Medical and Inclement Weather Plan
Event Managers are required to communicate the following plan to team contacts prior to the event and have a copy available on site at the medical area.
Nearest Hospital
Name: Presence St. Mary’s Hospital
Address: 500 W Court St, Kankakee, Illinois 60901
Phone Number: 815-937-2400
Medical Services provided at tournament
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We will have a member on staff trained in first aid and CPR.
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Where will the medical staff be at the event
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They will be at Tournament Central at Olivet Nazarene Intramural Fields.
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How can teams contact the medical staff (phone, radio)
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Teams may contact medical staff through phone at 443-433-6790.
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How will event staff communicate weather, emergency & schedule changes to teams
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Texting team captains as well as walking to the fields.
For inclement weather, multiple horns will blow as notice to get off the fields.
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Any other relevant information specific to your tournament, if applicable (Facility specific weather policies)
USA Ultimate Weather Policy (Facility may have their own policy)
For Lightning:
Flash-to-Bang: Begin counting when a lightning flash is sighted. Stop counting when the associated thunder is heard. Divide the count by five to determine how far away the lightning is. 30 seconds equals about six miles. Lightning has been known to strike from as far away as 10 miles, even under clear skies.
By the time the Flash-to-Bang count has reached 30 seconds, all individuals should be in a safe shelter location. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning or sound of thunder before resuming play.
For Extreme Heat and Cold: