DMHA is obliged to follow by Hockey Albera & Hockey Canada's policies.  Attached are some links to help educate parents, players & coaches on concussions and the seriousness of them.  Please read and oblige by them.

Concussion Follow Up Form

Concussion Recognition Tool

Parent Tip Sheet

Hockey Alberta Concussion Information

Hockey Canada Concussion Policy

Hockey Canada Tool Box
 

RESPONSIBLE RETURN TO PLAY

No member of the hockey community in Alberta - including coaches, safety personnel, and parents/guardians - is to pressure the participant to return to play until s/he has completed the six‐step return to play strategy and is medically cleared by a physician.

Once a concussion has been diagnosed recovery is key to prevent the worsening of initial injury and potentially future concussions. Recovery has been identified as six steps that are a gradual return to regular activities. Signs and symptoms can last from 10 days to months and the time required to progress through each step can vary depending on the significance of the concussion and the person. Progression through the steps should be guided by the treating physician. 

Only when a player does not experience signs or symptoms should that player move to the next step, signs and symptoms may not appear during the activity but rather later. If any signs or symptoms return then the player should return to step 2 and be reevaluated by a physician. 

These steps must be applied to all physical activity not just hockey.

Prior to beginning the process 

Following a concussion, a brief period of physical and mental rest is recommended

6 Step Return to Play Process 

1. Light activities of daily living which do not aggravate symptoms or make symptoms worse. Once tolerating Step 1 without symptoms and signs, proceed to Step 2 as directed by your physician.
2. Light aerobic exercise, such as walking or stationary cycling. Monitor for symptoms and signs. No resistance training or weight lifting.
3. Sport specific activities and training (e.g. skating).
4. Drills without body contact. May add light resistance training and progress to heavier weights. The time needed to progress from non-contact to contact exercise will vary with the severity of the concussion and the player. Go to Step 5 after medical clearance (reassessment and written note).
5. Begin drills with body contact.
6. Game play. (The earliest a concussed participant should return to play is one week.)

Hockey Alberta determines and administers discipline for any club, team or individual who knowingly disregards their responsibility of requiring a physician’s written permission permitting a player to return to play following a concussion.