"Rowan’s Law legislation was passed by the Ontario Government in 2018. This legislation is named in memory of Rowan Stringer who tragically died in 2013 of Second Impact Syndrome, the result of suffering multiple concussion playing rugby three times in six days. The legislation is designed to create a safer environment for competitive amateur athletes, children and youth to play sport.
Knowing how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, and what to do if a concussion happens – whether you’re an athlete, a student, a parent, a coach, a team trainer, an official or an educator– saves lives. The Ontario Government is committed to implementing Rowan’s Law by putting concussion safety information in the hands of people who need it most. Increasing awareness and changing conversations in sport, at school and in our homes, will result in transformative change to the way in which concussions are managed in amateur competitive sport and beyond.
Baseball Ontario and by association all our Member Clubs and registrants are legally bound by the requirements of the Law." REF: https://www.playoba.ca/rowans-law
Players and guardians of players if less than 18yrs old must attest to have read the following applicable protocol for Concussion Management.
Players up to and including 10 yrs of age : LINK
Players aged 11 to 14 yrs of age : LINK
Players aged 15 yrs and above : LINK