Section 8: Safety Considerations
Sand surface reduces blunt-impact injury risk vs indoor mat (softer landing), but increases ankle/knee instability injuries from uneven footing during throws. Mandatory pre-event medical screening. Heat-stress protocols for outdoor competition (mandatory water breaks, heat-stop authority, shaded rest areas). Sand-temperature monitoring (max-temperature thresholds for outdoor events). On-site athletic trainer + EMT + ambulance at FIAS Beach Sambo events. AED on-site. Sun exposure protocols: shaded venues preferred; sunscreen permitted between matches. Concussion protocol per FIAS medical guidelines.