Contact
Bill Rowlands
Director-at-Large for Health & Safety
healthandsafety@baysvillecurling.ca
Rowan’s Law - Concussion Awareness
A concussion is caused by a trauma to the head or neck. It can result from a blow to the face or neck, or a blow to the body that causes the brain to move around. The effects of a concussion can be long lasting and life altering. The healing process (recuperation) from a concussion is unique to each person and the type of injury. Treatment may be required. Returning to play too soon can prolong the period of recuperation and has been shown to increase the risk of a second concussion.
In accordance with Rowan’s Law (Concussion Awareness) Baysville Curling and Bocce Club (the “Club”) is obligated to comply with the following:
Ensure that athletes under 26 years of age, parents of athletes under 18, coaches, team trainers and officials confirm every year that they have reviewed Ontario’s Concussion Awareness Resources.
Establish a Concussion Code of Conduct that sets out rules of behaviour to support concussion prevention; and
Establish a Removal-from-Sport and Return-to-Sport protocol
1. Ontario's Concussion Awareness Resources
The Concussion Awareness Resources linked below contain information about concussions designed to keep athletes active and safe.
In accordance with Rowan’s Law, in order for any athletes under 26 years of age to register with the Club they must provide confirmation that they have reviewed one of the Concussion Awareness Resources within the previous twelve months. Parents must provide such confirmation for athletes under 18. Sport organizations must also not allow coaches, team trainers and officials to serve as a coach, team trainer or official for or in respect of the sport organization unless they provide confirmation that they have reviewed one of the Concussion Awareness Resources, every year.
Resources
Ages 15 and Up: E-booklet or Video
Ages 11-14: E-booklet or Video
Ages 10 and Under: E-booklet or Video
2. Concussion Codes of Conduct
The Club has established the following Concussion Codes of Conduct as required by Rowan’s Law.
Coach/Instructor Code of Conduct
In accordance with Rowan’s Law, the Club requires that athletes under 26 years of age, as well as their parent (for athletes under 18), coaches and instructors confirm that they have reviewed the sport organization’s Concussion Code of Conduct every year.
3. Removal-from-Sport/Return-to-Sport protocol
In accordance with Rowan’s Law, the Club has established the following removal-from/return-to-sport protocol.
Emergency Action Plan
Click here to access the Club's Emergency Action Plan. This includes floor plans showing the location of fire extinguishers, the first aid kit and exits.
COVID-19 etc.
Participation is subject to all health and safety requirements that may be issued by the Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit and other governmental authorities from time to time (including any COVID-19 protocols) and also to any additional requirements as may be prescribed by the Club from time to time.
The Club would like to remind members that they not attend the club if they have any symptoms of COVID-19.