Implementation of safer sport at community level–Triathlon and field hockey case studies

Abstract

Safer participant practices and injury prevention is paramount to all sports intending to survive, and indeed prosper, in this highly litigious and competitive world. To ignore potential safety trends is to ignore industry guidance and encouragement from the Australian Sports Commission and state government sport and recreation departments (significant grass roots funding providers) and also disregards the fears and anxieties of parents and partners who expect not only fair and enjoyable sporting activity for their loved ones, but overwhelmingly a safe sporting environment in which to participate.