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It is the law "Zackery Lystedt Law” and your Childs life

“The Lystedt Law” HB 1824What is needed to be in compliance?

 

On May 14, 2009 the Governor of Washington, Christine Gregoire, signed House Bill 1824, also known as the Zackery Lystedt Law. Effective July 26, 2009, the Lystedt Law directly affects youth sports and head injury policies. The new law requires that:
 
1)    An informed consent must be signed annually by parents and youth athletes acknowledging the risk of head injury prior to practice or competition
 
2)    A youth athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury must be removed from play – “when in doubt, sit them out”
 
 
3)    A youth athlete who has been removed from play must receive written clearance from a licensed health care provider prior to returning to play
 
Washington Youth Soccer has developed the guidelines, pertinent information and forms to inform and educate coaches, youth athletes, and their parent(s)/guardian(s) of the nature and risk of concussion and head injury including continuing to play after concussion or head injury. Each member association and club will work in concert with Washington Youth Soccer to disseminate these materials and ensure compliance with the new law.   
 
To read the full law, Click Here.
Traumatic Brain Injuries Reports for Administrators and Coaches

Washington Youth Soccer and Bonzi have released a complete document that outlines all the reports in Bonzi (our registration system) available for association, club registrars and coaches.  Click here to view the document.  

Note: Also located in the Resource Section to the right . 

Washington Youth Soccer and Bonzi have released a complete document that outlines all the reports in Bonzi (our registration system) available for association, club registrars and coaches.  Click here to view the document.  

Note: Also located in the Resource Section to the right . 


Washington Youth Soccer Traumatic Brain Injuries Guidelines and Procedures

Information on compliance with “The Lystedt Law” HB 1824
 
Policies for the management of Traumatic Brain Injuriesin youth soccer
 
On May 14, 2009 the Governor of Washington, Christine Gregoire, signed House Bill 1824, also known as the Zackeryhead injury policies.  The new law requires that: Lystedt Law.  Effective July 26, 2009, the Lystedt Law directly affects youth sports and Traumatic Brain Injuries
 
1)    An informed consent must be signed annually by parents and youth athletes acknowledging the risk of head injury prior to practice or competition
 
2)    A youth athlete who is suspected of sustaining a Traumatic Brain Injuriy  must be removed from play – “when in doubt, sit them out”
 
 
3)    A youth athlete who has been removed from play must receive written clearance from a licensed health care provider prior to returning to play
 
Washington Youth Soccer has developed the guidelines, pertinent information and forms to inform and educate coaches, youth athletes, and their parent(s)/guardian(s) of the nature and risk of Traumatic Brain Injuries including continuing to play after concussion or head injury.  Each member association and club will work in concert with Washington Youth Soccer to disseminate these materials and ensure compliance with the new law.   
 

To read the full law, Click Here.Information on compliance with “The Lystedt Law” HB 1824

 

Policies for the management of Traumatic Brain Injuries in youth soccer

 

On May 14, 2009 the Governor of Washington, Christine Gregoire, signed House Bill 1824, also known as the Zackery Lystedt Law.  Effective July 26, 2009, the Lystedt Law directly affects youth sports and Traumatic Brain Injuries head injury policies.  The new law requires that:

 

1)    An informed consent must be signed annually by parents and youth athletes acknowledging the risk of head injury prior to practice or competition

 

2)    A youth athlete who is suspected of sustaining a Traumatic Brain Injuriy  must be removed from play – “when in doubt, sit them out”

 

 

3)    A youth athlete who has been removed from play must receive written clearance from a licensed health care provider prior to returning to play

 

Washington Youth Soccer has developed the guidelines, pertinent information and forms to inform and educate coaches, youth athletes, and their parent(s)/guardian(s) of the nature and risk of Traumatic Brain Injuries including continuing to play after concussion or head injury.  Each member association and club will work in concert with Washington Youth Soccer to disseminate these materials and ensure compliance with the new law.   

 

To read the full law, Click Here.