I acknowledge that I have read & agree with the following regulations:
HEALTH & SAFETY AT TAG EVENTS
INJURY PREVENTION
Tag is a non-contact sport, and our referees will police clumsy, accidental, incidental and deliberate contact.
As with any sport, injuries can occur when playing Tag. The risk of accidents though can be minimized by following these simple guidelines:
1. Tag Shorts
For health and safety reasons, all players should wear Official Tag Shorts. Official Tag Shorts do not have any pockets and so significantly reduce finger injuries caused by grabbing a tag.
Shorts from all reputable suppliers are allowed in our events.
2. Footwear
We recommend that all players wear moulded or rubber-studded boots.
3. Eye Protection
As with all sports, there can be some contact between players playing Tag. Therefore, for health and safety reasons, spectacles and sunglasses are not allowed while playing. If you need to wear corrective lenses, please wear either contact lenses or prescription polycarbonate goggles, which have been designed especially for sports use. All eye protection should fit securely and have cushions above your eyebrows and over your nose.
4. Jewellery
Players are not allowed to wear any jewellery - watches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rubber wrist bands etc - during games, as it could injure the player or an opponent.
If certain jewellery, such as wedding rings, bracelets etc, cannot be taken off, they should be taped up so that no part is free to move and no sharp or raised edges are exposed.
Please note that rubber wrist bands are not allowed, as opponents may get their fingers caught while trying to tag the player.
5. Warming Up / Cooling Down
Please make sure that you and all members of your team do a proper warm up before and cool down after each match you play to reduce muscle strain etc.
OTHER ARRANGEMENTS
As every Tag player has different insurance needs, it is the decision and responsibility of each player to ensure they are adequately covered in accordance with their specific requirements when participating in our events.
Kilkenny RFC takes no responsibility for injuries that may occur and players are participating at their own risk.
Personal Accident Cover
Please make sure that both you and your team mates are adequately covered for any injury that may occur while playing Tag. KRFC strongly recommends that every player has their own Personal Accident Cover, which you can purchase from your local financial adviser.
Personal Property
KRFC takes no responsibility for, and hereby, excludes liability to the fullest extent permitted by law, for any personal injury or loss or damage to any personal property sustained while playing Tag or while present at KRFC Tag events.
Health Check Up
KRFC recommends that all players, who have health-related concerns about taking part in an KRFC Event, visit their local GP for a health check-up before participating in the Event
