Annual Gameplan for Promoting and Preserving Safety Measures in Football

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1 michigan high schl athletic assciatin 2017 Ftball Preseasn Guide SAFETY Blitz Annual Gameplan fr Prmting and Preserving Safety Measures in Ftball

2 2017 MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide In additin t this ftball guide, caches and administratrs must review the Fall Sprts Caches Alerts especially regarding heat illness, injury, cncussins and cnditining. Cntents Requirements fr High Schl Head Caches in Suggestins fr Principals & Ftball Caches Summer Caching Regulatins fr Ftball Ftball Practice Plicies NFHS Ftball Rules Changes Ftball Helmet Inspectin Checklist Reducing Brain and Spinal Injuries in Ftball and Other Sprts MHSAA Prtcl fr Cncussins MHSAA Return t Activity Frm MHSAA Sample Online Cncussin Reprting Infrmatin Frm MHSAA Mdel Plicy fr Managing Heat and Humidity Heat Index Calculatin and Chart Heat Index FAQs Heart and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Resurces NOTES AND RESOURCES Accident Medical Insurance: Since the MHSAA has arranged fr Athletic Accident Medical Insurance Cverage fr eligible participants at each member high schl and all registered fficials. The prgram is excess accident medical insurance ($25,000 deductible) intended t help pay medical bills t administer t injuries sustained in athletic activities in MHSAA turnament sprts. Details f the cverage and claims administratin are psted n the Administratrs page f MHSAA.cm, and als can be fund in the current MHSAA Handbk. Cncussin Insurance: The Michigan High Schl Athletic Assciatin is als prviding athletic participants at each MHSAA member junir high/middle schl and high schl with additinal insurance that is intended t pay accident medical expense benefits resulting frm a suspected cncussin. The injury must be sustained while the athlete is participating in an MHSAA in-seasn cvered activity (practice r cmpetitin). Plicy limit is $25,000 fr each accident. Cvered students, sprts and situatins fllw the accident medical insurance. This prgram intends t assure that all eligible student-athletes in MHSAA member schls in grades 6 thrugh 12, male and female, in all levels f all sprts under the jurisdictin f the MHSAA, receive prmpt and prfessinal attentin fr head injury events even if the child is uninsured r under-insured. Accident medical deductibles and c-pays left unpaid by ther plicies are reimbursed under this prgram t the limits f the plicy. Summer Dead Perid, Preseasn Dwn Time: Fr clarificatins check the MHSAA Handbk, r visit the Administratrs page f MHSAA.cm Resurces: Annual Survey f Catastrphic Ftball Injuries: NOCSAE Ftball Helmet Recnditining/Recertificatin: recnditiners.pdf Fur Quarters fr Ftball Helmet Safety: MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide

3 Caching Requirements at All Levels fr F llwing is a summary f the caching requirements fr the schl year and a review f recent requirements. 1. CAP Required Fr Newly Hired First Time Head Caches - Each head cach f a varsity team hired fr the first time as a high schl head varsity cach at any MHSAA member high schl after July 31, 2016 shall have cmpleted either Level 1 r Level 2 f the MHSAA Caches Advancement Prgram (CAP). If the head cach des nt cmplete CAP Level 1 r 2 prir t the established deadline, that cach shall be prhibited frm caching in that seasn's MHSAA turnament. The MHSAA has a substitute caches educatin prgram fr late hires which will fulfill the requirement n a temprary basis. 2. CPR Certificatin - The head cach f a high schl varsity team must have a valid CPR Certificatin by the established deadline the same date fr head caches t cmplete a rules meeting. The MHSAA des nt dictate which rganizatin r frmat the training is cmpleted in, nly that the head cach hld a valid CPR Certificatin; which generally lasts tw years. Many schls train and certify all their caches and als include AED training (preferred). An nline curse wuld fulfill the requirement, but face-t-face curses are preferred. Head caches wh cach mre than ne sprt must have their CPR Certificatin cmplete fr the first sprt f the schl year. Fr Frequently Asked Questins n CPR Certificatin see the MHSAA.cm Health & Safety page. 3. High Schl Varsity Head Caches Rule Meetings - Head caches cntinue t be required t cmplete a sprt rules meeting as a cnditin f caching in the MHSAA turnament. This must be cmpleted by the deadline. The MHSAA cntinues t tracks this fr each head cach. 4. Assistant & Subvarsity Caches Rules Meeting - All subvarsity and assistant high schl caches, paid r vlunteer, must cmplete an MHSAA rules meeting in their sprt. Rules meetings must be cmpleted by the established deadline each seasn (fall, winter, and spring). Credit is earned as fllws: a. By entering subvarsity and assistant caches int MHSAA.cm, individual caches may view the rules meeting. Only caches whse names and s are submitted by the schl can cmplete a rules meeting fr credit. The AD may see wh has cmpleted a meeting while lgged in under the AD Dashbard n MHSAA.cm. b. In a grup setting (staff meeting) r individually: The AD certifies that each seasn, subvarsity and assistant caches have cmpleted a rules meeting. ADs may track this internally and recrd as they see fit r may shw an nline rules meeting t an entire grup. An assistant cach may view a rules meeting with a head cach and be given credit by the AD. Assistant r subvarsity caches, wh cach mre than ne sprt during a schl year, must fulfill the requirement each seasn unless the sprt is the same and the cach had cmpleted the MHSAA sprt specific rules meeting earlier in the schl year fr that sprt (e.g. JV bys and JV girls sccer cach). 5. Attesting (cnfirming) Cach Requirements Are Met - Each seasn by the final date f that seasn s rules meetings, athletic directrs will infrm the MHSAA while lgged int MHSAA.cm (schl administratr services) that all requirements have been met r the schl will nt allw that cach t be present at the MHSAA turnament in that caches sprt at the seasns end when their schl team is present. 6. Cncussin Awareness Training fr Caches - Because s many caching respnsibilities are ut-f-seasn r utside f actual MHSAA interschlastic practice and cmpetitin, all schl caches in all sprts shuld have cmpleted a Cncussin Awareness Curse at least nce in their tenure with their current schl s as t cmply with state law (Public Acts 342 and 343). All MHSAA caches rules meetings in will include cncussin awareness training which fulfills bth the requirements f state law. Fr further infrmatin see the Cncussin Prtcl and Return t Cmpetitin sectin f this dcument. FOOTBALL RULES MEETINGS 2017 Start Date End Date Mn., July 24 Thur., Sept 14 Schl Attests: Fall head caches have valid CPR and subvarsity & assistant caches have met MHSAA rule meeting requirements by Thursday, Sept MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide 3

