Concussion Awareness
Newmarket Baseball Association
Concussion Management
Newmarket Baseball Association values the long term health of all athletes. As such we have a comprehensive Concussion Management Policy and associated procedures. All Newmarket Baseball Association players and their parents or guardians must confirm they have reviewed these Concussion Awareness Resources and the new Concussion Protocol. This applies to all House League, Select, Rep and Elite players, coaches and volunteers.
Concussion Awareness- Rowan's Law
Under Rowan's Law, all Baseball Ontario athletes must familiarize themselves with the Concussion Awareness Resources offered by the Province of Ontario.
Ministry Approved Concussion Awareness Resources – REQUIRED:
These e-booklets will help you learn more about concussions so you can keep yourself and others active and safe — whether you’re an athlete, student, parent, coach, official or educator. You can download and print a copy for reference.
Everyone involved in sports, including athletes, parents or guardians, coaches, team trainers, officials, teachers and licensed health-care professionals, can play a role in helping to prevent, identify and manage concussions. For more information on concussions and concussions in sport, please visit www.Ontario.ca/concussions.