Medical Information

Medical forms are collected from players at the start of each season. Forms are kept with each team’s first aid kit which is brought to every practice and game.

Link to Medical Form: BC Soccer Medical Form

Concussion Management

Vancouver FC adheres to guidelines outlined in BC Soccer’s Concussion Policy.

bcsoccer.net/ConcussionPolicy.pdf

Vancouver FC Concussion Management Plan includes:

A Concussion Protocol with steps to respond, report and recover.
Guidelines for Return to Learn and Return to Play.
Distribution of information to parents/players regarding the signs and symptoms of concussion and VFC’s Concussion Protocol.
Annual educational seminar for Coaches/Managers that includes the signs and symptoms of concussion and VFC’s Concussion Protocol.
Inclusion of Concussion Assessment tool in VFC first aid kit.
Baseline Concussion Testing for all players.

A Safety Officer to track players with concussions and to ensure VFC protocol is adhered to.

VFC Concussion Protocol PDF

Baseline Concussion Testing

All Vancouver FC players are offered concussion testing every 2 years as part of their registration fees. Testing is done at the beginning of the season through LifeMark at the Richmond Oval.

Information on Baseline Testing: ATTACHMENT COMING SOON

Concussion INFORMATION

Signs & Symptoms of Concussion

If a player shows any signs of the following red flag symptoms, CALL 911 immediately.

Loss of Consciousness
Increased Confusion/Irritability
Repeated Vomiting
Seizure or Convulsion
Weakness in Arms/Legs
Tingling or Burning in Arms/Legs
Deteriorating Consciousness
Onset of Neck Pain
Severe or Increasing Headache
Unusual Behavior Change
Double Vision

Did you know?

The onset of concussion symptoms can be delayed.
You may only experience one of these symptoms & still have a concussion.
A concussion can occur even if there wasn’t a direct blow to the head.
You can have suffered a concussion without loss of consciousness
If your child has had a concussion in the past, even a minor blow to the head or body can trigger symptoms.
Most symptoms resolve within 7-10 days, however children/teens can take longer to recover.
Having a previous concussion increases the chances of a delayed recovery.