Please click on the link below and read the ORHL Code of Conduct.
Then acknowledge below that you have read it.
It is also in a printable format.
Effective July 1, 2019, The Ontario Government enacted Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety), 2018, S.O. 2018, c. 1 ("Act").
Ontario Regulation 161/19, requiring all sport organizations as defined in the Regulation ("Sports Organization"), to have a
Concussion Code of Conduct. This Concussion Code of Conduct must require participants, as set out in the Act, to review the Ontario Government’s
issued Concussion Awareness Resources on an annual basis.
Attached below are links relating to Rowan’s Law Concussion Code of Conduct:
Rowan’s Law
http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/sport/concussions.shtml
https://news.ontario.ca/mtc/en/2018/03/ontario-passes-ground-breaking-legislation-to-protect-amateur-athletes.html
http://www.ontla.on.ca/bills/bills-files/41_Parliament/Session2/b193ra_e.pdf
Concussion Code of Conduct for Athletes and Parents/Guardians (for athletes under 18 year of age)
I will help prevent concussions by:
- Wearing the proper equipment for my sport and wearing it correctly.
- Developing my skills and strength so that I can participate to the best of my ability.
- Respecting the rules of my sport or activity.
- My commitment to fair play and respect for all* (respe cting other athletes, coaches, team trainers and officials).
I will care for my health and safety by taking concussions seriously, and I understand that:
- A concussion is a brain injury that can have both short- and long-term effects.
- A blow to my head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that causes the brain to move around inside the skull may cause a concussion.
- I don’t need to lose consciousness to have had a concussion.
- I have a commitment to concussion recognition and reporting, including self-reporting of possible concussion and reporting
to a designated person when and individual suspects that another individual may have sustained a concussion.*
(Meaning: If I think I might have a concussion I should stop participating in further training, practice or competition immediately, or
tell an adult if I think another athlete has a concussion).
- Continuing to participate in further training, practice or competition with a possible concussion increases my risk of more severe, longer lasting symptoms,
and increases my risk of other injuries.
I will not hide concussion symptoms. I will speak up for myself and others.
- I will not hide my symptoms. I will tell a coach, official, team trainer, parent or another adult I trust if I experience any symptoms of concussion.
- If someone else tells me about concussion symptoms, or I see signs they might have a concussion, I will tell a coach, official, team trainer,
parent or another adult I trust so they can help.
- I understand that if I have a suspected concussion, I will be removed from sport and that I will not be able to return to training,
practice or competition until I undergo a medical assessment by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner and have been medically cleared to
return to training, practice or competition.
- I have a commitment to sharing any pertinent information regarding incidents of removal from sport with the athlete’s school and
any other sport organization with which the athlete has registered* (Meaning: If I am diagnosed with a concussion,
I understand that letting all of my other coaches and teachers know about my injury will help them support me while I recover.)
I will take the time I need to recover, because it is important for my health.
- I understand my commitment to supporting the return-to-sport process* (I will have to follow my sport organization’s Return-to-Sport Protocol).
- I understand I will have to be medically cleared by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner before returning to training, practice or competition.
- I will respect my coaches, team trainers, parents, health-care professionals, and medical doctors and nurse practitioners, regarding my health and safety.
Applicable age appropriate Concussion Awareness Resources are located at:
www.ontario.ca/concussions
The following Concussion Awareness Resources must be reviewed:
10 and Under Concussion Awareness Resource
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-government-concussion-awareness-resource-e-booklet-ages-10-and-under
11-14 Concussion Awareness Resource
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-government-concussion-awareness-resource-e-booklet-ages-11-14
15 and Over Concussion Awareness Resource
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-government-concussion-awareness-resource-e-booklet-ages-15-and-up
By clicking here, I acknowledge that I have fully reviewed and commit to Rowan’s Law Concussion Code of Conduct.
The undersigned is responsible for the conduct of the player while participating in this program.
The player shall be governed by the rules established by the Ontario Rep Hockey League.
It is understood that the undersigned person of legal age or legal guardian shall not hold the League or their Administrators,
Officials or the facility used liable in the event of injury or loss in any manner whatsoever.
I specifically waive, give up and release the Ontario Rep Hockey League, its related companies and their staff from all liability for any
claim for damages which I may have relating to injuries or illness that my child may sustain.
By agreeing to this waiver, I also certify that my child is in good health, with no chronic illness or abnormal tendencies.
The player listed on this registration is registered under the care of the approving party and assumes all risks through enrollment in this program which
consists of physical interaction capable of injury.
The player must wear all CSA Approved hockey equipment including helmet, full face mask, shin pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves,
hockey pants, shoulder pads, neck guard, mouth guard and hockey shirt.
The undersigned is responsible for reviewing the "Concussion Recognition, Management and Awareness Protocol" and the "Rowan’s Law –
Concussion in Sport Update" as posted on the ORHL website under the League Tab.
I have read and understand all items on this player form.
I the undersigned agree to allow the Ontario Rep Hockey League and⁄or it’s related companies to use the participants’ name
and⁄or pictures for advertising purposes.
I understand that I am permitting the Ontario Rep Hockey League to use my email address for company-related communications.