Knowing how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, and what to do if a concussion happens – whether you’re an athlete, a student, a parent, a coach, a team trainer, an official or an educator– saves lives. The Ontario Government is committed to implementing Rowan’s Law by putting concussion safety information in the hands of people who need it most. Increasing awareness and changing conversations in sport, at school and in our homes, will result in transformative change to the way in which concussions are managed in amateur competitive sport and beyond.
Kitchener SC abides by the Ontario Soccer Concussion Policy & Procedures for Return to Play
Ontario Soccer Concussion Policy
Suspected Concussion Report Form
Soccer Canada Concussion Assessment Medical Report
Government of Ontario Concussion Awareness Resources
Concussion Awareness E-Booklet 10 & Under
Concussion Awareness E-Booklet 11-14
Concussion Awareness E-Booklet 15 & Up
Requirements of Rowan’s Law Legislation
Certain aspects of the Rowan’s Law legislation came into effect on July 1, 2019. Rowan’s Law is applicable to 65 sports in Ontario as well as educational institutions. In summary;
- From July 1 2019, all sports must have in place Concussion Code of Conducts for players/parents and coaches/trainers.
- From July 1 2019, all players, coaches, match officials, trainers at the point of registration must review and sign off on the Ontario Ministry’s Concussion Awareness Resources and the Ontario Soccer Concussion Code of Conduct. If the player is under 18 years of age then their parent/guardian must sign off. This needs to be done annually.
- Between July 1 and August 30 2019, all currently registered coaches and trainers must review and sign off on both the Ministry’s Concussion awareness resources and Ontario Soccer Concussion Code of Conduct.
- Between July 1 and August 30 2019, all currently registered match officials must review and sign off on the Ministry’s Concussion awareness resources.
- From July 1, 2020, all sports must have in place Concussion Removal and Return to Sport protocols.