4 Risk Minimizatin and Cnditining It is estimated that there are apprximately 1,400,000 participants in high schl, junir high schl and yuth ftball leagues in the United States. Althugh statistics reveal that fatalities have decreased markedly since There were tw fatalities directly related t ftball in 2016, as well as five indirect fatalities. Thirty-five high schl ftball players died f extreme heat strke between 1995 and It is necessary t remind all that are invlved with ftball prgrams n the lcal level t cntinue t be vigilant in ur pursuit fr a risk free envirnment fr ur students. In thse effrts, caches shuld be aware f the fllwing: 1. During ff-seasn cnditining, it is mre imprtant t stress weight training than passing leagues. The mst imprtant weight training is that which fcuses nt n bulk and bench presses but n strengthening f shulder, back and neck muscles. 2. During preseasn practices, it is imperative t teach prper blcking and tackling techniques, and t prhibit butt blcking, face tackling, spearing and any ther activity that makes the head the principal pint f cntact in blcking and tackling. 3. During games, dn't stp teaching. Demand prper techniques f blcking and tackling even during emtinally charged games. Dn't send the message that wild, reckless, kamikaze play is especially praisewrthy. 4. At all times, assign player psitins sensibly in practice and games, in scrimmages and drills. Dn't put yunger, slighter, less mature players in psitins where they will be mre likely t make pen-field tackles: at defensive back, r n punt and kick-ff cverage teams. 5. N existing ftball helmet is cncussin prf. Prper helmet fit is a majr cncern and is imperative that athletes, caches and athletic trainers take an active rle in the prper fitting f helmets. Cmfrt shrtcuts are nt permitted. (See MHSAA Cncussin Prtcl) 6. When a player has experienced r shwn signs f head trauma (lss f cnsciusness, visual disturbances, headache, inability t walk crrectly, bvius disrientatin, memry lss), he shuld receive medical attentin and shuld nt be allwed t return t practice r cmpetitin withut permissin frm a physician. Get n the Same Page Befre Practice Begins PRINCIPALS/ATHLETIC DIRECTORS Suggestins fr Principals/Athletic Directrs and Caches Discuss the fllwing tpics with the entire ftball caching staff prir t yur schl s first practice in August. Similar subjects shuld be discussed with caches f ther sprts. 1. Pint ut all freseeable dangers fr each student in ftball participatin. 2. Rules must be fllwed in every respect. Including required prper fitting, and unaltered equipment. 3. Crrect prcedures, techniques, cnditining, prper equipment fitting must be taught. The cach must be knwledgeable and drills must be cnducted with minimal risk. D nt use dangerus drills t demnstrate prcedures. Terminlgy such as "kill", "maim", etc. shuld be eliminated. 4. Take psitive steps when disciplining a student wh has vilated a rule invlving risk factrs. Create a minimum risk learning envirnment. 5. Prtect yurself by keeping thrugh recrds. Dcument practice sessins, schedules, statements, precautins, etc. Infrm parents and students regarding instructinal prcedures invlving risk minimizatin. 6. Establish a set, written prcedure in the event f injury during practice and games. COACHES At a ttal squad meeting, have all players place and review the warning labels n the utside lwer back part f the helmet and instruct that nly certified facemasks may replace the riginal. Cnsult helmet manufacturers fr plicies n after-market attachments. Als, at the team meeting, it wuld be a gd time fr the caches t stress the fllwing t the entire squad: 1. Helmets cannt prevent all head and neck injuries (Pster--Attentin Ftball Players). Prper fit is a must. 2. The helmet check is a shared respnsibility and all damaged equipment shuld be reprted t the cach. Share with all team members the suggested inspectin checklist items (see enclsed). 3. In any sprt there is always the chance that smene can be injured and, in a small percentage f cases, a player culd sustain a very serius injury. 4. Spearing, butt blcking, and face and head tackling are illegal. The danger in these techniques is that t ften the player's head is nt in the prper psitin when cntact is made with the ppnent. Executed imprperly head dwn, the neck is mst vulnerable t injury. A blw t the tp f the head when the neck is straightened is the mst frequent cause f permanent injury. Only legal techniques shuld be taught r practiced. The players shuld be instructed t keep their heads up and necks bulled when making cntact with ppnents. The players shuld be warned abut putting their heads dwn and initiating cntact MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide

