Safety of students should always be high in priority for teachers. It is the teacher’s job to make sure that students are aware of safety rules, both in the gym and on the ice. It is virtually impossible to stop injury and accidents from happening but the following are some preventative measures a teacher must take and be aware of.
 
 

Gym safety:

• a proper warm-up
• proper clothing and footwear (loose clothing, socks)
• no gum to prevent choking hazard
• safe equipment (not broken, no jagged edges)
• curlers must stay aware of games beside them (never run through a game in play)
• scooter boards are not to be stood on and should not be left lying around
• gym floor must be clean and free of dust to avoid groin injuries
• teacher should know emergency procedures (class evacuation and meeting place, location of nearest phone and first aid kit)

Curling rink safety:
 

• all gym rules also apply to a rink situation
• no student should attempt to leave the rink without teacher supervision
• use your grip foot to step onto the ice, never your slider foot
• always step off the ice with your sliding foot first
• always hold your broom with two hands except during the delivery
• always have your broom with you on the ice as it provides stability
• watch for stray rocks (make a call to warm others)
• never try to stop a moving rock with your hands or feet, use your broom
• never attempt to run or hop on the ice, one should always slide
• if you can’t keep up with a moving rock while sweeping, stop
• never attempt to pick up a curling rock
• If you are ever feeling sick to the point where your balance is impaired or you feel weak, stay off of the ice.

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