Imagine a scenario: You find yourself in the heat of competition, chasing that gold medal win. What if you were told there's an opponent you can't see coming – concussions.
Concussions are brain injuries caused by a blow to the head, face, or neck – or from a force from elsewhere on the body that is transmitted to the head. They are “invisible injuries" that can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere – not just athletes! In fact, they're the most common form of brain injury.
The goal of Concussion Awareness Week is to improve everyone's knowledge of concussions – how to prevent, recognize and manage them appropriately. We encourage everyone in our Special Olympics community to access our playbook of resources below to protect our athletes and ensure they stay in the game, both on and off the field.
CONCUSSION RESOURCES
Special Olympics Canada recognizes that participation in any sport or physical activity has some risk of head injuries, including concussions. The information on this page will help you learn more about concussions and how Special Olympics Canada and its Chapters are addressing concussions to support the health and safety of all our athletes and volunteers.
For Parents/Guardians
- Concussion Guide for Parents and Caregivers
- Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) for Parents and Caregivers e-learning
For Coaches and Volunteers
For Athletes
Residents of Ontario have unique requirements for concussion awareness under Rowan’s Law. Learn more.
For more information about concussions, visit parachute.ca