Safe Sport, Injury Reporting and Concussion Awareness

As a member association of Ringette Canada and Ringette Ontario, EFRA is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. We support the principles of Safe Sport and promote positive, athlete-centred experiences that are free from abuse, harassment, bullying, and discrimination. EFRA expects all players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and families to uphold standards of conduct that prioritize physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

Learn more about safe sport here: https://www.ringetteontario.com/content/safe-sport 

Injury Reporting Information: In the case of ANY injury to an athlete or bench staff member, you must report the injury with Ringette Ontario within 10 days. 

CLICK HERE to report an injury.

• For information on Extended Medical Insurance available to registered members, CLICK HERE.
• To access the Athletics Medical Claim form, CLICK HERE. 

NOTE: The insurer requires originals or else claims will not be processed.

Concussion Awareness: EFRA and its members shall abide by  Ringette Ontario's Concussion-Related Policies and regulations introduced under Rowan's Law, implemented by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport in 2019.

Policies:

• Ringette Ontario Concussion Policy 
• Ringette Ontario Concussion Code of Conduct - Athletes
• Ringette Ontario Concussion Code of Conduct - Bench Staff
• Return to Play Policy
• Concussion Management Guidelines

In addition, all players under the age of 26, (including all parents of players under the age of 18), and all bench staff of teams with players under the age of 26, agree to review age-specific Ministry approved educational resources, and, adhere to Ringette Ontario's Concussion Code of Conduct prior to registering each season.  

Additional Resources

• Rowan's Law - Concussion Awareness Resource - ages 10 and younger
• Rowan's Law - Concussion Awareness Resource - ages 10 and younger
• Rowan's Law - Concussion Awareness Resource - ages 15 and older

For a comprehensive overview of Rowan's Law and Concussion Safety, visit Ringette Ontario's Concussion Awareness Information Page. 

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