New Concussion Awareness Resources and Rules for all MSO Members

Concussion Awareness – know the signs – know your legal obligations

 

Do you know the signs of a concussion?  Would you know how to help yourself or a fellow swimmer? Do you know the Return to Sport/Work Protocol? 

I encourage ALL members of Ancaster Masters Swim Club to read and review this message, and especially read  Concussion Awareness Resources provided in this link.
 https://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/rowans-law/

 

On July 1, 2019, new rules came into effect through Rowan’s Law, to improve concussion safety in amateur competitive sport.  The Law applies to Masters Swimming Ontario because our membership includes swimmers under 26 years of age.

 

Under Rowan’s Law, swimmers under 26 years, coaches and officials must complete a confirmation that they have reviewed Concussion Awareness Resources available on the Government of Ontario’s website.  Clubs are required to declare that they have the collection of these confirmations incorporated into their registration process.

 

While this law requires action by some, MSO encourages all members to increase their concussion awareness by reviewing the available resources.

Consult MSO’s Concussion Safety page. Know your obligations!

https://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/rowans-law/

 

If you are a swimmer under 26 years of age[1], a coach, team trainer or official you must complete a confirmation that you have reviewed Concussion Awareness Resources available on the Government of Ontario’s website.
 https://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/rowans-law/
The law requires this confirmation to be collected ANNUALLY and PRIOR to registering / participating in MSO activities.
The Ministry resources include a list of common signs and symptoms of a concussion. It also provides access to a booklet for you to review.
https://files.ontario.ca/mtcs-rowans-law-booklet-ages-15-and-up-en-2019-05.pdf