
The Somerville Junior Football Club is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of children and young people in our care. We seek to promote and protect the rights of all children in our care and prevent abuse from occurring by fostering a child-safe culture within the community. We will present an environment and experiences that always consider and put measures in place to ensure the safety of children.
If you need more immediate help or an intervention response by professional services please contact one of the relevant services below.
Kids Help Line – 1800 551 800
Lifeline – 13 11 14
1800 Respect – 1800 RESPECT
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
Police – 000
