Concussion Protocols

• Contact your high school athletic trainer. Set up an appointment to be evaluated and to review the protocols.
• If you have been to the emergency room or doctor already, please bring that paperwork. Doctors’ notes will not supersede state law governing concussion protocols.

For middle school students, please contact your head coach to connect you with the correct high school athletic trainer.

Parent Concussion Information and Home Instructions

• Meet with the Athletic Trainer to discuss appropriate action and to set-up any additional testing necessary.
• Recieve the required forms from the section below

The athlete must meeting four criteria before starting the Return to Play Protocol (6-Day Return to Play)

1. Must be completely asymptomatic (See Daily Symptom Checklist – 24 hours)
2. Testing must return to baseline/normal range
3. Must return to academics per doctor’s orders
4. Must be released in writing by the treating physician before starting the Return to Play Protocol

Once the 4 Criteria are met the athlete will begin the Return to Play Protocol (6 Day Return to Play).  Example of workout:

• Day 1 – 24 hours of no symptoms
• Day 2 – Light aerobic exercise (ex: stationary bike for 20-25 min)
• Day 3 – Moderate aerobic exercise (ex: running 1 mile)
• Day 4 – Sport Specific non-contact exercise (ex: sprints, push-ups, or sport-specific drills)
• Day 5 – Full Contact Practice
• Day 6 – Full Release to Activity

* Each step must be 24 hours with no return of symptoms. The athlete will complete the Daily Symptom Checklist during the Return to Play protocol (6-Day Return to Play)

On Day 6 of the 6-Day Return to Play, the athlete will have all of the following on file with the Athletic Trainer.

• Daily Symptom Checklist
• Doctor release
• WA Concussion Manage Protocol/Return to Play Form – Signed by parent & athletic trainer