USA Field Hockey and SPORT iD, a free player safety app, have announced a partnership that will provide service to all members attending USA Field Hockey National Events.
Beginning Friday, participants at all USA Field Hockey’s National Indoor Tournament weekends in Lancaster, Penn. will be using the SPORT iD app as its official registration system as part of a pilot program.
“The safety of our membership is the most important aspect of every event we host,” Adam Andrasko, USA Field Hockey member services director, said in a statement. “SPORT iD provides USA Field Hockey members with an easy to use program that will allow us to make a great stride forward in bettering our safety processes.”
The SPORT iD app gives youth sports organizations temporary access to player information in seconds in the event of an emergency.
The app also provides universal check-in processes for players and parents that includes player verification, emergency contact information and medical history such as allergies, previous injuries and existing conditions.
Parents are also able to upload birth certificates and can sign required waivers through the app, which are then immediately delivered to any desired organization, league or coach. There is the ability to control which data is revealed to which users.
“Our app is designed to provide national governing organizations like USA Field Hockey with a better system for their members to communicate with event organizers in the interest of their child’s safety,” Tony Lowe, SPORT iD Co-Founder and Sniper Lacrosse youth all-star program owner, said in a statement. “From my years of experience, participation information is rarely accessible on site and with parents like USA Field Hockey, we are helping organizations fill this void. Our player safety app can help make youth sports safer.”