5 MHSAA Summer Regulatins Regarding Ftball NOTE: MHSAA Handbk Regulatin II, Sectin 11(H) addresses summer ftball activities fr caches and players 1. During the summer prir t Friday, August 1, a maximum f seven players at ne time may engage in rganized cmpetitin with their schl cach present fr a maximum f 7 days (mre than seven players may be present n the sideline). In additin, infrmal activities (with ftballs, helmets and ftball shes nt sleds and dummies) may take place n any number f days during the summer (nt Summer Dead Perid) as lng as n mre than seven students in grades 7-12 f the district are assembled with a ftball cach f that district. These seven days with cmpetitin in the summer are subject t the same ut-f-state travel limits that apply t schl teams during the schl seasn under Regulatin II, Sectin 6, except fr camps that are cnducted within Michigan. a) In additin, schls shuld be alerted t prhibitins against events which are called r purprt t be all star events r natinal high schl champinships. This prhibitin applies t 7 n 7 ftball. 2. During the summer prir t August 1, except as limited during the summer dead perid, ftball caches may participate at bna fide summer ftball skills camps where mre than seven students frm their schl district in grades 7 thrugh 12 are participating; schl transprtatin may nt be used. a) Bna fide ftball camps are thse spnsred by institutins r businesses including clleges, schls, intermediate schl districts, cmmunity schl prgrams, etc. b) The camps must be pen t students frm any schl district, and are subject t player equipment limitatins f shes and helmets. Sleds and dummies may be used at these camps. c) Camps limited t students entering grades 9-12 must be prmted and advertised in public media t be pen t students frm mre than ne high schl. d) Camps spnsred by a high schl and limited t students entering grades 9-12 may nt extend mre than 10 days ttal. 3. Schls shuld alert all players: At n time during the summer r schl year utside f the defined ftball seasn may MHSAA member student-athletes participate in a camp, clinic, practice, tryut r cmbine where mre than ftball helmets and ftball shes are wrn (in-state r ut-f-state). 4. Preseasn Dwn Time Beginning August 1 fr all fall sprts n pen gyms, camps r clinics which invlve that sprt shall ccur at the schl r be spnsred elsewhere by the schl; and n cmpetitin, intersquad r intrasquad between grups that resemble schl teams (mre than 4 students f grades 7-12 f the district) may ccur at any lcatin with any f that schl district s persnnel present. The preseasn dwntime allws vluntary cnditining fr any number f students and has a 4-player limitatin n any activity that is sprt specific (prir t Aug. 1, 7 players). Summer Regulatins FAQs Q When des summer vacatin begin fr a schl? A The Mnday after Memrial Day. The summer dead perid may nt ccur when teams are finishing spring academic seasns. Q May the cach f a schl ftball team invlve 20 f his players vluntarily in a practice sessin he cnducts in July? A N. The limit is 7 players, except at a bna fide skills camp r 7 n 7 cmpetitin, where there is n limit t the number f players but invlves ther limitatins. Q May a ftball cach attend and wrk at a ftball skills camp in the summer where a dzen members f that cach s team are enrlled? A Yes, prir t August 1, but nt during the summer dead perid. Q May a schl spnsr a bna fide ftball skills camp? A Yes, it must be pen t students frm any district; and participants are subject t the equipment limitatins f ftballs, helmets and ftball shes. It may last n lnger than 10 days. Q May a ftball cach be actively invlved in caching in a summer 7-n-7 passing league cnducted by a cllege, cmmunity r schl? A Yes, prir t August 1, but nt during the summer dead perid, caches may actively cach students in such cmpetitin subject t equipment limitatins and a maximum f 7 days. Q May a ftball cach cnduct cnditining prgrams fr players in grades 7-12 during the summer? A Yes, but nt during the summer dead perid, Cnditining prgrams are permitted ut f seasn if they are vluntary and d nt invlve equipment that is specific t ftball cnducted n an interschlastic basis. Examples f prhibited equipment include, but are nt limited t ftballs, dummies and equipment. Generic equipment such as cnes, weights, jump rpes, and ther fitness apparatuses are permitted. Q May a ftball team use schl transprtatin t assemble at a site ther than the regular lcatin f practice? A Yes, the use f schl transprtatin is allwed fr such purpses, but nly ne day befre the first fficial day f practice. Schl transprtatin may nt be used fr camps, 7 n 7 cmpetitin r ther summer activities. Q May a MHSAA member schl athlete participate in a full cntact camp, clinic, practice, tryut r cmbine where attendees are wearing either full equipment r helmets, shulder pads and ftball shes? A NO. Michigan athletes may nt participate in any ut f seasn activity while wearing mre equipment than ftball helmets and ftball shes in-state r ut-f-state MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide 5

6 Ftball Practice Plicies in Place fr 2017 Fllwing is the MHSAA Ftball Practice Plicy, as adpted by the Representative Cuncil 3/21/14, and mdified 5/8/17 1. During the first week f practice f the seasn, nly helmets are allwed the first tw days, nly shulder pads may be added n the third and furth days, and full pads may nt be wrn until the fifth day f team practice. 2. Befre the first regular-seasn game, schls may nt schedule mre than ne cllisin practice in a day. A cllisin practice is ne in which there is live, gamespeed, player-vs.-player cntact in pads (nt walkthrughs) invlving any number f players. This includes practices with scrimmages, drills and simulatins where actin is live, game-speed, player-vs.-player. If any part f a drill r scrimmage invlves live game-speed player-vs.-player cntact in pads, it is a cllisin practice even if players d nt execute full tackles at a cmpetitive pace that takes players t the grund. During any additinal practice sessins, players may wear helmets and ther pads (neither is mandatry). Blcking and tackling technique may be taught and practiced. Hwever, full-speed cntact is limited t players vs. pads, shields, sleds r dummies. 3. After the first regular-seasn game, teams may cnduct n mre than 90 ttal minutes f cllisin practice in any week, Mnday thrugh Sunday. During ther practice sessins, players may wear helmets and ther prtective pads (neither is mandatry). Blcking and tackling technique may be taught and practiced. Hwever, full-speed cntact is limited t players vs. pads, shields, sleds r dummies. (New in 2017: Required that there is n mre than 90 ttal cllisin minutes during these practice days). Mnitring prtcls will be determined by the lcal schl, league r cnference. 4. N single practice may exceed three hurs, and the ttal practice time fr days with multiple practice sessins may nt exceed five hurs. Warm-up, stretching, speed and agility drills and cl dwn are all cnsidered part f practice. Neither strength/weight training activities nr vide/classrm sessins are cnsidered practice fr the purpses f the three- r five-hur limits. Ftball Practice Plicy Q & A Q D the plicies apply at bth the high schl and junir high/middle schl levels? A Yes. Q Is the purpse f the plicies t imprve student-athlete acclimatizatin r reduce head trauma? A Bth. Q Are girdle pads allwed during the first week f practice? A Girdle pads may be wrn under r in place f shrts during the first fur days f acclimatizatin practice that precede the first day in full pads. Q Des the three-hur limit n single practices and the five-hur limit fr multiple practices n the same day apply nly t ftball? A Yes. The MHSAA recmmends that the limits be added as sn as pssible t the MHSAA Mdel Plicies fr Managing Heat & Humidity and apply t all sprts. Q Hw much time is required between sessins n days with multiple practices? A Because practice venues differ greatly and sme may raise questins regarding supervisin and the pssibility f injury risks as great ff the field as n, the Task Frce declined t set a maximum and minimum length f rest perids. Hwever, ne hur between practices when there is n physical activity is the minimum recmmendatin. Classrm sessins wuld be allwed during the perid f physical rest. T be clear, break time is nt included in the five-hur limit. Q Can a team have different cllisin days fr different levels f players? A If varsity and subvarsity squads practice separately, their cllisin days may be different. Hwever, if the squads practice tgether, then their cllisin days must be the same. Q Hw are the 90 minutes f cllisin practices per week calculated? A Any part f a full cntact drill r live scrimmage cnstitutes time that shuld be included in the 90-minute ttal. Team breaks r time ut frm the cllisin prtins f practice where players are being given instructin r resting frm cntact, need nt be included in the 90 minutes. Mving frm a huddle t the line f scrimmage r standing in line t enter a full cntact segment f a drill are t be cunted as part f the 90-minute ttal. The calculatin is t the team, r prtin f a team, within a week (see previus questin). It is nt intended that time be cunted and recrded separately fr each individual player. See pints 2 and 3 in the practice plices fr the criteria f a cllisin practice MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide

