Concussion Awareness

Ringette Ontario Resources

• Concussion Awareness
• Sports Injury Information 

SCAT (Sport Concussion Assessment Tool)
The SCAT (Sport Concussion Assessment Tool), represents a standardized method of evaluating injured athletes for concussion and can be used in athletes aged 10 years and older. This tool is geared to medical and health professionals.

• Child SCAT5 Revised - June 18, 2017
• SCAT5 Revised - June 18, 2017
• Concussion Pocket Scat2 : A user-friendly version of this tool (called the Pocket SCAT2) is also available to assist coaches and trainers in recognizing the signs and symptoms of concussion.

From our friends at Parachute Canada, here are some excellent resources on the topic of concussions:

• Concussion Video
• Things to Know About Concussions - Good Handout
• Return to Play Guidelines
• Concussion Guide for Coaches and Trainers
• Concussion Guide for Athletes