Protecting the sport at all levels.
Free, expert-backed safety resources for the clubs, coaches, and organizations we protect. Fewer emergencies, faster responses, and safer seasons, built from the best available evidence and the organizations that set the bar.
Open to everyone. No forms, no paywall. Protection includes education.
The Golden Standard for Emergency Action Plans
The one-page plan that turns a medical emergency into a rehearsed response.
The Golden Standard for Concussion Response
How to recognize a possible concussion and what to do in the first five minutes.
The Golden Standard for Cardiac Readiness
The three policies that save young athletes from sudden cardiac arrest.
The Golden Standard for Heat Safety
Exertional heat stroke is survivable with the right plan. Build yours.
The Golden Standard for Training Load and Overuse
Warm-up and load-management habits proven to cut injuries by a third.
The Golden Standard for Athlete Safeguarding
Plain-English help implementing the policies that protect minor athletes.
Why an insurance program publishes safety resources
Golden is the protection partner behind national sports organizations and their member clubs. The best claim is the one that never happens, and the best emergency is the one a venue rehearsed for. So we maintain The Golden Standard: a growing library of practical, checklist-first resources built on the published work of the leading bodies in sports medicine and safety. Every resource is free, whether or not your organization is in a Golden program.
Safety planning and coverage go together. Clubs in a Golden program can claim a complimentary coverage review, a membership benefit performed by a licensed specialist with no obligation.
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The Golden Standard resources are educational materials, not medical, legal, or coverage advice. Always follow your organization's policies, your governing body's rules, and the direction of qualified medical professionals. In an emergency, call 911.