Speed Skating NWT is committed to ensuring the safety of athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers in its activities. They recognize the importance of the increased awareness of concussions and their long-term effects and believes that prevention of concussions is paramount to protecting health and safety. Click here for the full Concussion Policy.
Pre-Season Concussion Education: This document outlines everything an athlete needs to know about preventing a concussion or identifying one if it happens. Following rules like avoiding head contact, respecting their opponents, and reporting suspected concussions makes a safe environment.
Concussion Recognition Tool: The Concussion Recognition Tool 6 is to be used for the identification of suspected concussion. It is not designed to diagnose concussion. This tool is to be used for evaluating athletes aged 13 years and older.
Child Concussion Recognition Tool: The Child Concussion Recognition Tool 6 is to be used for the identification of suspected concussion. It is not designed to diagnose concussion. This tool is to be used for evaluating children aged 8 to 12 years.
Injury Report Form: This document should be completed for all injuries sustained in practice or competition.
Medical Assessment Tool: A medical assessment letter should be provided to athletes that specifies that a medical doctor or nurse practitioner has diagnosed a concussion OR that a concussion has not been sustained and the athlete can return to sport activities without restriction.
Medical Clearance Letter: Before returning to play, each athlete must provide their coach with a standardized Medical Clearance Letter that specifies that a medical doctor or nurse practitioner has personally evaluated the patient and has cleared the athlete to return to sport.
Return to Play Protocol: 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.
Concussion Ed App is designed to give Canadians free access to critical concussion resources. This free mobile app has been developed primarily for youth, parents and educators, but covers concussions throughout different scenarios for a wide audience.