7 2017 NFHS Ftball Rules Changes 2017 FOOTBALL RULES CHANGES 1-3-1h (NEW): Added that cmmercial advertising is nt permitted n the ball b(3): Further clarifies that the jersey f the hme team shall be a dark clr clearly cntrasting t the white jersey required fr the visiting team a(2) NOTE, 1-5-4: This change nwpermits any f the game fficials t accmpany the referee t meet with the head cachfr equipment verificatin (NEW), 9-4-3n (NEW), 9-4 PENALTY: Added a new definitin fr a blindside blck and specifies a penalty fr an illegal blindside blck h: Clarified that illegal participatin fuls by R ccurring during the kick are nw enfrced under pst-scrimmage kick fuls (NEW), (NEW), 6-1 PENALTY: Added a new definitin fr a pp-up kick and specifies a penalty fr a pp-up kick : Expands the definitin f a defenseless player by incrprating specific examples (NEW): Added a new ptin t the ffended team t start the clck n the snap fr an accepted penalty inside the last tw minutes f either half l (NEW): Specifies that the ball is declared dead if a prsthetic limb cmes cmpletely ff f the runner : Nw stipulates that it is encrachment t strike the ball r the snapper s hand/arm prir t the snapper releasing the ball : Remves nn-cntact face guarding frm the pass interference restrictins EDITORIAL CHANGES Facilities Statement; 1-3-2; 1-5-1a(1); 1-5-1a(2) NOTE; 1-5-2b; 1-5-3b(6); 1-5-3c(2); 1-6-1; 1-6-2; 2-5-3; 3-4-8; 3-5-7f; b; c; 4-2-2k; 7-5-6a; 9-3 PENALTY; 9-4-3k; c; FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS VI-2; PENALTY SUMMARY; INDEX POINTS OF EMPHASIS 1. Respnsibility n Players t Avid Illegal Cntact 2. Illegal Helmet Cntact 3. Sideline Management and Cntrl, Prfessinal Cmmunicatin Between Caches and Game Officials 4. Prper Enfrcement f Penalties fr Vilatins f the Equipment Rules 2017 MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide 7

8 T assist the persn respnsible fr repair and maintenance f helmets, NOCSAE has develped a number f guidelines t bserve when inspecting helmets. There may be ther things yu want t check as this list is nt intended t cver every bservatin which may be made. NOCSAE recmmends that a peridic inspectin f all helmets be made and that they be peridically retested under the NOCSAE recertificatin prgram. Ftball Helmet Inspectin SUGGESTED INSPECTION CHECK LIST 1. Check helmet fit fr agreement with manufacturer's instructins and prcedures. 2. Examine shell fr cracks particularly nting any cracks arund hles (where mst cracks start) and replace any that have cracked. DO NOT USE A HELMET WITH A CRACKED SHELL. 3. Examine all munting rivets, screws, Velcr and snaps fr breakage, distrtin and lseness. Repair as necessary. 4. Replace face guards if bare metal is shwing, there is a brken weld r if guard is misshaped. NOTE: Face prtectrs must meet NOCSAE test standards at the time f manufacture. 5. Examine fr helmet cmpleteness, and replace any parts that have becme damaged, such as sweatbands, nse snubbers and chinstraps. 6. Replace jaw pads when damaged. Check fr prper installatin and fit. 7. Examine 4-pint chinstrap fr prper adjustment, and inspect t see if it is brken r stretched ut f shape; als inspect hardware t see if it needs replacement. 8. Read instructins prvided by manufacturer regarding care and maintenance prcedures. Always fllw these instructins: CAUTION: Only paints, waxes, decals r cleaning agents apprved by the manufacturer are t be used n any helmet. It is pssible t get a severe r delayed reactin by using unauthrized materials, which culd permanently damage the helmet shell and affect its risk minimizatin perfrmance. COACHES MUST HAVE PLAYERS inspect their helmets prir t each usage as fllws: SUSPENSION STYLE Check hardware, i.e., screws r rivets that may be lse/missing. Check webbing fr tears in threads, stretching, r pulling away at rivet lcatins. If crwn webbing is adjustable, check that crwn rpe is prperly adjusted and is tied tightly using a square knt. Check interir padding fr prper placement and cnditin. PADDED STYLE Fam/Air/Liquid Check fam padding fr prper placement and any deteriratin. Check fr cracks in vinyl/rubber cvering f air, fam, liquid padded helmets. Check that prtective system r fam padding has nt been altered r remved. Check fr prper amunt f inflatin in air padded helmets. Fllw manufacturer's recmmended practice fr adjusting air pressure at the valves. Check all rivets, screws, Velcr and snaps t assure they are prperly fastened and hlding prtective parts. If any f the abve inspectins indicate a need fr repair and/r replacement, players must ntify the cach at nce! MHSAA Prvides Heat and Humidity App An easy-t-use app n MHSAA.cm allws caches and administratrs t recrd heat index measurements that then can be tracked by a schl s athletic directr r athletic trainer. The tl als shws the suggested actins that shuld be taken under the plicy and recrds the actins taken by that user (such as remved prtective equipment). This is a heat index calculatin and recrd keeping tl. Schls will still need t seek accurate heat and humidity (heat index) readings frm a Psychrmeter. T access this tl, lg int MHSAA.cm, r if already lgged in, click the red My MHSAA buttn in the tp right-hand crner f yur screen. These pages are ptimized fr mbile use. Under the My MHSAA clumn n the left f the screen, click Cach Services. Under Cach Services, click Heat Index Recrding and yu will see the page at right MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide

