Rowan's Law
In June of 2016 the Ontario Legislature passed Rowan's Law; this legislation is designed to protect amateur athletes and educate coaches about the dangers of head injuries. This legislation is effective July, 1st 2019 and will impact all QWMHA players, coaches and parents this season.
Please ensure you do the following:
1. Click on the link below to read the age appropriate concussion awareness resources
2. The Rowan's Law Acknowledgement Form will be included online with your Hockey Canada Registry. Members will click on acknowledgment after reviewing the documents before finalizing registration.
10 and under Concussion awareness resources
11 to 14 Concussion awareness resources
15 and older Concussion awareness resources
Rowan's Law Acknowledgement Form
The OHF requires all QWMHA players, coaches and parents to verify they have received and reviewed the OHF Concussion Code of Conduct and the Concussion Awareness Resources provided by the Government of Ontario. Players, coaches and parents must commit to operating within the parameters of the OHF Concussion Code of Conduct.