POLICIES AND CODES OF CONDUCT

Oakville Basketball Club

CONCUSSION INFORMATION AND PROTOCOL

Oakville Basketball Club, Inc., adheres to the following Concussion Guidelines and ensures safety is our number one priority for all participants and/or individuals.

WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?

A concussion is a brain injury that cannot be seen on routine x-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. It affects the way a person may think and remember things, and can cause a variety of symptoms. A concussion is a serious event, but you can recover fully from such an injury if the brain is given enough time to rest and recuperate. Returning to normal activities, including sport participation, is a step-wise process that requires patience, attention, and caution (Source: Think First – Return to Play Guideline, 2012).

WHAT CAUSES A CONCUSSION?

Any blow to the head, face or neck, or a blow to the body, which causes a sudden jarring of the head may cause a concussion (i.e., a ball to the head, falling and hitting your head on the court).

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF A CONCUSSION?

Some symptoms include, but are not limited to:
  • THINKING PROBLEMS - general confusion, disorientation
  • ATHLETE’S COMPLAINTS - headache, dizziness, blurred vision
  • OTHER PROBLEMS - vomiting, poor balance, slurred speech
NOTE: A player does not need to be knocked out (i.e., lose consciousness) to have a concussion
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(Courtesy of parachutecanada.org <http://parachutecanada.org/>)