9 Reducing Brain and Spinal Injuries in Ftball and Other Athletic Activities Brain and spinal injuries in ftball have been dramatically reduced since the rules were changed in 1976 t prhibit butt blcking and face tackling, and any ther technique in which the helmet and facemask purpsely received the brunt f the initial impact. There are still a small number f ftball players (and fewer in ther sprts) that becme paralyzed, but the lessn t keep the head and face ut f blcking and tackling remains. Generally, abut 3 5% f the injuries experienced by participants in athletics are cncussins, e.g., temprary dizziness, cnfusin, nausea, headaches, and perhaps uncnsciusness. Cncussins are given grades frm Grade 1 (a hit that dazes fr a few minutes t Grade 3 (uncnscius). N cncussin shuld be dismissed as minr until prven s by medical persnnel. The task is t be sure that the athlete n lnger has any pst cncussin symptms at rest and exertin befre returning t cmpetitin. What is nw called the secnd impact syndrme with its high rate f mrbidity if nt mrtality is the result f returning t play t sn. Several suggestins fr reducing brain and spinal injuries fllw: 1. Preseasn physical exams fr all participants. Identify during the physical exam thse athletes with a histry f previus brain r spinal injuries. If the physician has any questins abut the athlete s readiness t participate, the athlete shuld nt be allwed t play. 2. A physician shuld be present at all games and practices. If it is nt pssible fr a physician t be present at all games and practice sessins, emergency measures must be prvided. The ttal staff shuld be rganized in that each persn will knw what t d in case f a brain r spinal injury in game r practice. Have a plan ready and have yur staff prepared t implement that plan. Preventin f further injury is the main bjective. FREDERICK O. MUELLER, Ph.D. ROBERT C. CANTU, M.D. 8. When a player has experienced r shwn signs f brain trauma (lss f cnsciusness, visual disturbances, headache, inability t walk crrectly, bvius disrientatin, memry lss) he/she shuld receive immediate medial attentin and shuld nt be allwed t return t practice r game withut permissin frm the prper medical authrities. Caches shuld encurage players t let them knw if they have any f the abve mentined symptms (that can t be seen by thers, such as headaches) and why it is imprtant. 9. Bth athletes and their parents shuld be warned f the risks f injuries. 10.Caches shuld nt be hired if they d nt have the training and experience needed t teach the skills f the sprt and t prperly train and develp the athletes fr cmpetitin. 3. Athletes must be given prper cnditining exercises which will strengthen their neck muscles in rder fr them t be able t hld their head firmly erect when making cntact. Strng neck muscles may help prevent neck injuries. 4. Caches shuld drill the athletes in the prper executin f the fundamentals f the ftball skills, particularly blcking and tackling. KEEP THE HEAD OUT OF FOOTBALL. 5. Caches and fficials shuld discurage the players frm using their heads as battering rams. The rules prhibiting spearing shuld be enfrced in practice and games. The players shuld be taught t respect the helmet as a prtective device and that the helmet shuld nt be used as a weapn. 6. All caches, physicians and trainers shuld take special care t see that the players equipment is prperly fitted, particularly the helmet. 7. Strict enfrcement f the rules f the game by bth caches and fficials will help reduce serius injuries. Fllwing is a list f Pst Cncussin Signs/Symptms: Depressin Numbness/tingling Dizziness Pr Balance Drwsiness Pr Cncentratin Excess Sleep Ringing in the ears Fatigue Sadness Feel in fg Sensitive t Light Headache Sensitivity t Nise Irritability Truble falling asleep Memry Prblems Vmiting Nausea Nervusness 2017 MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide 9

10 MHSAA Prtcl fr Implementatin f Natinal Federatin Sprts Playing Rules fr Cncussins Any athlete wh exhibits signs, symptms, r behavirs cnsistent with a cncussin (such as lss f cnsciusness, headache, dizziness, cnfusin, r balance prblems) shall be immediately remved frm the cntest and shall nt return t play until cleared by an apprpriate health care prfessinal. The language abve, which appears in all Natinal Federatin sprts rule bks, reflects a strengthening f rules regarding the safety f athletes suspected f having a cncussin. This language reflects an increasing fcus n safety and acknwledges that the vast majrity f cncussins d nt invlve a lss f cnsciusness. This prtcl is intended t prvide the mechanics t fllw during the curse f cntests when an athlete sustains an apparent cncussin. 1. The fficials will have n rle in determining cncussin ther than the bvius ne where a player is either uncnscius r apparently uncnscius. Officials will merely pint ut t a cach that a player is apparently injured and advise that the player shuld be examined by a health care prfessinal fr an exact determinatin f the extent f injury. 2. If it is cnfirmed by the schl s designated health care prfessinal that the student did nt sustain a cncussin, the head cach may s advise the fficials during an apprpriate stppage f play and the athlete may reenter cmpetitin pursuant t the cntest rules. 3. Otherwise, if cmpetitin cntinues while the athlete is withheld fr an apparent cncussin, that athlete may nt be returned t cmpetitin that day but is subject t the return t play prtcl. a. The clearance may nt be n the same date n which the athlete was remved frm play. b. Only an M.D., D.O., Physician s Assistant r Nurse Practitiner may clear the individual t return t activity. c. The clearance must be in writing and must be uncnditinal. It is nt sufficient that the M.D., D.O., Physician s Assistant r Nurse Practitiner has apprved the student t begin a return-t-play prgressin. The medical examiner must apprve the student s return t unrestricted activity. d. Individual schl, districts and leagues may have mre stringent requirements and prtcls including but nt limited t mandatry perids f inactivity, screening and pst-cncussin testing prir r after t the written clearance fr return t activity. 4. Fllwing the cntest, an Officials Reprt shall be filed with a remved player s schl and the MHSAA if the situatin was brught t the fficials attentin. 5. ONLINE REPORTING: Member schls are required t cmplete and submit an nline reprt designated by the MHSAA t recrd and track head injury events when they ccur in all levels f all sprts during the seasn in practices and cmpetitins. Schls with n cncussins fr a seasn (fall, winter and spring) are required t reprt this at the cnclusin f that seasn. 6. POST-CONCUSSION CONSENT FORM: Prir t returning t physical activity (practice r cmpetitin) the student and parent (if a minr student) must cmplete the Pst-Cncussin Cnsent Frm which accmpanies the written uncnditinal clearance f an M.D., D.O., P.A r N.P. This frm shuld be kept n file at the schl fr seven years after the student s graduatin and ed t cncussin@mhsaa.cm r faxed t In cases where an assigned MHSAA turnament physician (MD/DO/PA/NP) is present, his r her decisin t nt allw an athlete t return t activity may nt be verruled. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT POLICY Fllwing are the cnsequences fr nt cmplying with Natinal Federatin and MHSAA rules when players are remved frm play because f a cncussin: A cncussed student is ineligible t return t any athletic meet r cntest n the same day the cncussin is sustained. A cncussed student is ineligible t enter a meet r cntest n a subsequent day withut the written authrizatin f an M.D., D.O., Physician s Assistant r Nurse Practitiner and the MHSAA-designated Pst-Cncussin Return t Activity Cnsent Frm als signed by the student and parent. These students are cnsidered ineligible players and any meet r cntest which they enter is frfeited. In additin, that prgram is placed n prbatin thrugh that sprt seasn f the fllwing schl year. Fr a secnd ffense in that sprt during the prbatinary perid that prgram is cntinued n prbatin thrugh that sprt seasn f the fllwing schl year and nt permitted t participate in the MHSAA turnament in that sprt during the riginal and extended prbatinary perid MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide

