GET TO A WORKSHOP
Ulster GAA to rollout Concussion Workshops for your club in your area.
Two works shops will be run in Fermanagh and in your region on Wednesday 21st May.
Please see the two venues for the Concussion Awareness Workshops in Fermanagh
Wednesday 21st May 2014 @7.15pm
1. Workshop: ‘Concussion Awareness Workshop’
Date: Wednesday 21st May Time: 7.15 – 8.30pm
Venue: Derrygonnelly Harps Clubrooms
2. Workshop: ‘Concussion Awareness Workshop’
Date: Wednesday 21st May Time: 7.15 – 8.30pm
Venue: Millennium Hall, Donagh
Its vital that as many Clubs attend this workshop. Concussion can be the unseen injury that can happen if not attended to correctly.
Death of a schoolboy:
On 29 January 2011, 14-year-old Ben Robinson played rugby union for his school. After being treated three times for blows to the head and sent back to the field on each occasion, he collapsed and later died in hospital.
This workshop is designed for parents, players and coaches to:
Introduce you to the topic of concussion in a non medical way or in lay mans terms. Examine what concussion is and how we perhaps don’t regard it as an injury. Help us recognise some of the Signs & Symptoms of Concussion. Help us appreciate the Potential Dangers of not dealing with it seriously as we would with any other injury Establish principles of management and or an Action Plan for Coaches if it should happen. Identify specific considerations for Children (5-12 years) and how the injury needs managed.
To ensure we help Players Cope when they have had a concussion. Establish a “Return to Play” and management of players back into full contact. Provide access to resources that can be used to educate in your club or school
Watch this video for more info: www.youtube.com/thedeptofeducation
Information can be found on downloadable leaflets on NI Direct here: http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/recognising-concussion
If members would like information for reference on concussion, go to our learning portal – http://learning.gaa.ie/node/85165%20
This has been updated with a few videos from the workshop and additional information for referees.
By Teresa McNabb Thu 8th May
