As part of Ontario's "Rowan's Law", all sports organizations in Ontario are required to have their students (and their parents/guardians for minors) review and understand the organization's concussion policies as well as the Concussion Awareness Resources. These must be acknowledged by the student AND their parent/guardian (if underage) before a student is allowed to participate in any sport events.

Click here for the Ontario Government's Concussion Awareness Resources.

Concussion and Head Injury Policy

Concussion Code of Conduct

Participants will act in a manner which is safe and provides the least risk to each other. Sparring equipment must be worn when participating in kumite (point sparring), and Participants are to refrain from contact with each other at all times, except for soft techniques using grabbing, redirective, or other non-striking motions.

Removal From Sport Protocol Due to Head Injury

If a Participant is suspected of receiving a head injury they are to be immediately assessed by an instructor or first-aid official of the club. Participants who are likely to have a concussion based on the assessment will be removed from participation of the club and are highly recommended to speak to a healthcare professional as soon as possible.

Return To Sport Protocol Following Removal Due to Head Injury

A Participant who was removed from sport due to a head injury must seek medical guidance before returning. The Participant may return after they demonstrate progression through a graduated process (such as the one recommended by MTCS Ontario) for returning to sport. In all cases, a Participant may be removed from class at the sole discretion of an instructor if that instructor believes the participant is not fit to participate.