I will help prevent concussions by:

• Wearing the proper equipment for my sport and wearing it correctly.
• Developing my skills and strength so that I can participate to the best of my ability.
• Respecting the rules of my sport or activity.
• My commitment to fair play and respect for all (respecting other athletes, coaches, team
  trainers and officials).

I will care for my health and safety by taking concussions seriously, and I understand
that:

• A concussion is a brain injury that can have both short- and long-term effects.
• A blow to my head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that causes the brain to move
  around inside the skull may cause a concussion.
• I don’t need to lose consciousness to have had a concussion.
• I have a commitment to concussion recognition and reporting, including self-reporting of
  possible concussion and reporting to a designated person when and individual suspects
  that another individual may have sustained a concussion. (Meaning: If I think I might
  have a concussion I should stop participating in further training, practice or competition
  immediately, or tell an adult if I think another athlete has a concussion).
• Continuing to participate in further training, practice or competition with a possible
  concussion increases my risk of more severe, longer lasting symptoms, and increases
  my risk of other injuries.

I will not hide concussion symptoms. I will speak up for myself and others.

• I will not hide my symptoms. I will tell a coach, official, team trainer, parent or another
  adult I trust if I experience any symptoms of concussion.
• If someone else tells me about concussion symptoms, or I see signs they might have a
  concussion, I will tell a coach, official, team trainer, parent or another adult I trust so they
  can help.
• I understand that if I have a suspected concussion, I will be removed from sport and that I will not be able to return to training, practice or competition until I undergo a medical © 2019 Ophea | Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education assessment by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner and have been medically cleared to return to training, practice or competition.
• I have a commitment to sharing any pertinent information regarding incidents of removal
  from sport with the athlete’s school and any other sport organization with which the
  athlete has registered* (Meaning: If I am diagnosed with a concussion, I understand that
  letting all of my other coaches and teachers know about my injury will help them support
  me while I recover.)

I will take the time I need to recover, because it is important for my health.

• I understand my commitment to supporting the Return to School process.
• I understand I will have to be medically cleared by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner
  before returning to physical activity.
• I will respect my coaches, team trainers, parents, health-care professionals, and medical
  doctors and nurse practitioners, regarding my health and safety.

I will help prevent concussions, through my:

• Commitment to zero-tolerance for prohibited play that is considered high risk for causing
  concussions.
• Acknowledgement of mandatory expulsion from competition for violating zero-tolerance
  for prohibited play that is considered high risk for causing concussions (Meaning: I will
  be disqualified/expelled from play if I violate the zero-tolerance policy).
• Acknowledgement of the escalating consequences for those who repeatedly violate the
  Concussion Code of Conduct.