Elite Soccer Academy’s Concussion Code of Conduct for Players has been created to ensure that the safety of the Club’s participants is a priority. All players are required to always adhere to the Club’s Concussion Code of Conduct per Elite Soccer Academy’s policies and Rowan’s Law.
Please note that when registering
you agree to this Code of Conduct.
Wearing the proper equipment for soccer and wearing it correctly.
Developing my skills and strength so that I can participate to the best of my ability.
Respecting the rules of my sport or activity.
My commitment to fair play and respect for all (respecting other athletes, coaches, team trainers and officials).
A concussion is a brain injury that can have both short and long-term effects.A blow to my head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that causes the brain to move around inside the skull may cause a concussion.
I have a commitment to concussion recognition and reporting, including self-reporting of a possible concussion and reporting to a designated person when an individual suspects that another individual may have sustained a concussion. (Meaning: If I think I might have a concussion I should stop participating in further training, practise or competition immediately, or tell an adult if I think another athlete has a concussion).
Continuing to participate in further training, practise or competition with a possible concussion increases my risk of more severe, longer-lasting symptoms, and increases my risk of other injuries.
I will not hide my symptoms. I will tell a coach, official, team trainer, parent or another adult I trust if I experience any symptoms of concussion.
If someone else tells me about concussion symptoms, or I see signs they might have a concussion, I will tell a coach, official, team trainer, parent or another adult I trust so they can help.
I understand that if I have a suspected concussion, I will be removed from sport and that I will not be able to return to training practise or competition until I undergo a medical assessment by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner and have been medically cleared to return to training, practice or competition. Once a player is cleared, they will provide the club and the coach with the necessary medical documentation.
I commit to sharing any pertinent information regarding incidents of removal from the sport with the athlete’s school and any other sports organization with which the athlete has registered (Meaning: If I am diagnosed with a concussion, I understand that letting all of my other coaches and teachers know about my injury will help them support me while I recover).
I understand my commitment to supporting the return-to-sport process (I will have to follow my Elite Soccer Academy Concussion Return to Play Protocol).
I understand I will have to be medically cleared by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner before returning to activities.
I will respect my coaches, team trainers, parents, healthcare professionals, and medical doctors and nurse practitioners, regarding my health and safety.