11 MHSAA Return t Activity Frm August 2016 RETURN TO ACTIVITY & POST-CONCUSSION CONSENT FORM This frm is t be used after an athlete is remved frm and nt returned t activity after exhibiting cncussin symptms. MHSAA rules require 1) Uncnditinal written authrizatin frm a physician, and 2) Cnsent frm the student and parent/guardian. Bt h S ectins 1 & 2 f this frm must be cmpleted prir t a return t activity. This frm must be kept n file at the schl and ed t ncussin@.cm r faxed t Student: Event/Sprt: Schl: Date f Injury: 1. istant r Nurse Practitiner The clearance must be in writing and must be uncnditinal. It is nt sufficient that the M.D., D.O., Nurse Practitiner has apprved the student t begin a returnt-activity prgressin. The medical examiner must apprve Individual schls, districts and leagues may have mre stringent requirements and prtcls including but nt limited t mandatry perids f inactivity, screening and pst-cncussin testing prir t r after the written clearance fr return t activity. A schl r health care facility may use a lcally created frm fr this prtin f the return-t-activity prtcl, prvided it cmplies with MHSAA regulatins. (See MHSAA Prtcl.) I have examined the abve named student-athlete fllwing this episde and determined the fllwing: Permissin is granted fr the athlete t return t activity (may nt return t practice r cmpetitin n the same day as the injury). SIGNATURE (must be MD r DO r PA r NP circle ne) DATE: 2. Pst-Cncussin Cnsent frm Student and Parent/Guardian. I am fully infrmed cncerning, and knwingly and vluntarily turn t participatin in athletic activities; I understand, appreciate, acknwledge, and assume the risks assciated with such return t activity, including but nt limited t cncussins, and agree t cmply with all relevant prtcls established by my/my child schl and/r the MHSAA; and I/my child has been evaluated by, and has received written clearance t return t activity frm an M.D., D.O., MHSAA-spnsred athletics, I/we d hereby waive any and all claims, suits, lsses, actins, r causes f actin against the MHSAA, its members, fficers, representatives, cmmittee members, emplyees, agents, attrneys, insurers, vlunteers, and affiliates based n any injury t me, my child, r any persn, whether because f inherent risk, accident, negligence, r rticipatin in an MHSAA-spnsred sprt. I/we cnsent t the disclsure t apprpriate persns, cnsistent with HIPAA and FERPA, f the treating medical exam- written statement. (Required): Date: * * s Signature: *Required if student is less than 18 years f age MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide 11

12 Member Schl Cncussin Reprting Schl leaders will want t familiarize themselves with the lg at left. MHSAA headlines will signify imprtant health-related matters, such as the Assciatin s nline cncussin reprting frm. The nline frm will require the fllwing infrmatin related t cncussin ccurences. Pst-Cncussin Return-t-Play Requirement: In additin t the written clearance frm an MD, DO, PA r NP, signatures are als required f bth students and their parents/guardians befre the student can return t activity. It is als required that the Return t Activity & Pst-Cncussin Cnsent Frm be ed r faxed t the MHSAA and kept n file at the schl fr seven years fllwing a student s high schl graduatin. The same frm signed by the medical prfessinal must then be signed by the student and parent befre the student may return t activity. Students wh participate withut the required apprvals are ineligible athletes. The frm is n the MHSAA website Health and Safety Return t Activity & Pst-Cncussin Cnsent Frm. The reverse side f the frm has infrmatin fr parents n the MHSAA Cncussin Care Gap Insurance that cvers deductibles, cpays and students with n insurance. SAMPLE -- MHSAA MEMBER SCHOOL CONCUSSION REPORTING -- SAMPLE (This infrmatin will be requested via an nline frm being deplyed by the MHSAA this fall) PRIMARY INFORMATION Schl and Reprting Individual & Title (AD, Cach, Athletic Trainer, Secretary, Other): and Primary Phne STUDENT INFORMATION Grade, Gender, Age, Sprt Level (Varisty, JV, Fr., Etc) Date and Time f Occurrence Event Occurrence: Practice r Cntest DETAILED INCIDENT INFORMATION Prir t this incident had the student ever been diagnsed with a cncussin? Mnth/Year Was prtective equipment wrn n the head at the time f the event? Did the event result frm (select ne): persn t persn cntact; persn t bject cntact; persn t grund cntact; uncertain as t the cause f the event If during a practice (select ne): During a drill; During simulated cmpetitin- scrimmage; Other If during a practice (select ne): The event ccurred near the start f practice; The event ccurred near the middle f practice; The event ccurred near the end f practice If during a cntest (select ne): The event ccurred near the early prtins f the cntest; The event ccurred near the middle; The event ccurred near the end f the cntest On what surface did the injury ccur: Wden gym flr, rubberized gym flr, wrestling-type mat, indr tile type flr, carpeted flr, rubber weight rm flr, artificial turf, natural grass, cncrete, asphalt, ther The student was initially examined at the time f the event and withheld frm activity by (select all that apply): Cach; Athletic Trainer; Athletic Directr; Sideline Emergency Persnnel; Other Apprpriate Health Care Prfessinal; MD; DO; NP; PA; Other Did student return t activity n the same day because a cncussin did nt ccur? FOLLOW-UP TO INITIAL CONCUSSION EVENT REPORT Was the student determined t have a cncussin? The student was given a written authrizatin t return t activity by a: MD; DO; NP; PA Date f written authrizatin t return t activity: Please select the type f medical facility frm which the authrizatin t return t activity was prvided: Hspital; Urgent r ready care business; Primary care physician r pediatrician s ffice; Neurlgist s ffice; Team Dctr; Other Were there cmments r cnditins written n the authrizatin t return t activity? Hw many days was this student absent frm schl as a result f this cncussin event? The student was NOT given a written authrizatin t return t activity by the end f the seasn in which the event ccurred (Dec 1, April 1 r July 1 r later). Fllwing cmpletin f the required material abve, schls will be prvided the pprtunity t describe any additinal infrmatin regarding the incident ccurrence, f fllw-up t the incident. They may als attach dcuments pertinent t the incident MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide

