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Concussion Resources

iRB regulations 10.1.1 - 10.1.3 regarding diagnosed concussions

Rugby Virginia adheres to iRB regulations 10.1.1 - 10.1.3 regarding diagnosed concussions. *

10.1.1:  A Player who has suffered a concussion shall not participate in any Match or training session for a minimum period of three weeks from the time of injury, and may then only do so when symptom free and declared fit after proper medical examination. Such declaration must be recorded in a written report prepared by a person who carried out the medical examination of the Player.

10.1.2: Subject to sub-clause 10.1.3 below, the three week period may be reduced only if the Player is symptom free and declared fit to play after appropriate assessment by a properly qualified and recognised neurological specialist. Such declaration must be recorded in a written report prepared by the properly qualified and recognised neurological specialist who carried out the assessment of the Player.

* 10.1.3: In age grade rugby the three week minimum period shall be mandatory.

Where possible, medical personnel and a certified athletic trainer should be present at all contact matches and tournaments.

Neurocognitive Baseline Testing

It is recommended that, where possible, athletes in contact sports should be (pre-injury) baseline tested and re-tested for neurocognitive function and symptoms shortly following a concussion.

In the Washington DC metro area:
Safe Concussion Outcome, Recovery & Education (SCORE) Program at Childrens National Medical Center in Washington, D.C..  Children's National Medical Center

For more information or to find a program in your area, call 301-765-5427 or 301-765-5430.

CDC Concussion Kit

Free CDC Tool Kit on Concussion for High School Coaches!

Go to: CDC - Injury - Concussion - High School Sports

 CDC Concussion Fact Sheets

Download CDC Concussion Fact Sheets (pdf's) for Coaches, Athletes, and Parents!  Go to Forms.

CDC "Heads Up"

An excellent information tool kit available for free from CDC:-
www.cdc.gov/concussion/headsup/physicians_tool_kit.html 

Raising Concussion Awareness

The National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) and National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) have joined forces on a national and local grassroots campaign to educate the public, athletes, health professionals, coaches, parents, administrators and others about concussion in sports. 

Sponsored by the National Hockey League (NHL), NAN and NATA have produced a very useful video on concussion in sports:-  http://nanonline.org/NAN/Home/Home/HockeyVideo.aspx

ACTive (Athletic Concussion Training for Coaches)

The Oregon Center for Applied Science has developed a 20 minute coach trainer called ACTive (Athletic Concussion Training for Coaches)

There is a nominal fee to take this online course and is discounted for rugby coaches (code: rugby) http://concussionorcasinc.com/