Nowadays, it is rare to find a population that does not have sports facilities. Soccer field, basketball court or even a paddle tennis court. The number of sports facilities has increased considerably in recent decades and the maintenance of these spaces is also part of sports management.

Many people play sports on a regular basis in sports clubs. Physical activity leads to the appearance of injuries and the facilities have to be prepared for these inconveniences. The regulations of the Higher Sports Council for this type of space require having a skilled area dedicated to medical care.

Don’t miss the first aid kit

Having a first-aid kit with the appropriate tools and products is essential to respond to less serious injuries. It seems silly, but the fact of maintaining the first aid kit is one more task that a sports club has to perform.

A first-aid kit needs periodic reviews, and you have to watch the expiration date of the products. In addition, the responsible person must know when to use the different products.

AXA has prepared the following list with all the products that cannot be missing from a first aid kit. We invite you to do a quick review. Surely there is more than one element that you had not taken into account!

• An antiseptic solution (povidone, alcohol and / or hydrogen peroxide)
• Sterile dressings (gauze and compresses) and plasters of various sizes
• Elastic and cotton bandages
• Instant ice pack
• Cotton
• Disposable gloves
• Thermometer
• Tweezers
• Sterile needle and syringe
• Antibiotic ointment
• Disinfectant soap
• Scissors
• Cloth and paper adhesive
• Vaseline
• Physiological serum
• Wooden depressors (actually used to splint fingers or immobilize joints in a fracture)
• Thermal blanket
• Tissues
• Mask
• First aid manual

Nursing and first aid. Essential in your club.

Depending on the level of professionalism of the club, in addition to the first-aid kit, it may also be advisable to have a space for the infirmary and the presence of a health professional during the development of the activity. It is certainly a complementary resource and can avoid some scares. As a club, it is likely that we do not have a budget for it, but many times collaborations can be sought with entities that provide volunteers for at least sporting events.

Finally, it is really important that a member has a knowledge of first aid. Directors, coordinators, technicians or monitors, the more people can act before a better incidence. Prevention is better than cure.

In short, health care is not something that should be overlooked and requires special attention, since in extreme situations a life can depend on a small detail. Do you want to learn tricks that make your daily life easier in your club? Subscribe to our newsletter and you will receive the most interesting content for you every month.