Who requires it?
The federation, its provincial office or the school sports unit may make an ambulance and medical staff a condition for play. Ask them what is required and how early the vehicle must be there; we plan to that.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Before kick-off | Vehicle arrives and reports ready to the referee |
| During play | Crew waits pitch-side with a view of the game |
| Injury | Crew enters when the referee signals |
| Full time | Stays until players have left the pitch |
The vehicle stands close to the pitch, clear of spectator entrances, with direct access to the road. Check the vehicle gate will be unlocked.
Most common: ankle and knee sprains, muscle injuries, head knocks, suspected fractures, dehydration and, rarely, cardiac events. If the body requires an ambulance, whether play continues when it leaves depends on its rules — tournaments sometimes plan a second vehicle. Clubs with regular home fixtures can agree a seasonal plan: ambulance hire. See event ambulance.