APRA's abides by
Ringette Ontario's Concussion Policy, and all related association policies and procedures are in accordance with regulations established in
ROWAN'S LAW, recently implemented by the Ontario
Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport. The final regulation is currently available for print or download at Ringette Ontario, as well as www.Ontario.ca/concussions.
All players under the age of 26, (including all parents of players under the age of 18), and all bench staff of teams with players under the age of 26, are required to adhere to specific guidelines prior to registering with Ringette Ontario associations/teams. This includes acknowledgement of having reviewed Ministry approved educational resources, and, providing APRA with signed copies of Ringette Ontario's Concussion Code of Conduct (Athletes and Bench Staff). For additional information, click here.
For an complete overview of and Rowan's Law and Concussion Safety, visit Ringette Ontario's Sport Injury Information Page
There you will find numerous resources, including:
Ministry Approved Concussion Resources (age appropriate)
RO Concussion Policy
RO Sports Concussion Pathway
Code of Conduct (Concussion) – Athlete
Code of Conduct (Concussion) – Bench Staff
RO Athlete Concussion Medical Report Form
Ontario Regulation: Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety)
SIRC “We Are Head Strong” Concussion Information
Parachute Canada Concussion Ed App
Ringette Canada Pre-Season Concussion Education-Sheet
RO Concussion Emergency Action Plan Template
CRT5 – Concussion Recognition Tool
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Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT)
Parachute – Preventing Injuries Saving Lives – Concussion FAQ and Resources