Keys to securing your Sporting Club on Matchday

Learn about key methods to securing your Sporting Club on Matchday to make for a safe and positive environment for all, including, fans, guests, players, match officials, and club members.
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Crowd Control:

Managing large, public gatherings to prevent risks & hazards to safety such as anti-social behaviour, violence, and disorder. Crowd Control crucial for public safety especially at sporting events.

Entry & Exit:

Monitoring entry & exit is crucial in managing safe flow of traffic, adhering to any capacity limits, and enforcing any safety or security procedures as a condition of entry.

Bag Checks & Metal Detection:

Performing bag checks & metal detection wanding at entry points is a pivotal security measure to cease any objects that may potentially cause harm or put people at risk, ensuring the safety of all attending the sporting event.

Consistent Security Presence:

Adding adequate security presence and implementing continuous security patrolling throughout event grounds can help minimise any security risks or misbehavior by fans / guests.

First-Aid Trained Officers:

Being a sporting event, the added bonus of having first-aid trained officers on site can be instrumental in responding to any emergencies and providing a duty of care to guests.

Safety of Players & Match Officials:

Making the safety of players & match officials on matchday should be a top priority. This means escorting players & match officials to and from playing ground/pitch/court before, during, and after the game has concluded, as well as escorting them to their vehicles/means of transport after the game if necessary.

Responsible Service of Alcohol:

Enforcing RSA is a vital security measure in both adhering to RSA guidelines & regulations, as well as minimising any alcohol fuelled violence/misbehaviour.
 

Safety & Emergency Procedures:

Having safety & emergency procedures in place is the best & most effective way to keep all guests safe on matchday, making everybody welcome and providing them with a safe environment. These procedures should also include allocating convenient emergency access points for emergency services in the event of an emergency on matchday.

 

If you are in need advice on how to ensure your Sporting Club is safe on matchday & being compliant with necessary Rules & Regulations, you can reach out to us at Auscare Protective Services for high level security advice today.