This Concussion Code of Conduct must be reviewed annually. Governing your actions by this Code of Conduct will minimize the risk of concussion and ensure you are aware of the signs of concussions and you act honestly and appropriately should symptoms of a concussion be noticed.
I will help prevent concussions by:
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Wearing the proper equipment for my sport and wearing it correctly.
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Developing my skills and strength so that I can participate to the best of my ability.
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Respecting the rules of my sport or activity.
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Demonstrating my commitment to fair play and respect for all (respecting other athletes, coaches, team trainers and officials).
I will care for my health and safety by taking concussions seriously, and I understand that:
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A concussion is a brain injury that can have both short-term and long-term effects.
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A blow to my head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that causes the brain to move around inside the skull may cause a concussion.
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I don’t need to lose consciousness to have had a concussion.
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I have a commitment to concussion recognition and reporting, including self-reporting of possible concussion and reporting to a Designated Person when an individual suspects that another individual may have sustained a concussion.
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Continuing to participate in further training, practice or competition with a possible concussion increases my risk of more severe, longer lasting symptoms, and increases my risk of other injuries.
I will not hide concussion symptoms. I will speak up for myself and others.
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I understand that if I have a suspected concussion, I will be removed from sport and that I will not be able to return to training, practice or competition until I undergo a medical assessment by a Qualified Healthcare Professional and have been medically cleared to return to training, practice or competition.
- I will take the time I need to recover, because it is important for my health.
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I understand my commitment to supporting the return-to-sport process and I will follow my sport’s Return-to-Sport Protocol.
