Risk Management Policy for Riverside Area Youth Soccer League (RAYSL) January 1, 2008
RAYSL recognizes the need for a comprehensive risk management program to protect the club and its members. The club will appoint a risk management committee to oversee the implementation and adherence to these guidelines, as well as continue the development and improvement of the club’s risk management program.
Background Checks:
a) All coaches and volunteers must supply the club with current Act 33 and Act 34 documents from the Commonwealth of PA. Failure to supply these documents shall disqualify the candidate. These documents will be submitted to the risk management committee. The committee shall be responsible for keeping these documents in a secure place and maintaining confidentiality regarding the contents of these documents; these documents will not be made available to outside resources without the individual’s consent or court order.
1. Individuals supplying documents without affirmative responses shall be cleared to work by the club.
2. Individuals supplying documents with affirmative responses shall be subject to review by the risk management committee to determine status. All decisions of the risk management committee may be appealed to the board of directors. The risk management committee shall define and publish the guidelines for clearance of individuals with affirmative documents.
b) All coaches and volunteers must have at least one adult with them at all times when working with children. RAYSL recommends one adult for every ten children.
Field Safety:
a) RAYSL will use the following safety standards for all games and practices:
1. All goals will be anchored at all times when in use. Goals shall be properly stored and secured when not in use. Coaches caught in violation of this process shall be subject to disciplinary action.
2. The field shall be checked for debris and uneven playing surface. Debris shall be removed before use; playing surface issues shall be given to the field manager(s) and activity moved away from the dangerous area.
3. The area surrounding the field shall also be checked for potential hazards.
4. Coaches shall monitor the weather; at the first sound of lighting or rumble of thunder all children should be moved to a safe place indoors or to vehicles. Resumption of activities may occur 30 minutes after the last lighting strike or sound of thunder.
Fiscal:
a) RAYSL will continue to develop and implement a financial policy to insure safe handling and recording of all club monies and assets.
Renea Gaus, President, RAYSL LLC
