Welcome back to school Wallingford Youth Lacrosse. As you and your lacrosse players are about to settle in to the routine of school and the fall, the WYL league is hard at work getting the 2017 season planned and ready for you all to enjoy next spring. (We even have some cool stuff happening this fall too!)
Part of the process of getting everyone ready for next year’s season is making sure that you are all aware of the causes, signs, dangers of concussions, and what to do when you see the symptoms. Concussions are a part of every sport, especially lacrosse, and the WYL league takes them serious as should you.
Please take a moment to follow the attached links that provide crucial information that you need to know about concussions and your children.
Please note that this year and going forward, part of our registration process will include a section where you will be required to confirm that the league has provided you with this educational information.
Concussions are a SERIOUS part, of a great sport. Educate yourself and your player.
http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html
http://connylacrosse.org/Page.asp?n=52358&org=connylacrosse.org
Via the NY Times:
"The young brain is especially susceptible to concussion, and sports-related concussions account for more than half of all emergency room visits by children aged 8 through 13, according to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. A child who suffers a concussion is one and a half times more likely to experience another, and those who have had two concussions have a threefold greater risk of the same injury happening again."