Safety / Concussion Resources (Burlington Girls Hockey Club)

1. Each Team requires 1 designated person (trainer) to identify, document, report a concussion/injury and confirm return to play
2. Coaches / Trainer(s) to review the below resources under Coaches/Trainers section on this page
3. Parents / Players (legal guardians) to review the below resources under Parents/Players section on this page
4. If a concussion / injury is suspected:
• Designated person to complete Section A of this form: BGHC - Medical Assessment & Medical Clearance Letter 
• Player / Parent (legal guardian) to review this form and understand the return to play process under Section A: Steps 1 through 4
5. All forms / documents to be submitted to [email protected]
• Equipment Safety Director will forward to the OWHA and Hockey Canada for Record Keeping
6. Ready to Return to play:
• physician to complete Section B of this form: BGHC Medical Assessment & Medical Clearance Form
• player CANNOT return to play until this form is completed and acknowledged by the Equipment & Safety Director

Rowan's Law

• OWHA Rowan's Law Acknowledgement Form - Mandatory (could be done at a team meeting)
• OWHA Concussion Code of Conduct - Mandatory (could be done at a team meeting)
• Concussion guide for parents and caregivers
• Pre-season concussion education sheet
• On-ice tips to assist in preventing concussion and other injuries in hockey
• Concussion guide for players

Concussion Videos

• Concussion 101 – A Primer for Parents and Kids
• Concussion Management and Return to Learn

Prevention Videos

• Parachute Canada: Smart Hockey Video
• Smart Hockey Video – 12 On-Ice Hockey Tips

Rowan's Law

• OWHA Rowan's Law Acknowledgement Form - Mandatory
• OWHA Concussion Code of Conduct - Mandatory
• Parachute Canada: Smart Hockey Video
• Smart Hockey Video – 12 On-Ice Hockey Tips

Checklists and Assessments

• Pre-season concussion education sheet
• Pre-season concussion education sheet
• Concussion Recognition Tool 5 (CRT5)

Forms

• Return to Sport Communication Tool
• Medical Assessment - Medical Clearance Letter - (required to proceed to step 5 and 6)
• Hockey Canada Injury Report - must be submitted for any injury requiring medical attention

Additional Resources

• On-ice tips for players
• Concussion Ed (Parachute Canada)
• Hockey Canada Concussion Awareness
• Player Down - Emergency Action Plan Responsibilities
• EAP - AED Awareness
• Arena Safety Checklist
• Proper Equipment Fitting Video
• Stretching Information Guide
• Smart Hockey Online Guide