Athletics

Updated as of 10/05/2020

A concussion is a diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) causing a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury.

In the event a student is diagnosed with a concussion or a concussion is suspected, please note the following procedures:

1. At school, the student will be immediately removed from play and the parent notified in the event of a head injury or suspected injury to the head. If a student is diagnosed with a concussion or head injury outside of school, the health office should be notified, and the same procedures will follow

2. <The school nurse will be notified and follow up with the student and the parent.  A review of the concussion guidelines, recommendations, and procedures will be addressed during an intake interview. 

3. Athletics, Guidance, Dean’s Office, Teachers, and the AP Office (during testing) will be notified of the diagnosis, restrictions, and doctor recommendations as indicated.

4. The student must see his private physician for an initial evaluation determining concussion status. A Doctor note expressly stating the diagnosis of concussion or that the student did not sustain a concussion must be provided to the school nurse. 

5. < id="docs-internal-guid-f5edf81a-7fff-5b8e-48b6-ec6d4374819e">The student must be reevaluated by his physician for clearance once asymptomatic for at least 24 hours. The written clearance received by the health office must state the athlete is symptom free from concussion and may return to PE/Sports.

6. The student must also be cleared by the school doctor before returning to school sports participation and physical education. 

7. Following clearance from the private and school doctor, a 5 DAY RETURN TO PLAY protocol will be given to athletes on a current sport and must be completed under the direction of the Athletic Trainers and Coaching Staff. Upon successful completion and submission of the 5 DAY RETURN TO PLAY to the health office, students may resume athletics without restrictions.

8. RETURN TO LEARN post-concussion will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Guidance Department Illness and Injury Coordinator.

For more information on concussion visit:

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/custom/headsupconcussion_fact_sheet_for_athletes.pdf 

Parents of athletes are asked to complete an athletic eligibility form here. If you have more than one son at Chaminade, the school will need a separate form completed for each son. At the end of the form, click to submit another form.