ICE RINK - SEVERE WEATHER & TORNADO
Prior to the start of the season - become familiar with the ice rink emergency procedures
Severe Weather & Tornado Watch –
The coach should:
1. monitor weather reports
2. prepare for a tornado
3. determine shelter location
4. contact the athletic director
5. follow school protocol for releasing athletes
Tornado Warning – Take shelter. The shelter area in the ice rink is ____________.
The coach should:
1. remain calm
2. have a list of all athletes present that day, account for each athlete once
in shelter
3. have athletes remain quiet and have them listen to instructions
4. have athletes sit on the floor facing the wall, legs crossed, head down
and hands clasped over head
5. avoid spaces that are opposite doorways, areas with swinging doors,
rooms with windows or glass, areas with large roof
6. contact the athletic director
7. follow school protocol for releasing athletes
The athletic director / event manager should:
1. talk with the officials and coaches
2. communicate with the ice rink management
3. make certain the shelter area is unlocked and available
4. document contest information (score, time left in contest, possession,
etc…)
IF it is determined that you need to take shelter…
5. make announcement shown below
6. evacuate athletes, coaches, and spectators to the designated shelter
area
7. assist with the evacuation; make certain no one remains
8. contact principal and/or superintendent
9. contact the AD from the opposing school to inform of the situation and
reschedule the contest
10. communicate cancellation and rescheduling information with the
media
PA Script
Ladies and gentlemen - Due to the severe weather conditions we are experiencing, please
take shelter. For your safety and the safety of others, we ask you to remain calm and
quiet. Athletes, report to your coaches and go to _______ (designated shelter area).
Spectators, please take cover in _______. You will be given additional information when
it is available.