Athletics

On April 2, 2012, the state of Wisconsin passed a law regarding concussions and youth sports. The law requires all youth athletic organizations to educate coaches, athletes and parents on the risks of concussions and head injuries and prohibits participation in a youth activity until the athlete and parent or guardian has returned a signed agreement sheet indicating they have reviewed the concussion and head injury informational materials. The law requires immediate removal of an individual from a youth athletic activity if symptoms indicate a possible concussion has been sustained. A person who has been removed from a youth athletic activity because of a determined or suspected concussion or head injury, may not participate again until he or she is evaluated by a health care provider and receives written clearance from the health care provider to return to the activity.

In 2022, the state added a law regarding sudden cardiac arrest and youth sports.  While rare, it is the leading cause of death in young athletes while training or practicing for a competition.  It is important to educate yourself about the signs of sudden cardiac arrest.

For more information, please visit these sites:

www.wiaawi.org/health/concussions