1. Tri-Golf Skills Challenge
RISK ASSESSMENT
Tri-Golf Skills Challenge
Likelihood
Unlikely
Possible
Likely
RISK CALCULATOR
Club/Society/Project Name:
CSW School Games Level 3
Location: Belfry Golf Club
Assessment Date:
9th July 2018
Assessment Approved by: PA
Activity (e.g. Tri-Golf/GFX/ Super Sixes):
Tri-Golf & Super Sixes
Sports Lead: Andy S
Consequence
Slightly harmful
Harmful
Extremely harmful
Trivial
Acceptable
Moderate
Substantial
Unacceptable
If reasonably practicable take some action to reduce risk
Action must be taken to remove or reduce risk.
No action required.
Hazard Observed
Who may be harmed?
Consequence (C) What’s the worst thing that can happen?
Likelihood (L)
Risk rating before controls
C x L
Control Measures
Calculation of Risk
(after control measures)
EXAMPLE
Environmental Hazards (indoor & outdoor).
Pupil, staff, leaders
Harmful
Possible
Moderate
During set up, all areas and surfaces to be checked for damage , also check there is sufficient space for games and surface is suitable (i.e. too hard / soft).
Acceptable
Any objects on the ground
Pupils,
Staff, leaders
Slip or trip injuries
Playing surface to be checked to highlight areas which may be uneven.

2. Tri-Golf Skills Challenge
RISK ASSESSMENT
Tri-Golf Skills Challenge
Hazard Observed
Who may be harmed?
Consequence - what’s the worst thing that can happen?
Likelihood (L)
Risk rating before controls
(C x L)
Control Measures
Calculation of Risk
(after control measures)
Person being hit by golf ball.
Pupils ,
Staff,
Leaders,
Spectators
Minor injuries
Possible
Moderate
Games organised/ set up as follows to reduce risk of injury:
Safety areas placed 3m (3 club lengths) behind children’s hitting area. Only one club and ball is used per teeing area. Maximum two tees per game. Children should not run with clubs. No real golf balls used on school grounds. Tri-golf balls are soft foam and clubs are plastic. Adapted Golf Xtreme balls are lightweight 30% and will not cause damage.
All equipment stored away from children waiting to play in safety area.
A “STOP” command is shouted and made clear in safety talk at start of activity in case anyone moves out the of the safety area whilst not taking part. Children will only hit when leader says so. Check all behind safety area.
Children not playing to be behind red safety cones at all times. All children hit golf balls under controlled conditions into the same target area and in same direction. No one should be in danger of being hit with ball.
All golf clubs checked before start of play for any breakages.
Acceptable
Children falling over
Pupils
Minor Injuries
The activity involves running to fetch balls and coming back to hitting area. All surfaces to be checked to make sure they are clean, free from rubbish and not slippery.
Children left alone with coach
Pupils, Staff
1 2 1 with a minor
Not possible
All work to be carried out in groups and with teacher present if using an outside coach. All coaches are CRB checked and qualified Tri-golf / Golf Xtreme coaches. Toilet breaks to be managed.

3. Tri-Golf Skills Challenge
RISK ASSESSMENT
Tri-Golf Skills Challenge
Hazard Observed
Who may be harmed?
Consequence - what’s the worst thing that can happen?
Likelihood (L)
Risk rating before controls
(C x L)
Control Measures
Calculation of Risk
(after control measures)
Physical Injury
Pupils
Minor Injuries
Possible
Low
All children embark on warm-up activity before session begins. Coaches should be aware of any child’s medical history / disability. All equipment used is suitable for the children’s ages (Primary -Tri-golf, Secondary – Golf Xtreme).
Acceptable
Collisions with other participants during the activity
Instructors ensure there is good group control during the session.
Action required
Responsible person
Completion Date
Weather – if hot make sure the children have suitable rest and recovery during competition and also they are fully hydrated
This is a generic Sport Risk Assessment which identifies the common hazards and control measures associated with this type of event.
Before the event commences the Sports Lead will complete an on the day venue Risk Assessment and respond accordingly.
Review Date: Annually
Coach / Teachers