Provisional Concussion Policy
Provisional Concussion Policy
Adoption of Kendo Ontario Concussion Policy – The Canadian Kendo Federation (CKF) has adopted Kendo Ontario’s Concussion Policy on a provisional bases as part of its commitment to the health and safety of all practitioners. This policy provides guidelines to effectively manage and respond to head injuries, ensuring that appropriate measures are taken to protect the well-being of kendo practitioners across Canada.
Kendo Ontario Concussion Protocol as adopted by the CKF
Kendo Ontario has developed the Kendo Ontario Concussion Protocol to help guide the management of athletes / participants who may have a suspected concussion as a result of participation in Kendo.
This protocol covers the recognition, medical diagnosis and management of athletes / participants who may sustain a suspected concussion or head injury during Kendo. It aims to ensure that athletes with a suspected concussion receive timely and appropriate care and proper management to allow them to return back to Kendo safely.
This protocol is intended for use by all active athletes / participants as well as those who are involved with Kendo. This includes parents (of underage participants), instructors / trainers as well as officials / judges.
Concussion Protocol Documents
- Quick Fact Sheet for Instructors (PDF)
- Concussion Protocol (PDF)
- Pre-bogu Education (PDF)
- Medical Assessment Letter (PDF)
- Medical Clearance Letter (PDF)
- SCAT5 – Sport Concussion Assessment Tool – 5th Edition (PDF)