SMHA was informed by HEO on July 1, 2019 that the Rowan’s Law Act and Regulations must be implemented for the upcoming hockey season.  Hockey Eastern Ontario has been working with the Ontario Hockey Federation and Hockey Northwestern Ontario on this collectively.  HEO is in full support of the intent of Rowan’s Law to create awareness of concussions, change the culture on concussions and provide safe sport participation.  This implementation is for all sports, not just hockey.  Therefore, starting on July 1, 2019 every Player, Team Official and On-Ice Official (parent as well if individual under 18) in order to register/participate must review the HEO Concussion Code of Conduct and the appropriate Concussion Awareness Resources and sign the acknowledgement form.  

What do I need to do as a parent? 

Parents must review the HEO Concussion Code of Conduct and the appropriate Concussion Awareness Resources for their child’s age and sign the acknowledgement form.  Teams will collect the signed forms once they are formed in September.  This is mandatory and the child cannot be rostered on a team until it’s completed. 

Rowan’s Law Information from the Government of Ontario 

https://tinyurl.com/yxe64c8d 

Rowans Law Documents
HEO Concussion Code of Conduct
Ages 10 & Under Info Booklet
Ages 11 to 14 Info Booklet
Ages 15 & Up Info Booklet

***IT IS MANDATORY THAT EACH PLAYER, OR PARENTS OF PLAYERS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE COMPLETE THIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM FOR EACH PLAYER OR ROSTERED BENCH STAFF***