Concussion Management

BC Tigers FC has implemented Concussion Management Plan for registered players and their families.

The plan includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Annually ensure players, with their parent(s)/ guardian(s) if the player is under the age of 18, are educated about the signs and symptoms of concussions. Players, with their parent(s)/ guardian(s) if under the age of 18, must acknowledge that they have received information about the signs and symptoms of concussions and that they have a responsibility to report concussion-related injuries and illnesses to an independent medical professional

2. Ensure players, with their parent(s)/ guardian(s) if the player is under the age of 18, who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be removed from athletic activities (e.g., competition, practice, or physical conditioning sessions) and assessed by an independent medical professional with experience in the evaluation and management of concussions.

3. Requires medical clearance for a player, with their parent(s)/ guardian(s) if the player is under the age of 18, diagnosed with a concussion to return to athletic activity (e.g., competition, practice, or physical conditioning sessions) as determined by the independent medical professional

4. Requires players, with their parent(s)/ guardian(s) if the player is under the age of 18, diagnosed with a concussion to provide written evidence of medical clearance to the team’s coach and also the local club, youth district, or adult league before returning to athletic activity (e.g., competition, practice, or physical conditioning sessions)

Please report all Incidents to 604 240 9742 and complete the form to submit to bctigers@gmail.com

Click here to download Incident/Injury Reporting Form

Return to Play

A typical Retrun To Play process will be made up of 6 steps. There must be a minimum of 24 hours before each step is assessed although this could be considerably longer than 24 hours. Oversight should be provided by a medical professional. CLICK HERE to view the 6 step process

Resources for Coaches, Players and Parents

Canada Soccer Concussion Guidelines

Star Support for New Health Program
FIFA 11+ Benefits
11+ and Female Injuries
A Health Kick for Women
Performance Point Cardiac Screening
SportMedSoccer
CATT  – Concussion Awareness Training Tool
NCCP Making Headway Course
FIFA 11+
Nutrition Guidelines for Sporting Events
F-Mark Nutrition
Health and Fitness for the Female Player
Emergency Manual
SCAT3 – Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3
SCAT3 – Sport Concussion Assessment Tool Child
Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool