Injury & Concussion Information
What is a Concussion
Information from MinnesotaHockey.com.
A concussion is a brain injury. Concussions are caused by a bump or blow to the head. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell run, “ or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious.
You can’t see a concussion. Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until days or weeks after the injury. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the
symptoms yourself, seek medical attention right away.
CONCUSSION PREVENTION & PROTOCOL
USA HOCKEY INSURANCE
Insurance Liability Reminders
- No one is allowed on the ice or on the bench who is not rostered.
- Managers and Volunteers registered with USA Hockey and who are on a roster are not allowed on the bench or ice.
- Insurance Claims forms are not to be posted on the website and can be obtained by the association registrar through Cybersport or the District Risk Manager.
- USAH insurance is null and void if teams play any non-sanctioned scrimmages, games, tournaments or jamborees and the Association faces a heavy penalty from D6
RETURN TO PLAY GUIDELINES AFTER A CONCUSSION POLICY
These guidelines are for players after they suffer a concussion. The length of each phase varies depending on the severity and individual. Variables include past medical history, age, weight, severity of symptoms, return of symptoms, etc. Players should continue to the next phase only if all the signs and symptoms of a concussion are gone. An informed health care professional should be consulted throughout the return to play protocol, especially if the signs and symptoms continue or reappear at any time.
The PLSHA concussion policy follows that of Minnesota Hockey