Emergency Action Plans and Maps

Purpose of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)

EAPs are an integral piece of the overall system we use to proactively identify and manage the risks inherent to the sport of mountain biking, while supporting the goals of developing student-athletes as riders and having fun. EAPs help you think through the challenges and appropriateness of each practice and or event venue, as well as help you plan ahead and prepare for managing incidents that occur during practice or events. They also are a primary tool for assessing if practice venues are in line with the level of first aid training required for coaches. NICA’s first aid requirements for coaches are largely dictated by whether an injured person can reach definitive care within one hour. EAPs help team leaders predict likely timelines to definitive care for each venue and for specific areas within the venue.