Highgate School
Haileybury School
A very warm welcome to another weekend of sport at Berkhamsted. Today we welcome Highgate School for boys football fixtures and Haileybury School for boys rugby union fixtures
We hope that the weather will not impact our fixtures this weekend but please keep a close eye on SOCS, the school website and Instagram pages for updates, postponements and changes in fixture venues or timings.
Parking is available at the rear of Ashlyns School (HP4 3AH) and Haslam Field (HP4 3NG) for the Chesham Road fixtures.
Tom Pierce - Director of Sport
Highgate School
Haileybury School
Important information:
First Aid
The First Aid Room is located at the David Case Pavilion at Chesham Road and First Aid provision will be available pitchside.
Emergency Contacts
Tom Pierce (Director of Sport) 07701 398415
David Vila (Head of Football) 07701 398416
Charlie-Mae Steed (Head of Lacrosse) 07772 065703
Richard Pryor (Head of Rugby) 07761 046497
Local Hospitals
Stoke Mandeville Hospital A&E (10 miles)
Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL.
Watford General Hospital A&E (10 miles)
Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0HB.
Hemel Hempsted Hospital Urgent Care Centre (4 miles)
NO A&E Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4AD
Saturday’s Fixtures
Boys Football v Highgate School
Kitchener’s Field (HP4 1HE). Parking available on site. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
Saturday’s Fixtures
Boys Rugby Union v Haileybury School
Chesham Road Playing Fields (HP4 3AE). Parking available at Ashlyns School (HP4 3AH) and Haslam Field (HP4 3NG). NO DOGS ALLOWED.
Head Injuries & Concussion
Concussion is a complex process caused by trauma that transmits force to the brain either directly or indirectly and results in temporary impairment of brain function. Its development and resolution are rapid and spontaneous. Ultimately if you are unsure at any stage if a player has a head injury or is concussed you should seek medical attention. Listed below are some of the possible signs of concussion.
Headaches - It is only normal after a blow to the head to suffer a mild headache. There could be some bruising or mild swelling over the scalp which may be tender, but this doesn’t necessarily mean a player has concussion. If the headache seems to be getting worse this could be a cause for concern so seek medical attention.
Drowsiness - means they cannot be roused. It can be common for players to want to sleep for a short time (especially children), and it will be okay to let them do so. If there are further concerns you can wake them a few times during the night, especially if a knock on the head has happened just before bedtime. If, on the other hand, they are difficult to wake or show signs of confusion, seek medical attention.
Other Symptoms - Confusion, unsteadiness, memory loss and convulsiveness.
If players show any signs of the above they should seek medical attention. These are merely guidelines as you know your student better than anyone else, but please remember signs and symptoms could take up to 48 hours to develop and should be monitored.
Berkhamsted School takes all head injuries seriously and all members of PE staff are First Aid trained and follow the RFU Head Case protocol if a student sustains a head injury.
School match days are also covered by the 1st XV physiotherapist, as well as Pro Medicus Ambulance who are available if there are concerns.
In serious cases students would be referred to a local hospital (listed at the beginning of the programme) as they would with any other serious injury.
