SAFETY & INCIDENTS

Participant Safety Is First

Palos Verdes Youth Football & Cheer is concerned about safety. Players compete with kids of similar age and size. There is a licensed paramedic at all games to ensure player safety. And, all coaches are required to complete a CPR and concussion awareness class.

CPR & First Aid Certification

PVYF&C requires that all practices must be attended by one person holding a Red Cross Community CPR and a First Aid certification and a concussion awareness certificate.

Injury Prevention

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth.

Health care professionals may describe a concussion as a “mild” brain injury because concussions are usually not life-threatening. Even so, their effects can be serious.

Any participant that has had an injury at practice, play or competition due to a head injury or suspected concussion may NOT return to his/her team/squad until the participant has been evaluated by a currently licensed medical professional trained in the evaluation and management of concussions and receives written clearance to return to play from the licensed practioner.

Palos Verdes Youth Football and Cheer recommends that all decisions be made in the best interest of the children and that when any doubt exists as to the health of the participant, they sit out.

Mandatory Background Checks

PVYF&C is committed to the safety and well-being of all participants and will not place any athlete in an environment that has not been properly vetted. All coaches, volunteers, and badged personnel are required to complete and pass an approved background check and all required clearance requirements prior to participating in any practices, games, or team activities.

Individuals who have not completed and been cleared through the required background screening process are not permitted to be on the field or have direct contact with athletes under any circumstances. No exceptions.