Cleveland Grimes Soccer Complex  

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN 

INTRODUCTION 

Emergency situations may arise at any time during athletic competition, either during practices or competitions. Expedient action must be taken in order to provide the best possible care to the student-athlete in emergency and/or life-threatening conditions. The development and implementation of any emergency plan will help ensure that the best care will be provided. 

As emergencies may occur at any time and during any activity, we must be prepared. We have a duty to develop an emergency plan that may be implemented immediately and to provide appropriate standards of emergency care to all players, staff, and visitors. This preparation involves the formulation of an emergency plan, proper coverage of events, maintenance of appropriate emergency personnel, and continuing education in the area of emergency medicine and planning. Accidents and injuries are inherent with sports participation, and proper preparation should enable each emergency situation to be managed appropriately. 

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION 

Communication is key to a quick response to any emergency situation. Communication prior to the season or an event is a good way to establish boundaries and to build rapport between all groups involved. Access to a working telephone or other telecommunication device, whether fixed or mobile, should be ensured. 

ACTIVATING THE EMS SYSTEM: Making the call 

1. Dial 911 

2. Notify family

Providing information 

1. Name, address, telephone number of caller 

2. Nature of emergency, whether medical or non-medical 

3. Number of athletes injured 

4. Condition of athlete(s) 

5. Treatment initiated 

6. Specific directions, as needed, to locate the emergency scene 

7. Other information requested by dispatcher 

8. Do not hang up until they hang up 

9. Once appropriate care is given, contact appropriate personnel as deemed necessary (see Emergency Phone Tree) 

Emergency Phone Tree 

1. 911 

2. NRSA/TRSC Staff

3. All other calls made after EMS is activated 

Once appropriate care is being given, then the following calls should be made as necessary: 

Emergency Contact is informed of situation 

President NRSA, Ian Gilliam 423.366.3293

Vice President NRSA Neal Hanley 662.574.6050

TRSC Board Mark Harrison 423.544.5318

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT 

All necessary emergency equipment should be at the site and quickly accessible. If not available on site, the equipment is located in the pavilion Garage and Concessions. AED is located in the concession stand.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION

In the medical emergency evaluation, the primary survey is conducted to identify emergencies requiring critical intervention and is used to determine transport decisions. In an emergency situation, the athlete should be transported by ambulance, where the necessary staff and equipment is available to deliver appropriate care. Emergency care providers should refrain from transporting unstable athletes in inappropriate vehicles. Arrangements must be made to ensure that the areas of activity remain supervised should the emergency care provider leave the site in order to transport an athlete. All emergencies will be transported to: 

Erlanger Children’s 910 Blackford St, Chattanooga, TN 37403

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE

 The soccer complex is located at 4502 N. Access Road. From Hixson Pike, turn east on N Access Rd. Turn right at Cleveland Grimes Soccer Complex sign past McKamey Animal Center. The soccer complex is across the railroad tracks.