GAME DAY VENUE CHECKLIST
D
EVENT
Name of Event
Date
Time
Name of Ground
Address
Day or night Event
Name of Club
Name of Person In Charge
Position
1.
WEATHER
Weather conditions at the ground are suitable for the event to commence?
Yes
No
2.
FIELD OF PLAY
Portable goals are secured with at least 10 stakes or 12 bags of sand so they can’t tip over?
Yes
No
All goals are free of metal net hooks and nails?
Yes
No
Fields & warm up areas are free of debris, broken glass, holes & surface damage?
Yes
No
Sprinkler heads (if present) are level or below the field surface?
Yes
No
Cricket pitch (if present) is covered or filled to prevent tripping?
Yes
No
The area 2m outside of each touch line is free of hazards e.g. chairs, bins etc.?
Yes
No
3.
PUBLIC & SPECTATOR AREAS
Public & spectator areas (including stairs and paths) are free of hazards?
Yes
No
Grandstands and seating areas are free of hazards?
Yes
No
Car park area is free of hazards?
Yes
No
4.
AMENITIES, CANTEEN & SURROUNDING AREAS
Canteen area (inside and outside) is free of hazards?
Yes
No
BBQ area is free of hazards and gas bottle is fitted securely?
Yes
No
Change rooms and toilets are free of hazards?
Yes
No
External coffee vans & ice cream vans are located in areas safe for public access?
Yes
No
Other areas e.g. referee rooms, tickets office are free of hazards?
Yes
No
There are no children under 16 years of age working in or playing in the canteen or BBQ areas.
Yes
No
5.
AMBULANCE ACCESS & FIRST AID
Ambulance access is open and free of obstacles?
Yes
No
First Aid kit and ice or cold packs is available?
Yes
No
A person with first aid qualifications is available at the venue?
Yes
No
Emergency plans are in place?
Yes
No
Football NSW Game Day Checklist
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