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    • The Safe Stars Initiative

      Safe Stars is a collaboration between the Tennessee Department of Health and the Program for Injury Prevention in Youth Sports at The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.

      Event Objectives:

      The Safe Stars initiative recognizes youth sports leagues throughout Tennessee for providing the highest level of safety for their young athletes. Safe Stars consists of 3 levels: gold, silver, and bronze, and involves implementation of policies around topics such as concussion education, weather safety and injury prevention.

       

      Desired Outcomes:

      Safe Stars’ goal is to provide resources and opportunities for every youth sports league to enhance their safety standards. The criteria for achieving recognition as a Safe Stars league has been developed by a committee of health professionals dedicated to reducing sports-related injuries among youth.

       

      Safe Stars Standards

      To reach the initial level of recognition, Bronze Star standard, a league must adhere to the following safety standards:

      • Emergency Action Plan (EAP) / Team emergency contacts (specific plan and practiced annually)
      • Background checks completed on all coaches
      • Minimum of 2 coaches CPR/AED certified (one always present)
      • AED on site for all practices and games
      • All coaches trained in concussion and sudden cardiac arrest recognition/management
      • Severe weather policy (including heat and lightning)
      • Anaphylaxis and Allergy Emergency plan
      Standards for Silver Star (Choose 2) and Gold Star (choose 4) Levels include:
      • Pre-participation Physical Examination (PPE) required
      • Risk and safety information/policies relayed to parents/guardians
      • All coaches complete additional health, safety and injury prevention training
      • All athletic equipment undergoes safety checks
      • Medical professional (ATC, first responder, etc.) on site for all games
      • Medical professional (ATC, first responder, etc.) on site for all practices
      • ALL coaches CPR/AED certified
      • On site tobacco policy / “Young Lungs at Play”
      • Promote positive culture and standard of expectations regarding behavior
      Safe Stars Application

      To become a Safe Star League, please apply at: https://tdhrc.health.tn.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=DCXLPFH8LA

      The application recommends that various documents supporting completion of criteria for Safe Stars be uploaded (i.e. CPR/AED certification, inclement weather policies, etc.), so be prepared before beginning the application. Uploading all documents will shorten your application review process.

      • Review the criteria and resources page before applying to make sure your league is qualified
      • Pending application acceptance, your league will receive a certificate of recognition along with a digital copy of the Safe Star logo to display.
      • If you do not achieve a Safe Star level, you may reapply at any time.
      • Your Safe Star recognition will be in effect for 5 years, after which time you must re-apply.
      • You may apply for a higher level star at any time (i.e. your league can qualify for gold instead of silver).

      For more information, visit the TN Department of Health.

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