STOP training or playing immediately

INFORM your team medic, coach, parent, teammates

REST until your symptoms of concussion have resolved completely

RETURN when you have been cleared to do so by a medical practitioner as per IRB guidelines

Any player with a suspected concussion must be removed immediately from training/play and should be medically assessed. They should not be left alone or drive a vehicle. If you or another player experiences any one of the visual clues or signs of concussion listed below you should:

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