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Soccer Field Safety Checklist
To ensure the safety of everyone on the field, coaches, officials, and designated volunteers must conduct a safety check on the field and surrounding area before every practice and game. The following checklist is a guide for safety checks on all fields; however, be aware that some fields may have additional areas of concern that should also be inspected.
Goal Post Safety
Confirm portable goals are properly secured and anchored (and that the anchoring system is not a hazard to participants)
Confirm permanent goals are properly secured and anchored (and that the anchoring system is not a hazard to participants)
Inspect goal net and goal post for sharp corners, loose bolts and general integrity
Instruct all players and spectators of the potential dangers associated with movable soccer goals
Forbid any horseplay (I.E. swinging on crossbars) by players or the public on or around any goal post
Ensure only authorized personnel move portable goals
Anchor or chain portable goals to each other or a nearby fence when not in use
Field and Area Safety
Inspect for foreign objects such as stones, glass, etc.
Check field for holes, depressions, torn sections (if artificial turf), etc.
Make sure sprinkler heads aren’t exposed or protruding from the surface
Ensure water drains beyond the touch line are marked for player awareness
Observe 3' restraining line from the touch line. Area must be obstruction free, except for coaches
Review fencing and make players and spectators aware if it is unsafe. Players shouldn’t climb fences to retrieve balls
Check bleachers and make spectators aware of bleachers that may be unsafe
If the field is used for other sports, inspect for fixtures or equipment that have been left by the previous user. Any equipment for other sports should be secured and unreachable by players or spectators
Inspect the condition of and access to locker rooms, restrooms and portable toilets
Survey parking lots, concessions, and vendors’ areas for obvious hazards
Make spectators and players aware of any hazardous conditions
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