Concussion Policy

Concussion Policy

Policy:

Players suffering from concussion may not return to play until:

  1. All their symptoms have cleared
  2. They have followed the Graduated Return to Play (GRTP) protocol
  3. They have been medically cleared to return

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)


Graduated Return to Play-GRTP

LEVEL

REHAB

TIME

1

Complete mental and physical rest until symptoms have
cleared.

2 weeks

2

Once symptom free, light exercise such as walking or
stationary cycling.

2 days

3

Rugby-specific exercise, such as running or ball handling
activities.
NO head impact activities!

2 days for U19*
1 day for 19+

4

Non-contact training drills until medical clearance given and
only if symptom-free.

Medical clearance is required for graduating to level 5.

2 days for U19*
1 day for 19+

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

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