Compliance kit
AED signage
In an emergency nobody should have to ask where the AED is. Signs at the entrance and along the way to the cabinet help a bystander find it.
What the law says
By January 1, 2027, a youth sports organization must have a written cardiac emergency response plan. The plan covers where AEDs are located and what to do in a sudden cardiac arrest; the responsibilities of coaches, administrators, and athletes; and how those people are notified of the plan and trained on it.
What to look for
- Uses the standard AED symbol (a heart with a lightning bolt) and is readable from across a field or gym.
- Outdoor-grade material for fields: metal or UV-resistant plastic, not paper or thin vinyl.
- Directional arrows where the AED is around a corner or inside a building.
- Matches the AED locations your plan lists, so the plan and the signs agree.
Shop on Amazon
Buying equipment doesn't make your organization compliant. Training, the written plan, and the parent notice are separate duties. See the checklist for organizations or go back to thecompliance kit.