Concussion Policy:
It is important to understand the signs and symptoms of a concussion. The Team Zone Concussion Policy states that any participant suspected of sustaining a head injury must be removed from play immediately and that any participant sustaining a head injury must be cleared by a licensed healthcare provider before the player can return to play.
Suspected Concussion Procedure:
1. If a head injury or concussion is suspected, the coach must call the athletic trainer over immediately and have the athlete evaluated.
2. Any head injury must be immediately reported to Jeana Bain and an accident report must be filed.
3.Parents should continue to check for signs of concussion right after the injury and continue checking for a few days after the injury. If the concussion signs or symptoms get worse, parents should take him or her to the emergency department right away.
Concussion Signs and Symptoms
Children and teens who show or report one or more of the signs and symptoms listed below, or simply say they just “don’t feel right” after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, may have a concussion or more serious brain injury.
Concussion Signs Observed
Can’t recall events prior to or after a hit or fall.
Appears dazed or stunned.
Forgets an instruction, is confused about an assignment or position, or is unsure of the game, score, or opponent.
Moves clumsily.
Answers questions slowly.
Loses consciousness (even briefly).
Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes.
Concussion Symptoms Reported
Headache or “pressure” in head.
Nausea or vomiting.
Balance problems or dizziness, or double or blurry vision.
Bothered by light or noise.
Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy.
Confusion, or concentration or memory problems.
Just not “feeling right,” or “feeling down”.
By checking this box, I acknowledge that I read and reviewed the signs and symptoms of a concussion and the Team Zone concussion procedure and policy.
TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention Policy
TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS prohibits and does not tolerate sexual abuse or misconduct during any organization-related activity. TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS provides procedures for employees, volunteers, or any other victims of sexual abuse or misconduct to report such acts. Those reasonably suspected or believed to have committed sexual abuse or misconduct will be appropriately disciplined, up to and including termination of employment or volunteering, as well as criminally prosecuted. No employee, volunteer, athlete or other person, regardless of his or her title or position has the authority to commit or allow sexual abuse or misconduct.
Definitions and Examples
Sexual abuse or misconduct may include, but is not limited to:
Child sexual abuse – any sexual activity, involvement, or attempt of sexual contact with a person who is a minor (under 18 years old) where consent is not or cannot be given.
Sexual activity with another who is legally incompetent or otherwise unable to give consent.
Physical assaults or violence, such as rape, sexual battery, abuse, molestation or any attempt to commit such acts.
Unwanted and intentional physical conduct that is sexual in nature, such as touching, pinching, patting, brushing, and/or pulling against another’s body or clothes.
Material such as pornographic or sexually explicit images, posters, calendars, or objects.
Unwelcome and inappropriate sexual activities, advances, comments, innuendoes, bullying, jokes, gestures, electronic communications or messages (e.g. email, text, social media, voicemail), exploitation, exposure, leering, stalking or invasion of sexual privacy.
Reporting Procedure
Immediately report suspected sexual abuse or misconduct to Jeana Bain at 815.715.1211 or teamzoneathletics@gmail.com. It is not required to directly confront the person who is the source of the report, question or complaint before notifying Mrs. Bain. TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS will take every reasonable measure to ensure that those named in complaint of misconduct, or are too closely associated with those involved in the complaint will not be part of the investigative team.
Anti-retaliation and False Allegations
TEAM ZONE prohibits retaliation made against any employee, volunteer, or other person who lodges a good faith complaint of sexual abuse or misconduct or who participates in any related investigation. Making knowingly false or malicious accusations of sexual abuse or misconduct can have serious consequences for those who are wrongly accused. TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS prohibits making false or malicious sexual misconduct allegations, as well as deliberately providing false information during an investigation. Anyone who violates this rule is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of participation in TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS programs, employment or volunteering and faces criminal prosecution.
Investigation and Follow-up
TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS will take all allegations of sexual abuse or misconduct seriously and will promptly, thoroughly, and equitably investigate whether misconduct has taken place. The organization may utilize an outside third party to conduct an investigation of misconduct. TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS will cooperate fully with any investigation conducted by law enforcement or other regulatory/protective services agencies. TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS will make every reasonable effort to keep the matters involved in the allegation as confidential as possible while still allowing for a prompt and thorough investigation.
Reporting to Law Enforcement or Appropriate Child or Adult Protective Services
TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS is committed to following the state and federal legal requirements for reporting allegations or incidents of sexual abuse or misconduct to appropriate law enforcement and child or adult protective services organizations. It is the policy of TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS not to attempt to investigate or assess the validity or credibility of an allegation of sexual or physical abuse as a condition before reporting the allegation to proper law enforcement authorities or protective services organizations.
Employee/Volunteer Screening and Selection
As part of its sexual abuse and misconduct prevention program, TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS is committed to maintaining a diligent screening program for prospective and existing employees, volunteers and others that may have interaction with those employed by, associating with or serviced by TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS. The organization may utilize a variety of methods of screening and selection, including but not limited to applications, personal interviews, criminal background checks and personal and professional references.
Acknowledgement Form: Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention Policy
I acknowledge that I received and read the TEAM ZONE ATHLETICS Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention Policy and/or had it explained to me. I understand that it is my responsibility to abide by all rules contained in the policy. I also understand how to report incidents of sexual abuse or misconduct as set forth in the policy, including retaliation against any employee or volunteer exercising his or her rights under the policy.
I acknowledge that I will be alerted when changes and updates are made to the Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Policy and will be responsible for reading and complying with these updates.
