What must I do if a player has a suspected concussion?

Under the FAW Small-Sided Football Regulations and Heading Guidelines:

• A player with a head injury or suspected head injury, whether from a collision or a heading drill, must not return to the pitch that day.
• The coach must advise the parent or guardian to get medical advice.
• Symptoms vary and can include dizziness, headache or unsteadiness.
• The player may only return to football activities if they have been symptom-free at rest for 14 days, and not before day 21.

The FAW follows the UK Concussion Guidelines for Non-Elite (Grassroots) Sport for identifying and managing concussion.