event coverage
On-field and event coverage is an important part of the
Ottawa High Performance Centre's commitment to serving
Ottawa's sporting community. Our therapists have experience
with and are available to provide event coverage for all
levels of sport, from recreational tournaments to elite
level/professional sports teams.
Below are some of the questions we are frequently asked
about our field and event coverage:
What services does the OHPC provide during field and event
coverage?
Sports wrapping and support taping
Head injury and concussion care
Emergency spinal care
On-field injury assessment and care
General first aid
When is the OHPC available for field and event coverage?
We are available weekdays, weeknights and weekends
Two weeks advance notice is recommended
Who is eligible to use your service?
All sport teams
All levels of sports (recreational through to elite)
All types of sporting events (tournaments and single
games)
What are the qualifications of your staff members?
All event coverage is performed by certified athletic
therapists
All therapists possess current CPR and First Aid
certification
All are certified as Sports First Responders
What are the advantages of using a certified athletic
therapist?
Prevents liability issues for coaches and/or supervisors
Provides peace of mind for parents and the participants
Ensures participants of immediate care and management of
acute injuries which will reduce overall injury time
A certified athletic therapist is professionally trained
to deal with sports injuries on site
Clinical follow-up of field injuries is available
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