HOCKEY CANADA
Welcome to the Hockey Canada Concussion Toolbox
Hockey Canada through its Members continues to ensure a safe and fun environment for all of its players. An important component of injury prevention is addressing concussions in sport and providing the information required to prevent, recognize and incorporate a responsible return to play protocol if a concussion is suspected. The Amsterdam Consensus statement on concussion in sport has identified changes to concussion management and we are pleased to introduce you to information on the Amsterdam Consensus statement and to the revised Hockey Canada materials based on these changes. We urge all players, parents, coaches, safety people, trainers, officials and administrators to become familiar with the information presented here as well as with your Member and Minor Hockey Association information related to this very important topic.
Hockey Canada is committed to maintaining the health, well-being and safety of all its participants. Safety is a top priority for those participating in the sport of hockey.
Hockey Canada recognizes the increased awareness of concussions and their potential long‐term effects. This policy is intended to be a tool to assist in proper management of those who have a concussion or are suspected of having a concussion.
Updated Hockey Canada Concussion Policy - Effective Sept. 1, 2024
Due to the complexities of implementing an updated national wide concussion policy and protocol, Hockey Canada acknowledges that its Members and Member Partners will be at various stages of implementation for the 2024 – 2025 season, with full implementation prior to the start of the 2025 – 2026 season. Please defer to your local association for their policy and protocol.
The new policy and protocol are currently in effect for all Hockey Canada National Team Programs.
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Prevention = Skill Development |
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One of the key components to prevention is player skill development. To learn about this important step download the Hockey Canada Network App and enjoy all the great content! |
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Amsterdam Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport |
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The Hockey Canada materials have now been revised to reflect the new information presented in the information provided in this document. |
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Team Meetings |
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Make player safety a priority at your team meetings, and don’t forget to talk about concussion prevention using the materials and information provided in this toolbox. Also available on the Hockey Canada Concussion App! |
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Hockey Canada Emergency Action Plan |
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The coach, manager and safety person should initiate a meeting at the beginning of the season to ensure they have the volunteers required for their Emergency Action Plan and that all involved with the plan are familiar with their roles! Also available on the Hockey Canada Concussion App! |
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Hockey Canada Concussion Resource Webpage |
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Click here to find all the Hockey Canada concussion resources on... Prevention |
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