Injury Prevention
A series of injury prevention reports and factsheets,designed to reduce injuries and promote safe participation in sport are available for a range of sports by contacting Smartplay.
Additional reports are available from the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC).
Sports Ground Conditions and Injury Risk
In 2005, Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) commissioned a study to review issues relating ground and surface conditions in turf sports and their relationship to sports safety. The study includes a critical review of the standards and practices currently used by turf based sports and ground managers to assess ground safely and injury risk, It also investigates the current evidence relating to relationships between ground conditions and injury risk. The below report presents the outcomes of the study:
Sports Ground Conditions and Injury Risk Report - Full Report (PDF 1653 kb)
Sports Ground Conditions and Injury Risk Report - Appendices 2007 (PDF 604 kb)
The Artificial Grass For Sport Guide is a key resource for sporting clubs, local councils, and schools set to undertake an artificial grass project.
Good Practice Guidelines
The good practice guidelines and checklists prepared by the University of Ballart are available for download. These can be copied and customised by sport and local governments for use by community sports clubs.
Good Practice Match Day and Training Session Checklist (PDF 21 kb) or (Word 53 kb)
Good Practice Sports Ground Inspection Form (PDF 25 kb) or (Word 72 kb)