Section 8: Safety Considerations
Same primary injury risk as WAF: spiral humerus fractures, shoulder strain, elbow ligament damage. CAWF mandates competitor education on safe arm posture; referees authorized to halt for breaks in arm position. On-site athletic trainer required at provincial qualifiers; full medical team + ambulance at Canadian Nationals. Concussion protocol unnecessary in this sport (no head contact). Pre-competition medical clearance for Masters+ and Para divisions. AED on-site at championship-level events. Mandatory junior-development warm-up protocol.