On May 14, 2009 the Governor of Washington Christine Gregoire signed the Zackery Lystedt Law. Effective July 26, 2009, the Lystedt Law directly affects youth sports and head injury policies particularly how we need to respond to player injuries. The new law requires that:
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An informed consent must be signed by parents and youth athletes acknowledging the risk of head injury prior to practice or competition
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A youth athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury must be removed from play – “when in doubt, sit them out”
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A youth athlete who has been removed from play must receive written clearance from a licensed health care provider prior to returning to play
Parent Information Resource:
http://www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports/english/toolkit_parents_factsheet.htm
Athlete Information Resource:
http://www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports/english/toolkit_athlete_factsheet.htm
Coaches Information Resource:
http://www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports/english/toolkit_coaches_factsheet.htm
Video Link:
http://www.wiaa.com/lystedt/default.htm
The Informed Consent form must be signed by players and parents prior to the athlete being allowed to participate in practices or competition for South Sound Starz. Please click on the handout link to download a copy of the required form.
