NOTES:-

Aura approved rules only for activities carried out during all sessions

 

All instructors must have valid DBS clearance for teaching children, head coach must hold first aid certificate and be safeguarding trained & coaches will adhere to the Aura safeguarding policy.

 

A thorough programme of warm-up exercises at the beginning of each session.

 

Numbers during sessions at any one time must be controlled by the instructor, safety precautions must be taken to keep the environment safe

 

All members must have an understanding of the rules and follow instructions of the coaches.

 

Aura registration forms must be completed identifying any medical conditions for all students.

 

Any member with a medical condition or who is feeling unwell should alert the instructor prior to the start of the lesson

 

All accidents and incidents are to be reported to the instructor who will provide first aid as necessary and complete the entry into the accident book

 

Hazard Control Level Notes
Techniques should only be practiced using the correct equipment and ensure equipment is fit for use Equipment to be checked before each session and correct use of equipment in the way they are designed to be used Low Equipment is always owned by the club or school kept in good working order
Light/medium contact sparring Mandatory use of all appropriate safety equipment. Members should be matched where possible with other members of similar experience and size in comparison to themselves. Medium Members will only be permitted to spar when they have reached an appropriate level of competence in the art. Sparring requires more room on the mats and should only be undertaken when such space is available.
Competition sparring Only for competition team and supervised by head coach only Medium Only for Competition team and Pro Athletes
Damage to or by fingers and toes All nails to be kept short Low Unmated floor to be kept clean and safe.
Damage to toes and ankles Warm up routine should include all body. Where mats are used these must be inspected before start of session Low
Dislocations and fractures resulting from falls All take downs to be assisted and on a mat area. Students must be able to safely break fall before being allowed to spar. Low Any injuries must be reported and dealt with by the first aider
Injury to head, neck or spine or unconsciousness due to injury Serious injury of this nature is very rare when training. Observation of good etiquette reduces the risks further. All members must wear appropriate safety gear if sparring. Injuries must be reported immediately. All members to be aware of accident procedures Medium Injured member to cease training immediately. First aid applied and the member given medical advice inline with first aid training
Muscle fatigue, cramp, sore/stiff joints, pulled muscles, ligaments and tendons. All members should participate in the warmup and stretching at the beginning of the lesson. Members arriving late must warm up. Low Instructor should check there are no prior injuries before each session. Session to be stopped if instructor observes stress or distress.
Superficial injuries, cuts, bruises, nose bleeds, swelling etc All protective equipment must be well maintained and correctly used. Members who are acting in a manner that is likely to cause injury to themselves or a fellow student will be removed from session(s). All members should moderate their behaviour in response to their partners experience Medium All cuts should be immediately cleaned and covered. Member may have to cease training for that session after being examined by 1st Aider. This is particularly the case for nose bleeds which can re-occur readily after bleeding has stopped. Blood spillages should be cleaned up using the necessary equipment.
Dizziness, nausea and hyperventilation Dizziness and hyperventilation can occur during strenuous exercise, this is generally alleviated by improved physical condition. All new members should be encouraged to take a rest if required and not to push themselves too far. The instructor must be particularly aware of this when new members join Low
Dehydration Large quantities of fluid can be lost during training especially in hot weather. Members should be encouraged to bring water to the session and drink it regularly during the session and to re-hydrate thoroughly after the session Low
Contraction of infectious diseases from other members All cuts and injuries must be promptly cleaned, blood on the floor should be cleaned up immediately using the necessary materials Low Protective gloves must be worn when dealing with bleeds
Collision with another person Instructor must limit numbers by the activity and to the size of the Mats. Spectators should not be near the training area Low