Activity-Day Support
RESPOND Station
A staffed PlayWell support point for games, tournaments, races, camps, and other sports and recreation activities.
Why onsite support
A visible place to find support during the activity.
- Hydration and cooling support
- Organized readiness resources in one place
- Approved basic first-aid support within staff scope
- Emergency recognition and escalation
- Wellness and readiness resources for participants and families
- A visible place organizers and participants can go to find support
A RESPOND Station is not comprehensive event medical coverage.
What's included
One organized PlayWell presence.
- The qualified professional PlayWell assigns for the event — depending on the assignment, an athletic trainer or a nurse
- A RESPOND Pack
- Hydration and cooling resources appropriate to the accepted setup
- Approved basic first-aid support within staff scope
- Emergency recognition and escalation
- Wellness and readiness resources
- Incident documentation
- PlayWell-branded indoor or outdoor setup
- A Station Assistant when the accepted staffing plan requires nonclinical operational support
PlayWell assigns the appropriate qualified professional based on the event and our approved staffing framework. Assigned licensed professionals operate within their credential and assignment.
In action
How a Station runs.
- 01
Arrive
Staff arrive ahead of the activity and check in with organizers.
- 02
Set Up
The Station is set up in an agreed, visible location.
- 03
Support
Support is provided within PlayWell's defined scope during the activity.
- 04
Close Out
The Station closes out with documentation and a summary.
Questions
RESPOND Station FAQs
What does a RESPOND Station provide?
A staffed PlayWell support point with hydration and cooling resources, organized readiness supplies, basic first-aid support within assigned scope, emergency recognition and escalation, and documentation.
Who staffs a Station?
PlayWell assigns the appropriate qualified professional based on the event and our approved staffing framework. Depending on the assignment, this may be an athletic trainer or a nurse. A Station Assistant may provide nonclinical operational support when the accepted staffing plan includes one.
Is a Station medical coverage?
A Station is not automatically comprehensive medical coverage. It is not emergency medical services, not a clinic, and it does not replace coverage required by an organizer, venue, or governing body. Assigned licensed professionals operate within their credential and assignment.
What happens in an emergency?
Station staff recognize and escalate — including activating emergency services and notifying the organizer — within their assigned role and scope.
Are bottled water, sports drinks, snacks, or fruit included?
Not automatically. Those are only included when they are specifically scoped into the accepted setup.
Can a Station be indoors and outdoors?
Yes. PlayWell-branded setups are used in both indoor and outdoor venues.
What kinds of activities can a Station support?
Games, tournaments, races, camps, practices, field days, and other sports and recreation activity days.
Can we have more than one Station?
Yes, depending on venue layout, activity areas, and PlayWell capacity. Share your setup in Get Started.
Can a partner fund a Station for our community?
Sometimes. Through our partnership with Players Philanthropy Fund, the PlayWell Community Access Program expands PlayWell services to underserved communities, subject to available funding and fit.
Bring PlayWell to your next activity day.
Share the date, the venue, and what you're planning. We'll help you figure out the right setup.