Concussion Protocol

It’s important to stay safe when you play sports. When it comes to concussions, remember:

1. Recognize signs and symptoms of a concussion and stop activity immediately, even if you think you might be OK. Tell an adult.
2. Get checked out by a physician or nurse practitioner.
3. Gradually return to school and sport. 

Check out the resources below!

Use this resource to familiarize yourself with our Concussion Protocol.  This includes recognizing a concussion and what steps need to be taken before coming back to the playing field.

Use this resource to familiarize yourself with our Concussion Protocol.  This includes recognizing a concussion and what steps need to be taken before coming back to the playing field.

HIT. STOP. SIT.

If you have a concussion you might have one or more of the signs or symptoms listed below. They might show up right away or hours, even days, later. Just one sign or symptom is enough to suspect a concussion. Most people with a concussion do not lose consciousness. 

PHYSICAL

Headache 

Pressure in the head 

Dizziness 

Nausea or vomiting 

Blurred vision 

Sensitivity to light or sound 

Ringing in the ears 

Balance problems 

Tired or low energy 

Drowsiness 

“Don’t feel right” 

EMOTIONAL

Irritability (easily upset or angered) 

Depression 

Sadness 

Nervous or anxious 

COGNITIVE (THINKING)

Not thinking clearly 

Slower thinking 

Feeling confused 

Problems concentrating 

Problems remembering

SLEEP-RELATED 

Sleeping more or less than usual 

Having a hard time falling asleep

RED FLAGS

Neck pain or tenderness 

Double vision 

Weakness or tingling in arms or legs 

Severe or increasing headache 

Seizure or convulsion 

Loss of consciousness (knocked out) 

Vomiting more than once 

Increasingly restless, agitated or aggressive 

Getting more and more confused