Emergency & Safety

Immediate emergency - CALL 000 FIRST.

Do not delay emergency assistance while attempting to contact tournament organisers.

After calling 000, then contact the Tournament Director, Victoria Morton, on 0417 597 643.


Serious injury or medical incident

  • Stop play if necessary.

  • Make the immediate area safe.

  • Arrange first aid.

  • Call 000 where required.

  • Keep emergency access clear.

  • Notify the Tournament Director.

  • Complete an Incident Report once the immediate situation is under control.

Lost or missing child

  • Notify the Venue Manager immediately.

  • Keep the reporting parent, guardian or responsible adult with the Venue Manager where possible.

  • Alert relevant Hobart Cup officials at the venue.

  • Do not publicly broadcast unnecessary personal details about the child.

  • Contact the Tournament Director immediately.

  • Call 000 if there is an immediate safety concern.

  • Complete an Incident Report.

Threats, violence or serious behaviour

  • Prioritise safety and do not place yourself at risk.

  • Stop play or move people away from the situation if necessary.

  • Contact the Tournament Director.

  • Call 000 where there is violence, a serious threat or immediate danger.

  • Complete an Incident Report.

Unsafe field, goal or equipment

  • Stop use of anything presenting an immediate safety risk.

  • Notify the Tournament Director.

  • Do not resume use until the hazard has been addressed.

Severe weather

  • Suspend play if conditions become unsafe, including lightning, extreme wind or another immediate hazard.

  • Move people to a safe area where appropriate.

  • Notify the Tournament Director.

  • Play must not resume until the Tournament Director advises the Venue Manager that it is safe to do so.

Evacuation

  • Follow instructions from emergency services and tournament officials.

  • Keep emergency vehicle access clear.

  • Follow the venue-specific emergency information and assembly arrangements.

Do not delay contacting 000 for a genuine emergency incident