Capitol Area Chapter
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD
SAFETY CHECKLIST
1. Footing on pitch, including areas outside
touchlines where the ARs will be working:
Check for holes, uneven areas, sprinkler heads
protruding and drainage holes covered with grates, rocks or dangerous
depressions, or anything else that can be tripped over or slipped on.
(Play
the game unless player or crew safety is unreasonably compromised, and in any case, make a report.)
2. Goals
A.
Must be anchored securely so they can not be blown or pulled over
GAME CANNOT BE PLAYED IF GOALS ARE NOT
ANCHORED
B.
If football goalposts present:
i. Crossbar must be recessed from soccer goal crossbar
ii.
If support structure is in goal, it must have padding
3. Near the soccer
pitch:
A. Running track:
Elevated
curb must be at least 5 yards from touchlines/goal lines
B. Jumping pits:
If
sand/dirt within 5 yards of touchlines/goal lines,
must have smooth, secure\ cover at
ground level
If
foam (High Jump/Pole Vault), must be removed from within 5 yards of touchlines/goal lines
C. Hurdles
Must
be safely stored more than 10 yards from touchlines/goal lines