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Rowan’s Law – Concussion Awareness

Rowan Stringer was just 17 when she died in the spring of 2013, on Mother’s Day, after suffering what proved to be a fatal concussion during a high school rugby game in Ottawa. It was her second concussion within a week.

The London Ice Dawgs Youth Hockey Club is committed to promoting a safe environment that encourages fair play, respect and sportsmanship. We recognize the increasing focus and awareness of concussions and the potential for their long term effects. To ensure compliance with Rowan’s Law, the London Ice Dawgs have implemented a new Concussion Policy including a ‘Removal from Sport’ and ‘Return to Sport’ Protocol.

Rowan's Law

Ontario is a national leader in concussion management and prevention. Rowan’s Law 2018 makes it mandatory for sports organizations to;

1- 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

2- Establish a Concussion Code of Conduct that sets out the rules of behavior to support concussion prevention

3- Establish a ‘Removal from Sport’ and ‘Return to Sport’ protocol

A concussion is a brain injury. It can’t be seen on X-rays, CT scans or MRI’s. It can effect the way a person thinks, feels or acts.

Any blow to the head, face or neck may cause a concussion. A concussion may also be caused by a blow to the body if the force of the blow causes the brain to move around inside the skull.

A concussion can happen to anyone – anywhere- including;

At home, work or school
Following a car, bike or pedestrian accident
From participating in games, sports or other physical activity

A concussion is a serious injury. While the effects are typically short-term, a concussion can lead to long lasting symptoms and even long-term effects.

Signs and Symptoms
There are many signs and symptoms of a concussion to look out for including:

Headache
Dizziness
Ringing in the ears
Memory loss
Nausea
Light sensitivity
Drowsiness
Depression

You can get a concussion even if you don’t black out or lose consciousness. If you notice signs of a concussion in others or experience any of these symptoms yourself, consult with a physician right away.

Red Flags!

“Red flags” may mean the person has a more serious injury.
Treat red flags as an emergency and call 911.

Red flags include:

Neck pain or tenderness
Double vision
Weakness or tingling in arms or legs
Severe or increasing headache
Seizure or convulsion
Loss of consciousness (knocked out)
Vomiting more than once
Increasingly restless, agitated or aggressive
Getting more and more confused

Time to Heal
It is important to take time and heal if you have a concussion. Always follow your physician’s advice and adhere to the Return to Sport protocol.

Mandatory Concussion Awareness Program

Please click the appropriate link below to begin the
online Concussion Awareness Program

Every Player, Parents or guardian, Coach, Volunteer, On ice helper, Official, Administrator and decision maker MUST complete the program.

e-booklet & Quiz: Ages 10 and Under

e-booklet & Quiz: Ages 11-14

e-booklet & Quiz: Ages 15 and up

Resources

London Ice Dawgs Concussion Policy

London Ice Dawgs Removal / Return to sport form

Rowan's Law

Concussion Recognition Tool 5©