Big Country Soccer Association

BCSA Concussion Protocol

Big Country Soccer Association (BCSA) is committed to player safety.  Part of this commitment is to recognize in the sport of soccer, there is a risk of player concussions.  A concussion is a brain injury that cannot be seen on a standard x-ray, CT scan, or MRI.  This type of injury affects the way the player is able to process information and think in the short term.  Untreated, there are a variety of other symptoms that the player may be impacted by may include:

Concussion Symptoms

BCSA has established the Concussion Policy and supplementary forms that are to be used to help recognized potential concussion injuries, as well as set in motion a proper return to sport program that will ensure the player is recovering in stages to ensure a proper and safety return to the sport. Note the following requirements for coaches and parents to follow:

BCSA Concussion Policy

BCSA Return-to-Play Policy

Suspected Concussion Report

Remove From Sport Protocol Summary

Return to Sport Protocol Tracking Form


IMPORTANT LINKS

Canada Soccer Association Concussion Policy

Coach Sport Safety- Concussion Awareness