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The Hamilton Victoria Curling Club

The Hamilton Victoria Curling Club

A comfortable space for people of all experience levels or age to come together and curl!

Rowan's Law & Concussion Safety

Concussion safety is an important part of keeping everyone safe on the ice. All members and guests under the age of 26, as well as parents/guardians, coaches, instructors and officials, are required to review the appropriate concussion resources each year.

Action Required

Before participating at the Hamilton Victoria Curling Club, please review the concussion awareness materials that apply to you and complete the required Concussion Awareness Receipt Form and Concussion Code of Conduct.

Download Receipt Form →

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What Is Rowan's Law?


Rowan's Law is Ontario concussion safety legislation designed to protect amateur athletes and educate participants, coaches and sport organizations about the dangers of concussions and head injuries.

Under Rowan's Law, sport organizations in Ontario are required to:

  • Ensure that athletes under 26, parents of athletes under 18, coaches, team trainers and officials confirm each year that they have reviewed the appropriate Ontario Concussion Awareness Resources.
  • Establish a Concussion Code of Conduct that sets out rules of behaviour to support concussion prevention.
  • Establish a Removal-from-Sport and Return-to-Sport protocol.

STEP 01

Ontario's Concussion Awareness Resources

Select the resource for the age group you will be working with or participating in. The information differs by age group, so coaches and instructors working with multiple age groups should review each applicable resource.

AGE GROUP

Ages 10 and Under

Concussion awareness information designed for younger athletes.

Download E-Booklet Watch Video
AGE GROUP

Ages 11 to 14

Concussion awareness information designed for youth athletes.

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AGE GROUP

Ages 15 and Up

Concussion awareness information for older youth and adults.

Download E-Booklet Watch Video

STEP 02

Government of Ontario Concussion Awareness E-Module

This interactive learning module will help you learn more about concussions and how to keep yourself and others active and safe.

Complete the E-Module →

STEP 03

Concussion Awareness Receipt Form

After reviewing the appropriate concussion awareness materials and completing the online e-module, download the receipt form, complete it with your name and signature, and upload it to the club.


STEP 04

Concussion Codes of Conduct

Rowan's Law requires athletes under 26, parents or guardians of athletes under 18, coaches and on-ice instructors to confirm each year that they have reviewed the appropriate Concussion Code of Conduct.

Participant Code of Conduct

For athletes and participants, including parents or guardians where applicable.

Download Code

Coach Code of Conduct

For coaches, instructors and other individuals working with youth participants.

Download Code

STEP 05

Removal from Sport & Return to Sport

Rowan's Law requires sport organizations to have a Removal-from-Sport and Return-to-Sport Protocol to support the appropriate response and recovery following a potential concussion.

Hamilton Victoria Curling Club Protocol

Our Removal-from-Sport and Return-to-Sport protocol is currently under review.

UNDER REVIEW


Concussion Safety Matters

Thank you for helping the Hamilton Victoria Curling Club create a safe environment for all of our members, guests, athletes, coaches and instructors.

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