While minor bumps and scrapes are common in the event of a more significant injury or incident (including suspected concussions) coaches and parents are advised to document the issue as completely as they can and report this to KYSA, and possibly to our BC Soccer Insurance provided (details below).
All players, coaches, and team officials who have registered with KYSA are covered by the BC Soccer Sport Accident Insurance Program. This insurance
Sport Accident Insurance is coverage for sanctioned practices and games. This includes items such as dental, physiotherapy, accident reimbursement, accidental death, fracture indemnity, rehabilitation indemnity, tuition fees reimbursement, emergency transportation benefit, and eyeglasses or contact lenses expense.
- In the event of an injury or incident the coach or another team official MUST complete the Injury report form (below) and send one copy to office@kysa.net and keep another copy with their team for the duration of the season.
BC Soccer Injury Report Form (must be completed by the coach or team official at the time of the incident)
- After the injury or incident, the affected individual is advised to submit a claim report to BC Soccer if an insurance claim is likely. NOTE – The Insurance claim form MUST be submitted to BC Soccer within 30 days of the incident.
BC Soccer Participant Accident Claim Form (must be submitted to BC Soccer within 30 days of the incident)
- Return to Play protocols for Concussions (HERE) and other forms of injury (HERE) are to be followed by the participant and coach.
Please contact office@kysa.net with any questions you may have.