20 May 2014
Antrim Workshops:
O'Donnells GAC Belfast and Rasharkin. The workshops will take place on Thursday 22nd May, 7:15pm
Focus of the programme is on Concussion Awareness
Death of a schoolboy: On 29 January 2011, 14-year-old Ben Robinson played rugby union for his school. After being treated three times for blows to the head and sent back to the field on each occasion, he collapsed and later died in hospital.
Education of Parents, Players, Coaches and Referees.
From the onset we are tutors delivering the programme we are not medical people we are talking from a practical lay persons perspective
This workshop is designed to
Introduce you to the topic in a non-medical way
The Brain to take a look at the mechanics of the brain and movement within the scull
What is Concussion examine what it is and how we perhaps dont regard it as an injury?
Help us recognise some Signs & Symptoms
Help us appreciate the Potential Dangers of not dealing with it seriously as we would with any other injury
Principles of Management / Action Plan for Coaches if it should happen
Considerations for Children (5-12 years) and how the injury needs managed
Helping your Players Cope when they have had a concussion
Return to Play and management back into full contact
Resources for Coaches that can be accessed and used to educate in your club or school