13 MHSAA Mdel Plicy fr Managing Heat and Humidity 1. Thirty minutes prir t the start f an activity, and again 60 minutes after the start f that activity, take temperature and humidity readings at the site f the activity. Using a digital sling psychrmeter is recm-mended. Recrd the readings in writing and maintain the infrmatin in files f schl administratin. Each schl is t designate whse duties these are: generally the athletic directr, head cach r certified athletic trainer. 2. Factr the temperature and humidity int the Heat Index Calculatr and Chart t determine the Heat Index. If a digital sling psychrmeter is being used, the calculatin is autmatic. 3. If the Heat Index is belw 95 degrees: All Sprts Adpted March 22, 2013 Prvide ample amunts f water. This means that water shuld always be available and athletes shuld be able t take in as much water as they desire. Optinal water breaks every 30 minutes fr 10 minutes in duratin. Ice-dwn twels fr cling. Watch/mnitr athletes carefully fr necessary actin. If Heat Index is 95 t 99 degrees: All Sprts Prvide ample amunts f water. This means that water shuld always be available and athletes shuld be able t take in as much water as they desire. Optinal water breaks every 30 minutes fr 10 minutes in duratin. Ice-dwn twels fr cling. Watch/mnitr athletes carefully fr necessary actin. Cntact sprts and activities with additinal equipment: Prvide ample amunts f water. This means that water shuld always be available and athletes shuld be able t take in as much water as they desire. Optinal water breaks every 30 minutes fr 10 minutes in duratin. Ice-dwn twels fr cling. Watch/mnitr athletes carefully fr necessary actin. Cntact sprts and activities with additinal equipment: Helmets and ther pssible equipment remved while nt invlved in cntact. Reduce time f utside activity. Cnsider pstpning practice t later in the day. Recheck temperature and humidity every 30 minutes t mnitr fr increased Heat Index. If Heat Index is 99 t 104 degrees: All Sprts Prvide ample amunts f water. This means that water shuld always be available and athletes shuld be able t take in as much water as they desire. Mandatry water breaks every 30 minutes fr 10 minutes in duratin. Ice-dwn twels fr cling. Watch/mnitr athletes carefully fr necessary actin. Alter unifrm by remving items if pssible. Allw fr changes t dry t-shirts and shrts. Reduce time f utside activity as well as indr activity if air cnditining is unavailable. Pstpne practice t later in the day. Cntact sprts and activities with additinal equipment: Helmets and ther pssible equipment remved if nt invlved in cntact r necessary fr safety. If necessary fr safety, suspend activity. Recheck temperature and humidity every 30 minutes t mnitr fr increased Heat Index. If Heat Index abve 104 degrees: All Sprts Stp all utside activity in practice and/r play, and stp all inside activity if air cnditining is unavailable. Nte: When the temperature is belw 80 degrees there is n cmbinatin f heat and humidity that will result in need t curtail activity. See Next page fr Heat Index Chart 2017 MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide 13

