What do I do if a player is struck by lightning?
Guideline- Canada
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Health Canada
- Weather safety
- Youth sport
- 2026
- Coaches
- AQHI
- Call 9-1-1 or the local ambulance service right away. Victims may have burns or shock.
- Lightning victims do not carry an electrical charge, so they can be safely handled.
- If breathing has stopped, start CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) if one is available.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Lightning safety overview (canada.ca).
Added 25 Oct 2026