AAU Removal
& Return-to-Play Policy
It is the purpose of AAU to promote amateur sports and we wish for our members who participate to do so in a manner that provides reasonable safety for their well-being.
An Athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion during any Athletic Activity (as determined by a Coach or other authorized individual present) shall be immediately removed from the Athletic Activity. An Athlete who has been so removed may not return to play on the same day.
An Athlete who has been removed from an Athletic Activity may not return to any Athletic Activity until the Athlete has submitted to the Coach a written medical clearance writing by a licensed medical professional trained in the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of concussions stating that the Athlete no longer exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion.
Before any athlete participates in an athletic activity, each Parent or guardian should read, understand, and sign the informed consent form and return the form to their coach for record keeping each year.
Click Here for the Concussion Policy and Informed Consent Form
Concern about athlete well-being is upper-most in the mind of all sports organizations and governing bodies. Around the country states are adopting concussion legislation in efforts to tend to the health and well-being of athletes.
The events and activities that are licensed by AAU are run by local hosts, local organizing committees, and/or member clubs. Athletic activities involve risks and dangers of injury and accidents may occur sometimes without fault. Available medical assistance may vary from venue to venue. The AAU recognizes that the potential for harm from concussions is a serious matter. While some accidents and even concussions may occur, the basis for the AAU's Concussion Policy is based upon trying to limit the potential harm, which could result from continued participation after such an injury.
Coaches and other club leaders can take a free on-line course that will provide important information in the recommendation and decision-making in handling situations that may involve concussion injuries. This course will only take approximately 30 minutes of your day.
CONCUSSION APP
The CDC HEADS UP Concussion and Helmet Safety app will help you learn how to spot a possible concussion and what to do if you think your child or teen has a concussion or other serious brain injury.
The application also includes a 3D helmet fit feature that teaches about proper helmet fit, safety and care.
