Travelling with sports teams Flashcards
1
Q
What are things to prep for when travelling with team?
A
- Information of environment, medical facilities, accomodation, sporting facilities
- Medical contacts
- Equipment and kit: game day as well as rehab equipment
- Therapeutic exemption forms
- Vaccination records
2
Q
What are things to consider about a destination of travel?
A
- Climate
- Altitude
- Pollution
- Vaccination
- Food availability
- Water supply quality
3
Q
What are accommodation concerns?
A
- Air-conditioning/heating
- Athlete accommodation requirements
- Plinth there?
- Medical room?
4
Q
What should you determine about your team and your role?
A
- Who is the coach, who are the players etc
- What is your role during the campaign
5
Q
What must you brief your athlete about before leaving?
A
- Drug testing
6
Q
How can you manage jet lag/prevent jet-lag
A
Adjust light exposure and eating/sleeping
Training times at home to coincide with competition time
Meal times: smaller more frequent/ taken at appropriate times
Hydration
7
Q
What determines severity of jetlag?
A
- Number of timezones crossed
- Lack of travel experience
- Dehydration
- Stress
- Excess food/alcohol
8
Q
What is a psychological consideration with travelling?
A
Maintain support emotionally for athletes
