TFC FOLLOWS THE CDC'S RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOL FOR CONCUSSIONS

With any sport, there is a risk of head injuries. TFC takes head injuries and suspected head injuries extremely serious and have invested over $50,000 in the last 5 years to make sure our Pad Level and All Girls' Flag players are wearing the top of the line equipment to reduce the risk of head injuries. Our coaches also teach our players proper techniques to help avoid head injuries. However, with any sport there is no way to fully eliminate the risk of concussions and the majority of the concussions that have occurred were from non football related activities such as school recess or other sports. 

When a player has or is suspected to have a concussion, they must follow the CDC's Return to Play Protocol. 

The athlete is back to their regular activities (such as school) and has the green-light from their healthcare provider to begin the return to sports progression. 

Begin with light aerobic exercise only to increase an athlete’s heart rate. This means about 5 to 10 minutes on an exercise bike, walking, or light jogging. No weight lifting at this point.

Continue with activities to increase an athlete’s heart rate with body or head movement. This includes moderate jogging, brief running, moderate-intensity stationary biking, moderate-intensity weightlifting (less time and/or less weight from their typical routine).

Add heavy non-contact physical activity, such as sprinting/running, high-intensity stationary biking, regular weightlifting routine, non-contact sport-specific drills (in 3 planes of movement).

Athlete may return to practice and full contact (if appropriate for the sport) in controlled practice.

Athlete may return to competition.