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15 Heat Index FAQ Nte: By its very nature, a mdel plicy is intended t be flexible s that when it is being cnsidered fr lcal adptin, lcal authrities can factr in the details f their unique facilities and schedules as they prescribe the manner in which this heat and humidity management plicy is implemented. Remember that even with rigrus implementatin f this plicy, the need remains fr supervising staff t prvide fr adequate hydratin and rest breaks at all times and places, and t arrange fr cling devices and strategies that respnd t heat illness emergencies. 1. Where d I find a device that autmatically prvides the heat index? A Mst health care prfessinals with whm schls wrk knw abut these devices, called digital psychrmeters, and knw where t btain them. Many medical supply stres carry the devices. Even Hme Dept des. If yu Ggle Devices fr measuring heat and humidity, yu will find many ptins. The MHSAA has established a relatinship with Schl Health. Place rders by phne, , r by fax, , r by , rders@schlhealth.cm, r via Web, sprtshealth.cm. Schl Health accepts credit card r PO payments r can invice schls. Discunt pricing will be received by referring t the reference cde fr the particular item, MK90727 (Heat Watch) r MK If I dn t have a digital psychrmeter that prvides the heat index calculatin, hw d I get readings fr temperature and relative humidity, and hw d I calculate the heat index? A A thermmeter and humidity gauge will usually be necessary. Get each reading and then refer t the Heat Index Calculatin and Chart t determine the heat index. 3. Are there cell phne applicatins that can be utilized? A There are cell phne applicatins that can d the calculatins. There are als applicatins that can prvide the heat index at certain lcatins, but thse lcatins are unlikely t be clse enugh t the actual site f the practice r event t be useful. Readings will differ indrs and ut, n hills r in valleys, n natural grass r artificial turf. These and ther variables make it necessary fr the persn designated t recrd and file the readings t actually take thse readings 30 minutes befre and 60 minutes int the activity. 4. Where in the schl shuld the readings be filed? A They shuld be placed n a regular and frequent basis in files maintained in the ffice f the superintendent, principal r athletic directr. Thse files may be electrnic. Caches might recrd the readings n their written practice plans which schls shuld then keep n file. 5. Are there any MHSAA sprts r any venues fr which the plicy is inapplicable? A Every practice and cmpetitin in every sprt at every venue is intended t be subject t the plicy when the temperature at the venue nears 80 F. In the case f swimming & diving, the risk is greater t spectatrs than participants, wh cmpete in water that may be cler than the air temperature. While mst attentin will be given t utdr sprts, d nt neglect cnditins at indr venues, such as vlleyball in facilities that are nt air cnditined. While mst attentin will be given t early fall and late spring activities, d nt neglect cnditins fr winter sprts, such as in the wrestling rm. Smetimes cnditins will vary fr different aspects f the same cmpetitin. Fr example, ne tennis curt may be in the shade, and anther ut f the wind. One part f a crss cuntry curse may be much htter r mre humid than ther parts. The best curse f actin is t take the heat index at the place f the mst severe cnditins. 6. Wh and what cntrl when there are multiple devices and different heat index readings at a venue? A Hst management makes the decisins t suspend and t resume activity using thse devices r systems usually relied upn at that venue. 7. After a heat index reading that wuld require delay r suspensin f activities, is there a perid f time that must pass befre activities resume? A N. Readings can be taken cntinuusly during the delay r suspensin f activities. When relief frm high temperature and humidity is unlikely, lcal authrities shuld be implementing previusly-cnsidered cntingency plans t relcate events t different venues r reschedule events t different days r times. 8. May a schl decide t implement this mdel plicy fr practices but nt regular seasn cntests? A Yes. Hwever, MHSAA turnament managers will fllw this plicy fr MHSAA turnament cntests. 9. When the temperature at the site f the activity is less than 80, d we need t check and recrd the heat and humidity? A N. When the temperature is less than 80, there is n cmbinatin f heat and humidity that will result in a need t curtail activity. Hwever, if the temperature is near 80, it wuld be prudent t recrd that temperature in the usual way and t have a digital psychrmeter prgrammed t alert yu t increasing temperature r a heat index that prescribes precautins. 10.The Mdel Plicy calls fr a heat index reading 30 minutes befre and 60 minutes int an activity. Hw frequently thereafter shuld the heat index be checked fr half-day r day-lng events? A A reasnable expectatin is t cntinue t check every 60 minutes while the temperature is 80 F r higher MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide 15

16 The Heart f the Matter: Ptential Life-Saving Resurces Frm the May Clinic: Sudden cardiac arrest symptms are immediate and drastic. Sudden cllapse N pulse N breathing Lss f cnsciusness Smetimes ther signs and symptms precede sudden cardiac arrest. These may include fatigue, fainting, blackuts, dizziness, chest pain, shrtness f breath, weakness, palpitatins r vmiting. But sudden cardiac arrest ften ccurs with n warning. This page ffers just sme f the resurces available t schls t encurage preparedness fr such situatins. CPR Requirement FAQs Q Which caches are required t have CPR certificatin? A Effective with the schl year, all varsity head caches must have a valid current Cardipulmnary Resuscitatin (CPR) Certificatin by the established deadline fr cmpletin f the rules meeting, fr the first sprt in which the cach is ahead cach during the schl year. Q Hw expensive is the certificatin? A $0 t $95. Q Hw lng des certificatin take? A Tw t five hurs. Q Hw lng des the certificatin last? A Generally, tw years CPR Requirement: Wh Can Help? The MHSAA des nt dictate which rganizatin r individual must prvide CPR educatin and certificatin. Hwever, the Michigan Department f Health and Human Services lists the fllwing rganizatins that are apprved t prvide CPR training: Sparrw Health System sparrw.rg American CPR Training americancpr.cm American Heart Assciatin americanheart.rg American Red Crss redcrss.rg American Safety and Health Institute hsi.cm/ashi/abut American Trauma Event Management atem.us Cardi Pulmnary Resurce Center Emergency Care and Safety Institute ecsinstitute.rg Emergency First Respnse Crp. emergencyfirstrespnse.cm EMS Safety Services emssafety.cm FreeCPR.Org freecpr.rg Medic First Aid medicfirstaid.cm Natinal Safety Cuncil nsc.rg PrCPR, LLC prcpr.rg Q A Q A Q A Des the MHSAA specify the age level fr the CPR training? N. Generally, the curse fr adults alerts candidates f the necessary mdificatins fr children and infants, and vice versa. Des an nline curse satisfy the requirement? Yes. While nt as effective as face-t-face curses, an nline curse des satisfy the requirement that begins in Is it necessary fr varsity head caches t als have training in AED? AED training is ften a part f CPR certificatin. AED training is preferred, but nt required. Becme a MI HEARTSafe Schl If smene in yur schl cmmunity suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, wuld yu knw what t d? Did yu knw that early recgnitin f a cardiac arrest, calling 9-1-1, bystander respnse with handsnly CPR, and use f an AED greatly increase the chance f survival? Imprtant questins fr schls t cnsider are: Des yur schl have a cardiac emergency respnse plan? Hw many students and staff can recgnize the symptms f cardiac arrest and knw hw t get help "n the way, right away"? Wh knws CPR in yur schl and is ready t use it when necessary? Where are the autmated external defibrillatrs (AEDs) lcated in yur schl building, are they prperly maintained and inspected, and wh knws hw t use them? The MI HEARTSafe Schls Award Prgram was develped t help schls be prepared fr a cardiac emergency. Schls meeting the minimum criteria will be awarded the MI HEARTSafe Schl designatin, receive a letter f cmmendatin, and be sptlighted n ur website, all at n cst t the schl. Mre than 330 schls and/r districts in Michigan have HEARTSafe status. The prgram prvides valuable resurces and training, and the price is right: free! The MHSAA encurages schls t jin the list. T apply fr MI HEARTSafe Schl designatin at n cst, dwnlad and fllw the instructins n the applicatin frm at NFHS Curse n Sudden Cardian Arrest (SCA) The NFHS nline curse n sudden cardiac arrest is free and available. This cincides with the secnd year f the MHSAA s tw-year fcus n Hearts. This tpic will again receive attentin in the risk management prtin f the required head caches rules meetings this year. The NFHS is als updating its cncussin curse which is linked frm MHSAA.cm t NFHSLearn.cm MHSAA Ftball Preseasn Guide