The health and safety of our players is of the utmost importance to Virginia Rush.  Raising awareness of the prevention and proper treatment of sports injuries is the start to creating a safer environment for our children. We encourage all parents, legal guardians, players and coaches to read the information in the following sections to educate themselves and better understand important Health & Safety issues.

Safety is a Rush Core Value. The Virginia Rush Health & Safety Program is designed to provide education and be a resource to the community at large while creating and providing a healthy & safe environment for all players.

It is important for athletes, parents, legal guardians and coaches to openly and frequently communicate health issues with each other. In many cases, there will be a need to obtain treatment from a licensed medical professional to resolve injuries before returning to sports related activities.

Virginia Rush is providing this health & safety information to our club members in the interest of improving player health & safety. The material is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on our site.

IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.