What happens if my child has a suspected concussion?

Under Rowing Canada Aviron's Rowing Safely guidelines, coaches, participants and parents or guardians should review concussion awareness tools before the season begins.

• A suspected concussion means the person, regardless of age, is removed from the activity.
• They should be seen by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner to determine whether they have a concussion.
• Someone diagnosed with a concussion must follow the Return to Rowing Guidelines under medical supervision, and must provide written medical clearance before returning to any water activities.
• RCA recommends the Canadian Guidelines on Concussion in Sport (July 2017, Parachute Canada) for the step-by-step return to sport and learning.

Source: RCA Rowing Safely, effective 29 April 2022.