Concussion and Injury Information

INJURIES: If a player sustains an injury during any hockey related event, please read through the information regarding the Hockey Canada National Insurance Program.

HOCKEY CANADA - CONCUSSION POLICY AND RESOURCES

HOCKEY CANADA POLICY REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING:

As per Hockey Canada Policy if a participant is suspected of having a concussion, the following steps MUST occur:

The participant is immediately removed from play, regardless if the concussion occurs on or off the ice and s/he is not permitted to return to play that day. If there are doubts, assume that a concussion has occurred.
The participant is referred to a physician for diagnosis as soon as possible.
Once a participant, who is experiencing “concussion like symptoms” is diagnosed with a concussion, the participant is not permitted to return to play or practice/training until all of the return to play requirements are met.

Written clearance from a physician is required as outlined in the return to play strategy prior to returning to activity. A copy of this documentation is maintained as per Member/Minor Hockey Association policy and procedures.

RESOURCES:

Hockey Canada Concussion Policy

Hockey Canada Concussion Toolbox

Hockey Canada Return to Play Brochure

Hockey Canada Return to Play Checklist

CATTONLINE - Concussion Awareness Training Tool/Course

SCAT 5 Tool

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