Please read the following info about concussions. We are in full contact now and we need to be aware of these potential problems.
Concussion Awareness
Concussion Facts
- A concussion is a brain injury that affects how your brain works
- A concussion is caused by a blow to the head or body
- A concussion can happen even if you haven’t been knocked unconscious
- If you think you have a concussion, you should not return to play until a proper healthcare professional clears you
Concussion Symptoms
- Symptoms vary from person to person and may not show up for hours or days. These include:
- Headache
- Confusion
- Memory loss
- Dizziness
- Sluggish, Groggy, or Foggy
- Feeling irritable or emotionally down
- Nausea or vomiting
- Blurry or Double vision
- Slowed reaction time
- Loss of consciousness
Why should I report my symptoms ?
- Playing or practicing with a concussion is dangerous and can lead to delay in recovery and returning to play
- While the brain is healing, it is much more likely to sustain another concussion and long term problems
- In rare cases, repeat concussions can cause brain swelling, permanent brain damage and even death
What should I do if I think I have a concussion ?
- Don’t hide it , report it
- Ignoring symptoms and “toughing it out” can make symptoms worse
- Tell your coach, parent or safety member if you think someone is pressuring you into playing with symptoms
- Get checked out by a health care professional ASAP
- Sports have injury timeouts and substitutions, sooner you get checked out, the sooner you can safely return to play
- A concussion can affect your ability to do schoolwork and other activities
- It is important to give you brain time to heal
- It is Better to miss one game than a whole season