While football is called a collision sport and serious injuries can occur during games and practices, they are rare. That being said, bumps and bruises as well as scrapes and cuts are common. All sports involve a certain amount of risk. We do our utmost to ensure the safety of our players. Players are properly outfitted in well-maintained equipment. All coaches are mandated to take the “Making headway in sport online course” All coaches are mandated to be certified in Football Canada’s “Safe contact course” Each team has a trainer who has been trained in first aid procedures.