The Youth Sports Concussion Safety Act is new this year. All Coaches will be required to take the Certification (it is 1/2 Hour online on the CDC Website (every 2 years). It has GREAT information-the link is below if you wish to get a jump on it! We suggest parents also take the certification and use the resources available on this CDC site Parents or Legal Guardians will view the Concussion information electronically when registering online, emailed once registered online thru this site, available via links thru this site and on the Tri-Township Park Districts site, and in hard copy at the Park Office for those registering in person or if you wish to have a hard copy at any time. Your coaches will be given Clipboard Material for practices and games also. Concussion Links:
HEADS UP to Youth Sports Link for Coaches, Parents, Officials, & Young Athletes
http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/index.html
Training Class and Certificate for Coaches or Parents/Athletes
http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/Training/
Injury Prevention & Control: Traumatic Brain Injury for Facts, Signs & Symptoms, Response, Effects, Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/
HEADS UP App General Page
http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/resources/app.html