School officials should exert every effort to reduce athletic injuries. Football is one of the most hazardous sports, and every care should be exercised for the protection and safety of the players. The following suggestions are offered for consideration:

1. Have a written permit from the parents to secure emergency medical services in case of injury.

2. See to it that players are properly equipped with adequate protection such as shoulder, hip, kidney and knee pads; helmets; etc.

3. Give immediate attention to all injuries, even seemingly unimportant scratches and bruises. Be prepared for hot weather practice.

4. Have all players covered by an athletic insurance policy, and arrange for a physician to be present at every game.

5. Secure TASO officials who will enforce the rules designed to protect the players. Be courteous to officials, and see that they are given adequate protection.

6. See to it that the playing field is well sodded and in the best possible condition. The playing field should have a restraining fence around it to restrain the crowd and keep them from moving onto the field.

7. Do not use unslaked lime. The use of unslaked lime for marking football fields is dangerous.

8. The home team should provide four deputized persons or officers to be placed in each corner of the football field for the purpose of stopping improper conduct of fans and to provide an escort for game officials.