CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT AND RETURN TO PLAY POLICY 

In an effort to reduce the potentially serious health risks associated with youth athletic activities at the City’s parks and recreation facilities, the Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Division (“JCRPD”) has established the following Concussion Management and Return to Play Policy (“CMRPP”). Nothing in the CMRPP is intended to create any liability for, or create a cause of action against the City’s governing body or its officers, employees, volunteers, or other designated personnel for any act or omission to act related to the removal or non-removal of a youth athlete from a game, competition, tryout or practice. 

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION 
A concussion is a type of brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. It is important to note that an athlete does not have to lose consciousness to have suffered a concussion. The symptoms and signs of a concussion are as follows: 

Symptoms Reported by Athlete Signs Observed by Others

• Headache
• Nausea
• Balance problems or dizziness
• Double or fuzzy vision
• Sensitivity to light or noise
• Feeling sluggish
• Feeling foggy or groggy
• Concentration or memory problems
• Confusion
• Appears dazed or stunned
• Is confused about assignment
• Forgets plays
• Is unsure of game, score or opponent
• Moves clumsily
• Answers questions slowly
• Loses consciousness
• Shows behavior or personality changes
• Can't recall events prior to hit or fall
• Can't recall events after hit or fall