Risk Management

 

PSC's Risk Management Plan
PSC adopted IYSA's plan in its entirety.

 

PSC Weather Policy, Wind Chill, Heat Index

PSC Weather Policy, Wind Chill, Heat Index

WIND CHILL, temp & wind
46 and higher No Change
45 and lower Allowable Additional Clothing
40 and lower Shorten games/training
35 and lower Suspend game/NO training
HEAT INDEX, temp & humidity
Up to 89 Normal Play
90 - 99 Mandatory water breaks, 5 min shorter halves
100 - 105Mandatory water breaks, 10 min shorter halves
105+ Suspend play/NO training
Check weather site for WIND CHILL and HEAT INDEX "feels like" information.  Even wind as low as 8 mph can make a sunny 40 feel like 35 and cause training to be canceled.

Heat Guidelines
Heat Related Illnesses & Dehydration and Heat Stroke information
Severe Weather Article From Ref Organization

Severe Weather LIGHTNING 30-30 Rule

Heat Related Illnesses by St. Vincent Hospital

Dehydration and Heat Stroke by St. Vincent Hospital

Heat Related Illnesses by St. Vincent Hospital

Dehydration and Heat Stroke by St. Vincent Hospital

PSC Zero Abuse Policy 

How to report abuse

Parent reminders on Risk Management
Park in parking lot. No beads. Don't leave your child unsupervised. Severe weather information.

Jewelry and Equipment Article-Risk Management
Key points about player equipment and illegal items such as jewelry, beads, and other concerns such as eyeglasses. This information for all coaches, parents, players, managers, and referees.

Goals must be sandbagged, Parents must check

 

Risk Policy News

PSC Announces additional KidSafe Risk Polices, 7/16/05.  PSC adopts IYSA's Risk Management Plan to supplement existing PSC policies on lightning, jewelry, back ground checks and certification, 7/16/05. 

Board Policy 2/9/04  "Each Coach and Assistant Coach must complete the PSC Coaching Certification Course or equivalent course.  Coaches who have successfully completed a State, USSF, or NSCAA issued "F" (Youth Technical Certificate) course or higher and have given to PSC Risk Management a copy of the license or certificate are 'PSC Certified.'" 

Board Policy 2/9/04  "Each Coach; Assistant Coach; Board member; and Board Committee member, including Team Managers and Commissioners, must agree to and provide information for an annual criminal back ground check." 

PSC Announces all its coaches will be certified prior to the Spring, 2004, season.