Ginninderra Athletics Club takes the safety of our athletes, officials and spectators very seriously.

It is very important to observe the safety information contained in the policies, first aid, the spectator zones in the event areas, instructions provided by the Committee or an Age Marshal, the Safety Procedures produced by Capital Athletics and practice general common sense.

All incidents are to be reported to the Committee immediately and must be documented on the Track and Field Reporting Form.

The Committee has Health and Safety Officers who oversee Ginninderra’s responses to incidents and ensures the Club has adequate equipment/knowledge on how to treat injury.

In an emergency ring 000

For event specific safety instructions please refer to the Capital Athletics Safety Audit Procedures.

Athletes are advised to bring a drink bottle, appropriate footwear, hat and snacks to fuel them throughout the morning.

Basic first aid and sunscreen will be available from the canteen. As will drink stations to refill drink bottles. Mandatory breaks are scheduled throughout the morning for children to re-apply sunscreen and have a drink of water.

A competent first aid officer is on duty at each meeting. If injury occurs, please ask for help immediately and fill out an injury form, available at the canteen.