At the start of the 2016-17 season, the GTHL, in conjunction with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, implemented a policy surrounding concussions. This policy is one of the most comprehensive concussion policies to date for minor sports in Ontario.
The GTHL has taken measures to become a leader in concussion prevention and education to prioritize the safety of its players. The concussion policy ensures players who are suspected to have sustained a concussion during GTHL activity do not return before being medically cleared by a professional. Additionally, this policy provides a structured outline on how team officials can identify suspected concussions, provides pathways for all players with suspected concussion to seek medical attention, as well as a hockey specific return to play protocol that ensures all members of the GTHL community are equipped with the tools needed to identify, manage, and prevent concussion.
NOTE: All resources and education pieces pertaining to concussions are helpful, however, the GTHL asks all participants reviewing additional resources to ensure the League GTHL Concussion Policy and Return to Play protocol takes precedent.
Helpful resources during
concussion recovery
This Toolkit provides Ontario Coaches with the relevant tools and materials to support the use of consistent concussion protocols across all sport settings. It is aligned with the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport and Rowan’s Law.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital – Return to Sport and School Resources
Concussion services at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital:
Holland Bloorview Website › Youth Persistent Symptoms Clinic › Early Concussion Care Program ›