Concussion Policy
Concussion must be taken seriously
Staff responsibility
- Any student with a suspected concussion MUST be removed immediately from training/play and not return.
- They should be medically assessed and emergency services contacted.
- They MUST not be left alone.
- They MUST not be given anything to eat or drink.
- Parents will be telephoned and made award of the situation as soon as possible.
ALL STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE A BANG TO HIS/HER HEAD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED TO FIRST AID/NURSE STATION.
What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion?
The signs and symptoms of a concussion usually start at the time of the injury but the onset of these may be delayed for up to 24-48 hours. Parents/guardians family members and friends should be aware of the signs and symptoms of a concussed player.
If a player has ANY ONE of the signs and symptoms the MUST immediately be removed from activity and MUST NOT return until they have completed the graduated return to play protocol (GRTP).
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Loss of consciousness |
Seizure or convulsion |
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Balance problems |
Drowsiness |
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Nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting |
Irritability |
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Player is more emotional |
Fatigue or Low energy |
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Sadness |
Confusion |
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Player is more nervous or anxious |
Headache |
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Dizziness |
Expresses that they don’t feel right |
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States they have pressure in head |
Sensitive to light |
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Blurred Vision |
Amnesia |
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Feeling slowed down |
Feeling like they are in a fog |
STUDENTS MUST TELL REFEREE OR COACH/TEACHER THAT THEY HAVE HAD A KNOCK TO THE HEAD
FELLOW STUDENTS SHOULD BE TOLD TO WATCH OUT FOR THEIR TEAM MATES AND REPORT IF THEY THINK THERE IS A SUSPECTED CONCUSSION
A bang to the head must be reported to a member of staff.
All reported bangs to the head will attract the completion of an accident report form.