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Laboratory blood tests are only required for athletes age 16+ who are participating in Full contact competition. If you are turning 16 this year and wish to continue competing after you birthday, have those lab tests ready to present to us! Please note lab work is only valid for 6 months, after which you will have to re-test.

Laboratory blood tests are only required for athletes age 16+ who are participating in Full contact competition.

All Athletes with professional competition experience must submit a Request For Amateur Reinstatement to be reviewed by a technical committee.

Athletes who have competed professionally at any level, including competition in Thailand, can be permitted to enter competition at A Class or above. Athletes who have participated in low level professional competition may be eligible to enter in to B Class.

Participation in any sport or physical activity carries with it the risk of injury. Concussions are an injury specific to the brain, and Ontario's Rowan's Law bring awareness to concussions and concussion safety. New regulation and legislation in Ontario requires that:

CONCUSSION CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ATHLETES

I will help prevent concussions by

• Wearing the proper equipment for my sport and wearing it correctly;
• Developing my skills and strength so that I can participate to the best of my ability;
• Respecting the rules of my sport or activity; and
• My commitment to fair play and respect for all (respecting Coaches, Officials, Physicians, and other Athletes).

I will care for my health and safety by taking concussions seriously, and I understand that

• A concussion is a brain injury that can have both short- and long-term effects;
• I don’t need to lose consciousness to receive a concussion;
• If I think I might have a concussion I should stop participating in further training, practice or competition immediately and inform a Coach, Official, Physician, Parent or other designated responsible person;
• If I suspect another athlete has sustained a concussion I should immediately inform a Coach, Official, Physician, Parent or other designated responsible person; and
• Continuing to participate in further training, practice or competition with a possible concussion increases my risk of more severe, longer lasting symptoms, and increases my risk of other injuries.

I will not hide concussion symptoms. I will speak up for myself and others

• I will not hide my symptoms. I will tell a Coach, Official, Physician, Parent or other designated responsible person if I experience any symptoms of concussion;
• If someone else tells me about concussion symptoms, or I see signs they might have a concussion, I will tell a Coach, Official, Physician, Parent or other designated responsible person so they can help;
• I understand that if I have a suspected concussion, I will be removed from sport and that I will not be able to return to training, practice or competition until I undergo a medical assessment by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner and have been medically cleared to return to training, practice or competition;
• If I am diagnosed with a concussion, I understand that I must inform all my Coaches and Teachers across all the sports and Sport Organizations I participate in about my injury, and this will help them support me while I recover; and
• If I am diagnosed with a concussion, I understand that I must inform Muaythai Ontario through its Injury Reporting form at muaythaiontario.org/injuries.

I will take the time I need to recover, because it is important for my health

• I understand I will have to follow my sport organization’s Return-to-Sport Protocol;
• I understand I will have to be medically cleared by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner before returning to training, practice or competition; and
• I will respect my coaches, team trainers, parents, health-care professionals, and medical doctors and nurse practitioners, regarding my health and safety.

I understand that not adhering to the code will result in corrective action

• I acknowledge that there will be escalating consequences if I am to repeatedly violate the Concussion Code of Conduct.

CONCUSSION CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES & OFFICIALS

I will help prevent concussions through my

• Efforts to ensure Athletes wear the proper equipment and wear it correctly;
• Efforts to help Athletes develop their skills and strength so they can participate to the best of their abilities;
• Respect for the rules of my sport and ensure that my athletes do, too; and
• My commitment to fair play and respect for all (respecting coaches, officials, and all participants and ensuring my athletes respect others and play fair).

I will care for the health and safety of all participants by taking concussions seriously. I understand that

• A concussion is a brain injury that can have both short- and long-term effects;
• A person doesn’t need to lose consciousness to receive a concussion;
• An athlete with a suspected concussion should stop participating in training, practice or competition immediately;
• Continuing to participate in further training, practice or competition with a suspected concussion increases a person’s risk of more severe, longer lasting symptoms, and increases their risk of other injuries or even death;
• I have a commitment to concussion recognition and reporting, including self-reporting of possible concussion and reporting to a designated person when someone suspects that another individual may have sustained a concussion; and
• If an athlete under my care sustains a concussion outside of Muaythai Ontario sanctioned competition I will ensure that they inform Muaythai Ontario through the Injury Reporting form at muaythaiontario.org/injuries or I will report it on their behalf.

I will create an environment where participants feel safe and comfortable speaking up. I will

• Encourage athletes not to hide their symptoms, but to tell me, a Coach, an Official, a Parent or other designated responsible person they trust if they experience any symptoms of concussion after an impact;
• Lead by example. I will tell a Coach, Official, Parent and seek medical attention by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner if I am experiencing any concussion symptoms;
• Understand and respect that any athlete with a suspected concussion must be removed from sport and not permitted to return until they undergo a medical assessment by a Physician or Nurse practitioner and have been medically cleared to return to training, practice or competition; and
• For Coaches only: Commit to providing opportunities before and after each training, practice and competition to enable athletes to discuss potential issues related to concussions.

I will support all participants to take the time they need to recover

• I understand my commitment to supporting the return-to-sport process;
• I understand the athletes will have to be cleared by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner before returning to sport; and
• I will respect Coaches, Officials, Parents, Physicians and Nurse Practitioners and any decisions made with regards to the health and safety of my athletes.

I understand that not adhering to the code will result in corrective action