You can't eliminate risk in sports and physical activities - and obviously some are riskier than others. However, you can help to protect everyone.
This can be done by choosing the right insurance and also ensuring that you have robust health and safety policies.
Your group has responsibility for the health and safety of people who visit, work, or are affected by your activities.
This includes:
Your club or organisation has a duty to care for these people (and others).
Undertaking risk assessments and having a clear health and safety policy will help you to manage this obligation.
If your organisation has paid employees, you'll be bound by the Health and Safety at Work Act.
This means that you're required to provide a safe working environment for staff and others using the premises where the work takes place.
Your insurance should cover members and visiting competitors. It must include volunteers, officials, parents, spectators and players.
Your national governing body may provide insurance as part of an affiliation package. Alternatively, contact a specialist insurance broker for advice.
Certain types of insurance may be compulsory for clubs or groups that want to enter into competitions or leagues.
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Having robust health and safety policies will help to keep everyone safe.
You should also carry out regular risk assessments.