Rowan’s Law
Rowan’s Law was named for Rowan Stringer, a high school rugby player from Ottawa, who died in the spring of 2013 from a condition known as second impact syndrome (swelling of the brain caused by a subsequent injury that occurred before a previous injury healed). Rowan is believed to have experienced three concussions over six days while playing rugby. She had a concussion but didn’t know her brain needed time to heal. Neither did her parents, teachers or coaches.
Rowan’s Law and Rowan’s Law Day were established to honour her memory and bring awareness to concussions and concussion safety.
The Blues will enforce the Rowan’s Law in order to protect our players and meet regulatory requirements. We ask that parents and players read the age appropriate booklet for concussion awareness as well as the HEO Concussion Code of Conduct.
As part of the player’s registration, parents will have to:
- Confirm acknowledgement of review of both documents provided below, and
- Commit to operate within the parameters of the HEO Concussion Code of Conduct under the role which they have registered with the HEO.
The applicable documents are as follows:
1) Government of Ontario Concussion Awareness Resource e-booklet (select appropriate age level):
- Rowan's Law Booklet Ages 10 and Under
- Rowan's Law Booklet Ages 11 to 14
- Rowan's Law Booklet Ages 15 and Up
2) Hockey Eastern Ontario
Consult our Injury and Return to Play Info section for more information on concussions.