Club Risk Assessment Template
English Disc Golf Association
| Version | 1.0 (Adopted) |
|---|---|
| Status | Turnkey Club Template |
| Adopted / Verified | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Next review | 12 Months (15 Sep 2027) |
| Statutory basis | Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 & Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 |
| Document owner | EDGA Board |
| Classification | Public |
English Disc Golf Association · Official Operating Document
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How to use this template
Use this template for regular club sessions, beginner sessions, leagues, volunteer workdays or temporary disc golf activity. Adapt it to the site, activity, weather, players and permissions in place.
This template is a starting point. It does not remove the club’s responsibility to check the venue, manage risks and stop activity if conditions become unsafe.
Activity
Club name: [Club Name]
Name of activity: [Activity Name]
Location: [Location]
Date of assessment: [Date]
Review date: [Review Date]
Assessed by: [Assessor Name]
Session lead or event lead: [Session Lead]
Emergency access point: [Access Point]
Nearest postcode or what3words: [Postcode / what3words]
Activity summary
Briefly describe the activity, who is expected to attend and whether the activity is a regular session, beginner session, junior activity, competition, workday or temporary course.
Participants expected:
Juniors attending: Yes / No
Public space shared with other users: Yes / No
Permission or booking required: Yes / No
Permission confirmed by:
Risk rating guide
Use a simple low, medium or high rating. If a risk is high and cannot be reduced, do not run the activity until further controls are in place.
Hazards and controls
| Hazard | Who may be harmed | Existing controls | Risk after controls | Further action needed | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disc impact | Players, public, volunteers | Players briefed to check fairways and landing areas before throwing. Play paused when people enter throwing or landing areas. | Medium | Add spotters for blind shots or busy areas. | [Name] | [Date] |
| Shared public space | Public, dog walkers, families, players | Club follows course rules, gives way where needed and avoids throwing near other users. | Medium | Confirm any council or landowner expectations. | [Name] | [Date] |
| Slips, trips and falls | Players, visitors, volunteers | Course conditions checked before play. Players advised to wear suitable footwear. | Low | Identify known uneven, wet or steep areas before session. | [Name] | [Date] |
| Weather, heat, cold or storms | Players, juniors, volunteers | Forecast checked. Activity cancelled or paused if conditions are unsafe. | Low | Agree cancellation message route and threshold. | [Name] | [Date] |
| Water, roads or out-of-bounds areas | Players, juniors, public | Players briefed on boundaries and unsafe retrieval areas. | Medium | Mark restricted areas or adapt layout if needed. | [Name] | [Date] |
| Junior attendance | Juniors, parents, volunteers | Parent or guardian arrangements confirmed. Welfare contact known. | Medium | Check supervision, emergency contacts and photography consent. | [Name] | [Date] |
| New or inexperienced players | Beginners, public | Safety briefing given. Beginners paired with experienced players where possible. | Low | Prepare beginner briefing notes and loan disc guidance. | [Name] | [Date] |
| Manual handling or course setup | Volunteers | Volunteers briefed. Heavy items moved by suitable people. | Low | Identify any lifting, tools or installation tasks before work starts. | [Name] | [Date] |
| First aid or injury response | Players, public, volunteers | First aid plan known and emergency access point identified. | Medium | Confirm who has a charged phone and how emergency services access the site. | [Name] | [Date] |
| Safeguarding or welfare concern | Juniors, adults at risk, members | Welfare contact known. Concerns recorded and escalated under club policy. | Medium | Remind volunteers of reporting route before junior activity. | [Name] | [Date] |
Emergency arrangements
Nearest access point:
First aid contact:
Emergency contact process:
Mobile phone coverage checked:
Defibrillator location, if known:
Who will meet emergency services:
Safety briefing
Before play starts, explain:
- Do not throw until the fairway and landing area are clear.
- Stop play when members of the public enter the throwing or landing area.
- Call a warning loudly if a disc may hit someone.
- Respect other park, venue or course users.
- Follow the session lead’s instructions if weather or conditions change.
- Report injuries, near misses or concerns before leaving the site.
Incident recording
Record injuries, near misses, conduct issues, safeguarding concerns and venue issues using the club incident report form.
Review
Review date:
Reviewed by:
Changes made: