Annual Requirement

Annually, PYF is required to provide to the parent, guardian, or other person having care or charge of an student-athlete who wishes to practice for or compete in an athletic activity organized by a youth sports organization the concussion and head injury information sheet required by section 3707.52 of the Revised Code. Click the link below for the information sheet.

ODH Concussion Information Sheet for Youth Sports Organizations

ODH Concussion Information Sheet for Interscholastic Athletics (also available in physical paperwork)

Return to Play

Ohio’s Return-to-Play law (ORC 3313.539 or ORC 3314.03) requires that Ohio youth athletes who are suspected of sustaining a concussion, MUST be removed from practice or play. Ohio laws prohibit a child to return to play (practice or competition) on the same day that he/she is removed on suspicion of having sustained a concussion. He/she may return the following day if cleared in writing by a physician (MD or DO) or other authorized healthcare provider that he/she did not sustain a concussion.

Return to Play-Medical Clearance Form

Source: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/child-injury/youthconcussions/youthconcussions

Online Concussion Management Training for Coaches

All PYF coaches are required to have concussion training. Parents are also encouraged to take the training course below.

This free, online course is available through the NFHS. Click the “order here” button and complete a brief registration form to take the course. Follow these steps to complete the course:

Click on the button that says, "Please login to order." In the window that appears, click "Register Now."

1. When your registration is complete, "order" the free concussion course offered along the left hand side of the page. Continue following prompts. Although it may look like you will be charged for the course, there is no cost.
2. Once you have completed "checkout," you will be able to take the free online course.
3. When you have completed and passed the course, you have the option of printing a certificate of completion.