Minimising injury risk

Community coaches are ideally placed to educate paddlers regarding injury prevention strategies.

These strategies may include: 

Paddlers returning to training after injury or illness should only do so on the advice of a medical professional.

• Are there any modifications to training required?
• How long is it expected before they can return to full training?

Coaches should continue to monitor the paddler’s reintroduction to training.

• Ask paddler and or parent how their recovery is progressing.

• All coaches need a First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Make sure you have an adequate and easily accessible first aid kit.
• Be aware of your club or organisation’s protocols and procedures for injury management and emergencies.