“THE LYSTEDT LAW” HB 1824
On May 14, 2009, the Washington State Legislature passed the “The Zachary Lystedt Law” HB 1824, directing the education of coaches, players, and parents on the recognition and management of concussions as well as establishing return to play protocol for all youth athletes suspected of or having a concussion or brain injury.
Please review the document below on the requirements of coaches, parents, and players of every participating CYO parish or school.
COACHES:
Each CYO coach is required to be trained in recognition and management of concussions. Please follow the link to the 15 minute video on the WIAA website for the Video on Concussions for High School Coaches. Please also review the coach resource packet below from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Coaches resource packet English:
Coaches resource packet Spanish:
PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Shall annually review, sign and return to the school, a concussion and head injury information sheet prior to the youth athlete’s initiating practice or competition. Parent/Athlete Information Sheet: Word Doc | PDF. Please also review the parent resource packet below from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Parents resource packet English:
Parents resource packet Spanish:
ATHLETES:
Shall annually review, sign and return to the school, a concussion and head injury information sheet prior to initiating practice or competition. Parent/Athlete Information Sheet: Word Doc | PDF. Athletes are encouraged to notify a coach if they or a teammate exhibit signs or symptoms of a concussion/brain injury.
Athletes resource packet English:
Athletes resource packet Spanish:
SCHOOL RESOURCES: