At Barkers', we take the safety of all our players seriously. Senior players are supported by trained sports therapists for training and games, all teams are supported by trained first aiders.
Our sports therapists
Kate Collins, is our Lead Sports Therapist. She is part of the Men's 1st XV team, providing match day therapy and first aid cover, as well as injury and rehab advice on Tuesday and Thursday training nights.
Kate is also our Rugby Safe Lead, so is responsible for ensuring that Barkers' adheres to all rules and guidance in keeping players safe. Please contact Kate for any queries relating to on-the pitch safety. Kate also manages the Mini and Junior first aiders.
Qvontia Perry-Straker is our Sports Therapist for Women's XV and Men's 2's. She provides match day therapy and first aid cover, as well as injury and rehab advice on Wednesday training nights.
Rugby Safe!
For Mini and Junior, if you have a query regarding first aid or a rugby injury/incident, you should speak to your first aider first, or your Team Manager/Team Administrator, however Kate can also be contacted with queries.
Headcase protocols
All players, parents and guardians understand the lengths that rugby clubs and the RFU are going to, to make rugby as safe as possible for everyone involved. Head injuries and concussion is one area of high importance. We recommend that all players, parents and guardians complete this headcase-e-learning and have a look at the infographic below.
