AGE GROUP |
MINIMUM REST PERIOD POST CONCUSSION |
GRTP |
MINIMUM TIME OUT |
ADULT |
14 days |
6 days |
21 days (total 2 games missed) |
U6’s – U19’s* |
14 days |
8 days |
23 days (total 3 games missed) |
LEVEL |
REHAB |
TIME |
1 |
Complete mental and physical rest until symptoms have |
2 weeks |
2 |
Once symptom free, light exercise such as walking or |
2 days |
3 |
Rugby-specific exercise, such as running or ball handling
|
2 days for U19* |
4 |
Non-contact training drills until medical clearance given and Medical clearance is required for graduating to level 5. |
2 days for U19* |
5 |
Once medical clearance has been given, full contact training. |
2 days |
6 |
Return to play |
*Under age (Under 6’s – Under 19’s) players playing adult rugby must follow age group guidelines