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Health & Safety Resources

Welcome to the Sacramento State Sport Clubs Safety Resources Center for sport and recreation clubs. Please use the sections on this page to explore the different areas of our Safety Management program and their resources.

Sacramento State Sport Clubs

Concussion Management Resources


Please review the documents below for information on the Sacramento State Sport Clubs Concussion Management Plan, Policy, and Resources.

Concussion Management Plan

Concussion Management Policy

Head Injury Information Card

Concussion Management FAQ

Emergency Action Plan for Sacramento State Sport Clubs

The Emergency Action Plan for Sacramento State Sport Clubs was created for the purpose of prevention and awareness of possible hazards and risks during participation in sporting activities and club travel.

Emergency Action Plan

Injury Reports

In the event of an injury at a club practice, training, competition, trip, etc., Safety Officers are responsible for completing an injury report. Injury reports must be submitted to Student Organizations & Leadership within 24 hours of the injury.

Report an Incident or Accident

Water Sports Safety Requirements


Lifeguard Certifications

Water sports are required to have either a coach, boat driver, Safety Officer, or President with a valid Lifeguard Certification on file with Student Organizations & Leadership. At least one member, officer, coach, or boat driver who is lifeguard certified must be at each club practice in order to provide safety to club members. Clubs that attend non-sanctioned competitions will also need to ensure a lifeguard is on site, whether that individual is connected to the club or provided by the host school/organization.

If a club would like to reserve the Sac State Pool, they are required to have a certified lifeguard present for the duration of each practice. The lifeguard must have the appropriate CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard Certification on file with Student Organizations & Leadership.


Sport Specific Requirements

All water sports are at a minimum required to meet the safety standards outlined by the club's corresponding national governing body linked below:

If the club's national governing body requires that specific safety standards are met at competitions (i.e. protective headgear, personal flotation devices, sport-specific equipment, safety equipment, etc.), those safety standards must also be met at practices and trainings.

Falls Overboard

Common Hand Signals

Personal Protection Devices

Cold Water Immersion