Any athlete even suspected of suffering a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately. No athlete may return to activity an apparent head injury or concussion, regardless of how mild it seems or how quickly symptoms clear, without medical clearance. Close observation of the athlete should continue for several hours. The Return-to- requires athletes to provide their school with written Play Policy of the IESA and IHSA clearance from either a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches or a certified athletic trainer working in conjunction with a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches prior to returning to play or practice following a concussion o after being removed from an interscholastic contest due to a possible head injury or concussion and not cleared to return to that same contest. In accordance with state law, all schools are required to follow this policy. You should also inform your child’s coach if you think that your child may have a concussion. Remember it’s better to miss one game than miss the whole season. And when in doubt, the athlete sits out. For current and up-to-date information on concussions you can go to: http://www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports/ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________ Student-Athlete Name Student-Athlete Date Printed Signature _____________________________ ______________________________ _____________ Parent or Legal Guardian Parent or Legal Guardian Date Printed Signature Please sign, date, and return to the Coach/Sponsor/Supervisor or directly to the Athletic Secretary. All signed forms will be housed with the Athletic Secretary for reference sake for the duration of the season in which your child is participating.
Any athlete even suspected of suffering a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately. No athlete may return to activity an apparent head injury or concussion, regardless of how mild it seems or how quickly symptoms clear, without medical clearance. Close observation of the athlete should continue for several hours. The Return-to- Play Policy of the IESA and IHSA requires athletes to provide their school with written clearance from either a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches or a certified athletic trainer working in conjunction with a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches prior to returning to play or practice following a concussion o after being removed from an interscholastic contest due to a possible head injury or concussion and not cleared to return to that same contest. In accordance with state law, all schools are required to follow this policy. You should also inform your child’s coach if you think that your child may have a concussion. Remember it’s better to miss one game than miss the whole season. And when in doubt, the athlete sits out. For current and up-to-date information on concussions you can go to: http://www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports/ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________ Student-Athlete Name Student-Athlete Date Printed Signature _____________________________ ______________________________ _____________ Parent or Legal Guardian Parent or Legal Guardian Date Printed Signature Please sign, date, and return to the Coach/Sponsor/Supervisor or directly to the Athletic Secretary. All signed forms will be housed with the Athletic Secretary for reference sake for the duration of the season in which your child is participating.