2023-2024 OCAA Coach Code of Conduct

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OCAAConcussion Code of Conduct: Coaches

Background

Rowan’s Law (Bill 193) was given Royal assent on March 7th, 2018 by the Ontario Legislature. Rowan’s Law imposes various requirements on sport organizations, or entities that carry out amateur competitive sport. These requirements include:

Any individual cannot participate in a sports activity unless they confirm they have reviewed theministry approved concussion awareness resources and signed the sport organizationsconcussion code of conduct
Organizations must establish a removal-from-sport protocol for athletes who are suspected ofhaving sustained a concussion, as well as a return-to-sport and return-to-learn protocol forathletes who have sustained a concussion

In accordance with Rowan’s Law, the OCAA has developed a Code of Conduct for all participating athletes and coaches to read and follow. The OCAA does not tolerate dangerous behaviours which are considered high risk for causing concussion or head injuries. The following expectations are required by our athletes and coaches to participate in OCAA varsity sports.

Please read the Concussion Awareness Resource Guide before proceeding.

I understand that:

Coaches have a commitment to concussion recognition and reporting, including self-reporting of possible concussion and reporting to a designated person when an individual suspects that another individual may have sustained a concussion. Coaches are expected to remove a player from play to be evaluated by therapy staff if a mechanism of injury occurs. Coaches are expected to ensure athletes wear proper equipment and teach their athletes to avoid intentional contact with an athlete that is in a vulnerable position. Coaches have a commitment to fair play and respect for all (respecting other coaches, team therapy staff, officials, and all participants and ensuring my athletes respect others and play fair). Coaches understand their commitment to supporting the return-to-sport process and will not return an athlete to any activity until cleared by the medical staff to do so. Coaches will commit to providing opportunities before and after each training, practice, and competition to enable athletes to discuss potential issues related to concussion. Coaches will encourage athletes not to hide symptoms.

I have read and understand the statements in the Code of Conduct for Coaches and agree to conduct myself in a manner that demonstrates the established standards in the OCAA's Code. I have reviewed the concussion awareness resources and viewed the concussion awareness video provided to me by my institution. I have had the opportunity to ask questions and been made aware of my institutions removal-from-sport and return-to-sport policies.

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2023-2024 OCAA Coach Code of Conduct

OCAAConcussion Code of Conduct: Coaches