First Aid and Insurance

The club maintains a dedicated team of Sports Med BC qualified First Aiders who provide pitch-side assistance and prioritize participant safety in coordination with management, captains, and coaches.

Concussion Protocol

The club follows World Rugby safety standards with a strict “Recognize and Remove” policy: any player suspected of sustaining a head injury is immediately removed from play and does not return to the same game. There is no field-side evaluation. Medical professionals must formally diagnose concussions.

Scribes Policy

• Medical clearance is mandatory before any return to play
• Gradual Return to Play (GRTP) protocol from World Rugby must be observed
• Players and coaches are responsible for reporting injuries via the club injury form

Insurance and Claim Information

All members require basic medical coverage through the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) or comparable insurance. Rugby Canada's insurance policy does not provide medical coverage if you do not have MSP.

New BC residents should apply for MSP immediately upon arrival. Working holiday visa holders need a valid permit for six or more consecutive months, BC residency of six or more months, and a minimum of 18 weekly work hours.

Rugby Canada Medical Care

Upon paying dues, members are covered by Rugby Canada's National Insurance Program. Fully registered players in BC receive excess accidental medical coverage on top of MSP for injuries sustained at sanctioned games and training.

Rugby Canada maintains the full claims process and every current form, including the injury report and witness report. Read it before filing a claim, and note the deadlines: you must see a doctor within 60 days of the injury, and claims must be submitted within 365 days.