Section 8: Safety Considerations
Creator Cup follows NBA injury-prevention + safety standards. Pre-event medical screening for all participants (athletic + cardiac clearance). On-court athletic trainer + team physician at every game. Standard NBA concussion protocol: removal-for-evaluation, multi-stage return-to-play, mandatory rest period. Court inspection pre-game. AED courtside. Creators who are not in regular athletic training are encouraged to undergo additional pre-event physical conditioning + medical clearance to reduce injury risk vs experienced basketball players. Mental health support resources offered for high-profile creators dealing with public-facing competition pressure.