Concussion Awareness
CONCUSSION AWARENESS–PREVENTION GUIDELINES
Global Sports Scouting Services Inc. (“Global Sports”) is committed to maintaining a concussion awareness and safety recognition program for its camps, including concussion education and resources such as the CDC HEADS UP program.
If a suspected concussion or head injury is reported to or otherwise brought to the attention of Global Sports, the participant will be removed from participation. A participant removed due to a known or suspected head injury or concussion may not return to participation for a minimum of 24 hours following removal and until Global Sports has received written medical clearance from a licensed physician authorizing the participant to return to play.
All participants and their parents/legal guardians are required to review concussion awareness and safety information prior to attending camp.
Please review the following concussion awareness and safety resources prior to attending camp:
CDC HEADS UP Concussion Information Sheet for Parents and Athletes:
https://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/media/pdfs/youthsports/parent_athlete_info_sheet-a.pdf
CDC HEADS UP Concussion Action Plan:
http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/custom/headsupconcussion_actionplan.pdf
CDC HEADS UP Concussion Awareness Video:
https://youtu.be/AnYNfj-NZqo
We also encourage all parents and players to complete the CDC HEADS UP concussion training:
CDC HEADS UP Training:
http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html
Participants and their parents/legal guardians are responsible for promptly reporting any known or suspected head injury, concussion, symptoms, or relevant medical information to Global Sports and for seeking appropriate medical care.
Concussion signs and symptoms may not always be immediately apparent. Global Sports does not represent or guarantee that its coaches, staff, medical personnel, independent contractors, or other representatives will identify or diagnose every head injury or concussion.
If a concussion or head injury is suspected:
Stop participation and report the injury or symptoms. The participant or parent/legal guardian should promptly report the suspected injury or symptoms to Global Sports.
Seek appropriate medical evaluation. The participant should be evaluated by an appropriate health care professional.
Provide relevant information. Parents/legal guardians should provide the evaluating medical professional with relevant information concerning the injury, including how the injury occurred, observed or reported symptoms, any loss of consciousness, memory loss, seizures, and any history of previous concussions.
Monitor for symptoms. Concussion symptoms may develop or become apparent after the initial injury. Parents/legal guardians and participants should continue to monitor for symptoms and seek appropriate medical attention if symptoms develop or worsen.
Do not return to play without clearance. A participant removed from participation because of a known or suspected concussion may not return for a minimum of 24 hours following removal and until Global Sports has received written medical clearance from a licensed physician authorizing the participant to return to play.
Global Sports encourages participants, parents/legal guardians, coaches, and other camp personnel to review the concussion education and safety resources available through CDC HEADS UP: