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Rowan's Law - IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
2019-08-28
Rowan's Law - IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
ROWAN’S LAW
Rowan Stringer, a high school Rugby player from Ottawa, Ontario, passed away in 2013 from Second Impact Syndrome due to multiple concussions suffered within a short period of time. A coroner’s inquest into her death resulted in 49 recommendations to be implemented in an effort to prevent another tragedy such as this from happening in the future. Rowan’s Law, which passed unanimously at the Ontario Legislature on June 7, 2016, is designed to put these recommendations into action.
Sports organizations, including minor hockey, are required to implement the regulations. Every player (parent as well if individual is under 18) , team official and on-ice official , must review the HEO Concussion Code of Conduct and the appropriate Concussion Awareness Resources, in order to register/participate in CPMHA.
The Concussion Awareness Resources can be found at these links:
· 10 and Under Concussion Awareness Resource
· 11-14 Concussion Awareness Resource
· 15 and over Concussion Awareness Resource
You can obtain a copy of the HEO Rowan’s Law Acknowledgement Form from HEO’s website, or from your level convenor. Please note: The Acknowledgement form must be submitted to your level convenor before your player steps on the ice - NO EXCEPTIONS. The health and safety of our members is our top priority.
Rowan Stringer, a high school Rugby player from Ottawa, Ontario, passed away in 2013 from Second Impact Syndrome due to multiple concussions suffered within a short period of time. A coroner’s inquest into her death resulted in 49 recommendations to be implemented in an effort to prevent another tragedy such as this from happening in the future. Rowan’s Law, which passed unanimously at the Ontario Legislature on June 7, 2016, is designed to put these recommendations into action.
Sports organizations, including minor hockey, are required to implement the regulations. Every player (parent as well if individual is under 18) , team official and on-ice official , must review the HEO Concussion Code of Conduct and the appropriate Concussion Awareness Resources, in order to register/participate in CPMHA.
The Concussion Awareness Resources can be found at these links:
· 10 and Under Concussion Awareness Resource
· 11-14 Concussion Awareness Resource
· 15 and over Concussion Awareness Resource
You can obtain a copy of the HEO Rowan’s Law Acknowledgement Form from HEO’s website, or from your level convenor. Please note: The Acknowledgement form must be submitted to your level convenor before your player steps on the ice - NO EXCEPTIONS. The health and safety of our members is our top priority.