URGENT update regarding the legislative requirements under the implementation of Rowan’s Law by the Government of Ontario
Mandatory Acknowledgement Form Prior to Participation of Players/Coaching Staff
What is Rowan’s Law? Rowan Stringer was a 17-year old Ottawa varsity rugby player who died from sustaining multiple concussions resulting in a catastrophic swelling of the brain – second impact syndrome.
On March 7, 2018, Ontario passed Rowan's Law (Concussion Safety), 2018 and related amendments to the Education Act. However, it is important to understand that this applies to all Sport Organizations, schools, programs and businesses in the province. This is mandatory– it is legislation (Ontario Regulation 161/19) from the Government.
Ontario Rural Softball Association:
Concussion Code of Conduct
Government of Ontario:
Concussion Awareness Resources (Rowan's Law)
All Registrants registering must have completed the review information and acknowledgement prior to registration/participation
All Registrants/Coaches/Bench Staff must complete the review of information and acknowledgement prior to participation
Please read the information below that pertains to the age of the player and then complete the Rowans Law Acknowledgement Form.
Ages 10 and Under
Additional Resources: