Injury Reporting, Concussion Awareness & Management, Return to Play

INJURY REPORTING 

In the case of ANY injury to an athlete or bench staff member, you must report the injury with Ringette Ontario within 10 days. You may CLICK HERE to report an injury. 

For information on Extended Medical Insurance available to registered members, CLICK HERE.

To access the Athletics Medical Claim form, CLICK HERE. 

NOTE: The insurer requires originals or else claims will not be processed.

CONCUSSION AWARENESS

WRA and its members shall abide by Ringette Ontario’s Concussion-Related Policies and regulations introduced under Rowan’s Law, implemented by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport in 2019. 

Policies

Ringette Ontario Concussion Policy 

Ringette Ontario Concussion Code of Conduct – Athletes

Ringette Ontario Concussion Code of Conduct – Bench Staff

Return to Play Policy

Concussion Management Guidelines

In addition, all players under the age of 26, (including all parents of players under the age of 18), and all bench staff of teams with players under the age of 26, agree to review age-specific Ministry approved educational resources, and, adhere to Ringette Ontario’s Concussion Code of Conduct prior to registering each season.  

Resources

Rowan’s Law – Concussion Awareness Resource – ages 10 and younger

Rowan’s Law – Concussion Awareness Resource – ages 11 to 14

Rowan’s Law – Concussion Awareness Resource – ages 15 and older

For an comprehensive overview of Rowan’s Law and Concussion Safety, visit Ringette Ontario’s Concussion Awareness Information Page.