What happens if my child is knocked out or concussed?

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The ringside doctor sets a medical suspension, records it in the boxer's Digital BCR1, and it can't be negotiated. During a suspension your child must not train or spar. Incident Minimum suspension One KO from head blows, or a diagnosis of concussion 30 days Two KOs or RSCs from head blows (or concussions) within 3 months No boxing or sparring for at least 30 days after the second Three within 12 months, with concussion One year after the third If a bout is stopped for heavy head blows (RSC-H) but the doctor finds no concussion, no suspension is required, though the doctor can still give one. The same suspensions apply if a sparring session is stopped for blows to the head. Returning (boxers 18 and under): after the 30 days, and once symptom-free for at least 2 weeks, your child works through England Boxing's graduated return-to-boxing steps. They must stay symptom-free for 48 hours at each step before moving up. If symptoms come back, they rest for 48 hours and drop back a step. They must see a doctor and get medical clearance before going back to sparring. They should not return to sport until they are back at school or learning full time without symptoms.

Incident	Minimum suspension
One KO from head blows, or a diagnosis of concussion	30 days
Two KOs or RSCs from head blows (or concussions) within 3 months	No boxing or sparring for at least 30 days after the second
Three within 12 months, with concussion	One year after the third