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Minnesota Concussion Law & Implementation

By David Peterson, 10/19/11, 10:18AM CDT

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Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports

MN/USA Wrestling is responsible for proper implementation of this new legislation that went into effect for all youth sports September 1, 2011.

Concussion Education:  MN/USA Wrestling recommends that every youth wrestler and parent should successfully complete the Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports course.  This course along with other resources can be accessed at: http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUP/youth.html

Coaches and Officials:  All coaches and officials must complete online concussion training. Documentation of completion will be required before a coach's pass will be issued at any MN/USA State event.

Online course: http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html

To read how MN/USA Wrestling is fully implementing this legislation please see:

Minnesota USA Wrestling - Concussion Law Implementation

To see the entire legislation: Minnesota Concussion Law

Questions about this legislation can be directed to: B.J. Anderson MD - Minnesota USA Wrestling Medical Advisor