The Travel Doctor
Traveller's medical & vaccination centre
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Sports Teams
Like any well-trained team, the secret to success lies in good preparation, & having all members of the team sharing the same goals & desire, to achieve their best. Preparation for international team travel is exactly the same, it is important to get everybody “on the same page”
The Travel Doctor-TMVC has many years of assisting sporting teams prepare for international trips, for both competition & holiday, & we specialise in assisting management & coaches get the team fully & comprehensively prepared for their international experience.
Special considerations for sporting team travel:
• We recognise that many factors are particular to this activity. Managers want safe, cost-effective travel. Coaches want good team bonding & optimal on-field performance. Players usually want on-field success & an enjoyable trip, while parents may have health & safety concerns too. Travel doctor understands all this & we try to maximise the outcomes for everyone involved.
• Ensuring optimal performance may mean tailoring advice, vaccinations & medications to suit the team, the individual athlete & the nature of the trip. Some elite athletes have very rigorous training programs & reduced opportunities for medical interventions, so we cater to suit their needs.
• Travel & sports insurance is important, & combination policies are required
• There is enormous value in having all members of the touring party prepared in the same way. This ensures that messages are similar, advice is consistent, & avoids the problem of anxious players & parents due to conflicting information
• Avoid unnecessary vaccines, medications, side-effects & costs by getting expert advice.
• Presentations & talks to groups can be very beneficial, & assist with team-building as well as compliance. Highlighting particular risks of various activities to a group with coaches & parents present is often
re-assuring to the group.
• Specific management of individuals with particular concerns or issues should be done, or assessment of
any individuals’ suitability to travel.
• Seek medical advice early for injury or illness.
• The Travel Doctor-TMVC provides consultant advice via email or phone.
• Travel with an appropriate medical kit, designed to meet the need of your group
• All members should practice safe sex when appropriate.
• The Travel Doctor-TMVC can manage any medical issues arising from travel. Travel Doctor-TMVC clinics throughout Australia have had much experience in preparing sporting groups, & advise an initial discussion well before the planned departure date. Special arrangements for groups are available, & medical kits can be tailored to groups or individuals.
Contact the National Client Manager or your closest Travel Doctor-TMVC clinic for further assistance.
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Learn about the medical requirements for your destination by checking out the Destination fact sheets
Other useful information can be found in the Travel health fact sheets
Work out your vaccine requirements by looking at the My Travel Health Planner
