Field Games & Wide Games Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for field games & wide games in scouting & guiding settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for field games & wide games in scouting & guiding settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Improves physical fitness, agility, and coordination in a fun setting.
- Promotes teamwork and communication through large-scale group activities.
- Encourages problem-solving and strategy development in games.
- Enhances group bonding and morale through shared play.
- Builds confidence and resilience through active participation.
Typical hazards & measures
- Playing in public areas and interaction with bystanders — Brief participants on respect for the public and property. Mark game zones with signage or cones. Station leaders at access points to warn approaching pedestrians, cyclists, or dogs. Pause play if crowds enter.
- Inadequate supervision of large areas — Position leaders strategically around the field—not just at edges—so every zone is visible. Use radios and routine check-ins. Designate responders to rotate and patrol less visible areas during play for rapid assistance.
- Misuse of props or unsafe modifications — Standardise props and game aids. Prohibit player-modified tools. Inspect before reuse. If creative use is encouraged (e.g. fox trails), supervise crafting and test props in-situ before gameplay.
- Equipment-related injury — Use soft or blunt-tipped props. Ensure participants practice safe holding, carrying, and spacing. Brief to avoid swinging or throwing at height. Supervise retrieval of dropped items to prevent accidents.
- Fatigue, heat, or dehydration — Schedule games with frequent breaks. Provide hydration, shade, and cooling options. Rotate high-energy players. Watch for signs of heat stress or tiredness and enforce rest when needed.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Field Games & Wide Games to begin immediately.
- Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
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FAQ
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