Rugby Ontario has mandated that at least one person (coach, manager) per team (minor and junior Rugby) must have first-aid training. To that end here is a description of the sport first aid class, and how to find one in your area.

The award-winning Red Cross Sport First Aid program sets the standard for sport first aid training. This 16-hour, practical, hands-on workshop educates sport volunteers and staff on the prevention, recognition, response and treatment of sport injuries. Successful completion of the course results in full Red Cross Standard First Aid certification (including CPR Class C). The course also meets WSIB standards for workplace first aid certification, and is recognized as equivalent to Trainer 2 by the Ontario Hockey Development Centre. Topics covered in the course include:

         Planning for sport safety

         Preventing injury through proper training

         Preparing to help injured athletes

         Emergency Action Plan

         Head and spine injuries

         Injuries to soft tissue and bone

A Sport Upgrade course for those who already have current first aid certification is also available.              

How to find a class in your area:On the web go to www.connectedcoach.com.

Click on Find Courses. On the Find Courses page fill in the following categories;
Course category: Sports First Aid Courses. Course sub-category: RC Sports First Aid 2 days
Province: Ontario Then click Search!
It will then give you a list of courses across Ontario. Caleb Smith. Rugby Ontario Director of Junior and Minor Rugby