*NEW* CONCUSSION IN VOLLEYBALL RESOURCES

Today marks the end of National Concussion Awareness Week – and we are excited to launch our new concussion resources for you to use in your clubs.

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs when there is a hit to the head, face, neck or anywhere on the body with forces transmitted to the brain. Concussions can happen in any sport, including volleyball. It is very important that we all take concussion and head injury seriously.

As part of our commitment to safe sport, we have worked with Kids Physio Group to develop these resources to support all participants in understanding how to recognise, manage, and ensure the safe return to play after a concussion.

Here are some suggestions for how to use the resources:

• Our Concussion Info and Protocol document is a good starting point that covers all elements of identification, management, and return to play for volleyball organisations.
• Provide the Concussion Info Sheet and Pre-Season Concussion Education Sheet to your players and parents.
• Use the Concussion Emergency Action Plan as a handy courtside guide to know what to do if a concussion occurs
• The Return to Play Guidelines outline the stages a participant should follow if they experience a concussion.
• The Medical Assessment Letter and Medical Clearance Letter are templates for you to use for professional support.
• The VBC Concussion Incident Report Form is a form for you to record any incident that occurs where there may be a concussion.

Please contact us if you have any feedback or questions.

CONCUSSION INFO SHEET

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

RETURN TO PLAY