What must I check before kick-off?

From SA Rugby's BokSmart regulations and BokSmart's minimum ("Green") safety standards for club and community matches:

BokSmart certification

• Each coach must show you proof of BokSmart certification at least 15 minutes before kick-off.
• Your assistant referees must be certified.

Emergency action plan

• The home team management must present its emergency action plan to you before the match.
• You confirm that the requirements for a safe environment and the emergency plan are in place before allowing the match to start.

Minimum medical cover and equipment

• One or two people trained in emergency field-side care (a trained first aider or paramedic) per match or field in use.
• A spinal board and harness, and cervical collars and head blocks.
• The BokSmart Concussion Guide. A SCAT tool and a first aid bag are also required, except in certain under-resourced communities.

Medical staff

• Give qualified medical staff permission to enter the field, or agree it before kick-off.