At the time of a concussion event, the player should be removed from the sport (be it training or game) and preferably complete a Concussion Recognition Tool 6 (CRT6).

If the player has any Red Flags they should immediately attend the hospital emergency department.

Download Concussion Guidelines for Community and Youth.

The player should then not be left alone, go to sleep for 3-4 hours, drive or drink/take recreational drugs.

The concussion event is referenced at Day 0.

After 1-2 days of rest, which may include a day off work or school, the next step is to book a GP appointment if you need a medical certificate for work/school and to start paperwork if you play rugby you MUST see your GP to start the paperwork. The GP will refer you for a concussion assessment with a Physio.

Otherwise, in Day 2 you may book an appointment immediately with the Physio for an ‘Initial Concussion Assessment’ so the first measurements of your concussion can be measured. The physio will discuss with you what active rest in the first week, non-contact in the second week and contact training in the third week looks like.