Combative (Martial Arts) and Wrestling safety standards update

Please be advised that an update was made to the intramural Combatives (Martial Arts) safety standards and to the interschool and intramural Wrestling safety standards which are effective immediately. Consult Wrestling and Combatives Safety Standards Updates for more information.

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Sample Safety Checklist - Gymnasium Equipment

Teachers must perform a visual check of equipment before the activity/sport to determine that it is in safe playing condition. Any broken equipment must be removed or repaired. This sample checklist can be used as a guide.

Site name:
Inspection date:
Inspection time:
Inspected by:

Badminton

  • Racquets useable (no splinters or broken strings)
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Badminton Net

  • Free of exposed wires along top and frayed wires along poles
  • Free of tears and holes
  • No sharp edges
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Badminton Posts

  • Hooks, pulleys and ratchet in good condition
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Ball Hockey/Floor Hockey

  • Goals have welds and frames in good condition
  • Wooden floor hockey sticks free of splinters
  • Plastic ball hockey sticks free of cracks and broken edges/ends
  • Stick blades secure to shaft
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Balls

  • All balls must be properly inflated
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Emergency Equipment

  • First aid kit fully stocked and accessible
  • Emergency phone numbers posted
  • Access to phone/office via the public announcement system
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Gymnastics Equipment - Balance Beam

  • No tears in covering (rips may be glued down)
  • Height-adjustment mechanism functional and in good condition
  • Balance beam is stable and level
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Gymnastics Equipment - Floor Exercise Tumbling Mats

  • No holes (rips may be taped)
  • Uniform thickness and Compaction throughout
  • Velcro in good condition
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Gymnastics Equipment - Mini-Trampoline

  • Stable with height-adjustment knobs in good condition
  • All springs in place with hooks pointing down or elastic cable in good condition
  • Frame pad completely covers springs/cables and frame
  • Non-slip rubber feet in good condition
  • Take-off surface in good condition
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Gymnastics Equipment - Pommel Horse

  • Horse is stable and level
  • No tears in covering (rips may be taped or glued down)
  • Height-adjustment mechanism in good condition
  • Pommels smooth, no chalk build-up
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Gymnastics Equipment - Rings

  • Ring stand (if used) secure and vertical (see Uneven Bars)
  • No kinks or knots in steel cables
  • No exposed frayed wire
  • Leather/webbing straps checked for wear
  • No splinters, cracks or chalk build-up
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Gymnastics Equipment - Take-off Board (not a springboard)

  • Free of splinters and broken tops/legs
  • Floor protection pads in good condition
  • Carpeted non-slip take-off surface in good condition
  • All bolts tightened and rubber non-slip pads in good condition
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Gymnastics Equipment - Parallel Bars/Uneven Parallel Bars/High Bar

  • Floor hooks in good condition
  • No “S” hooks
  • If quick-links are used, must be fully threaded
  • Turnbuckle hooks functional and fully threaded
  • No kinks or knots in steel cables
  • No exposed frayed cables
  • Loops in cables checked for wear
  • Height-adjustment mechanism in good condition
  • Wood/fiberglass rails have no cracks, splinters or caked-on chalk
  • Steel rail is straight
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Gymnastics Equipment - Vault and Box Horse

  • Pad and cover free from tears and wearing
  • Sufficient padding to absorb impact
  • Inner posts solid (box horse)
  • Height-adjustment mechanism in good condition
  • Free of cracks and splinters
  • Nuts, bolts and screws tight
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

High Jump

  • Standards, base, attachments and uprights in good condition
  • Portable pit cover free of tears
  • Portable pit foam in good condition
  • Fiberglass crossbars free of cracks and splinters
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Hoops

  • Free of cracks and bends
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Mats (for example, gymnastics, wrestling)

  • Covers free of tears and wearing
  • Foam in good condition
  • Velcro fasteners functional
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Permanent Climbing Walls

  • Inspect all climbing elements (for example, ropes, zip lines, harnesses, carabiners, helmets and ladders)
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Pool Equipment

  • Reaching assists in working order
  • Lane ropes in working order
  • Life jackets in good condition
  • Spinal board in good condition
  • Ring buoy in good condition
  • Starting blocks are secure when in place
  • Bench tops and supports free from cracks and splinters
  • Bolts and screws secure
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Scooter Boards

  • Wheels secure
  • Boards free of cracks and broken edges
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Softball

  • Wooden and metal bats not cracked
  • Good grip end to prevent slippage
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Volleyball Net

  • Free of exposed wires along top and frayed wires along poles
  • Free of tears and holes
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps:

Volleyball Posts

  • Hooks, pulls and ratchet in good condition
Yes
No
Follow Up/Action/Next Steps: