Health & Safety

The Hamilton Speed Skating Club is committed to providing a training and competitive environment that is safe, inclusive and welcoming for all members.

Concussion Safety (Rowan’s Law)

Rowan’s Law is a concussion safety awareness and protocol which came into partial effect on July 1, 2019. It provides a framework that all athletes, coaches and trainers involved school or athletic associations in Ontario must follow. As a participant in our speed skating club, each skater must:

1. Review the ministry approved materials for participants (Select the age appropriate content below.
   • Concussion Awareness Resource (10 years and under)
   • Concussion Awareness Resource (11 to 14 years)
   • Concussion Awareness Resource (15 years and older)
2. The athlete and volunteers must review and acknowledge the code of conduct online at the start of each season as part of their registration process.

Coaches, trainers and volunteers must adhere to additional requirements as outlined by Ontario Speed Skating.