General Concussion Policy
The Utah High School Lacrosse League Concussion Management policy requires that a player be removed from a practice or game if he or she is suspected of sustaining a concussion or a traumatic head injury. The full policy can be found at www.utahlax.org . Furthermore, that player will not be permitted to return to play until he/she has been evaluated and cleared (in writing) by a qualified health care professional, trained in the evaluation and management of a concussion (per H.B. 204 -http://le.utah.gov/~2011/bills/hbillenr/hb0204.pdf ).
Baseline Testing
Players are strongly encouraged to seek out a reputable professional to provide baseline testing. Baseline testing can help with the diagnosis of a concussion and assist with determining when an athlete is ready to resume play. It is HIGHLY recommended but not required.
Resources
Valuable training resources have been provided by US Lacrosse and The Center for Disease Control and links to that information is available on the Utah Lacrosse Association’s website: https://leagueathletics.com/Page.asp?n=67466&org=utahlax.org
Acknowledgement
I hereby acknowledge:
- I have read and reviewed the UHSLL concussion policy and understand the requirements as dictated by House Bill 204.
- I will remove my child from practice or play if they sustain any head injury (bump, blow, jolt to head)
- My child will not be returned to play until they have been cleared (in writing) by a qualified health care professional