ICE RINK - CHEMICAL SPILL / ATTACK

Prior to the start of the season - become familiar with the ice rink emergency procedures.

The coach should:

  1. remain calm
  2. communicate and cooperate with the ice rink management
  3. remain in the ice rink
  4. take athletes to a room where you can close all of the doors and windows
  5. take attendance and make certain all of your athletes are present
  6. do not allow athletes to drink from public fountains, etc…
  7. have your athletes cover nose and mouth with handkerchief or other material
  8. attempt to locate anyone missing; determine their last known location
  9. report any missing person to the fire department or rescue team
  10. contact the athletic director
  11. await further instructions from the authorities
  12. contact parents
  13. follow school protocol regarding media contact
  14. follow school protocol for releasing athletes

The athletic director / event manager should:

  1. remain calm
  2. assess the situation
  3. contact 911
  4. notify the contest officials
  5. suspend the contest
  6. document contest information (score, time left in contest, etc…)
  7. tell coaches to take attendance and account for entire team; tell visiting team coach where to go should evacuation be necessary
  8. make announcement shown below
  9. assist in the evacuation of the ice rink
  10. communicate and cooperate with emergency personnel
  11. make sure all teams have evacuated the ice rink
  12. inform parents of the situation
  13. follow school protocol regarding media contact
  14. follow school protocol for releasing athletes
  15. contact the AD from the opposing school to inform of the situation and reschedule the contest

PA Script

Ladies and gentlemen – We have been informed that a chemical spill has occurred nearby. The contest is being cancelled. For your safety and the safety of those around you, we ask that you do the following: Cover your mouth and nose. Refrain from eating, drinking, chewing gum, and putting anything in your mouth. Athletes, report to your coaches and follow their directions. Coaches, take your athletes to ______. Spectators please gather your belongings and proceed in a calm and orderly fashion to ______. Information regarding the rescheduling of this contest will be available from your school athletic office at a later time.