Nine Mile Falls/Lakeside Wrestling Club Registration *Attention: You must reside in or attend one of the schools within the school district to register.*

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* I hereby waive and release Lakeside High School, Nine Mile Falls School District, Nine Mile Falls Wrestling Club (Lakeside Matmen), and anyone associated with these organizations from any and all liability, injuries, or illness while participating. I certify that I have insurance to cover my child.

Participation-Emergency Treatment

I have discussed with my athlete the importance of following the instructions of the coaches regarding playing techniques, training, and team rules to avoid unnecessary injuries to him/herself or teammates.

I GIVE PERMISSION FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT OF AN INJURY BY A PHYSICIAN DESIGNATED BY A COACH OR TEAM OFFICIAL IF I AM UNABLE TO BE NOTIFIED.

*Make checks payable to: Nine Mile Falls Wrestling Club (NMFWC)** 1st Athlete $40.00 Additional athletes $35.00

A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a "ding" or a bump on the head can be serious. You can't see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or can take hours or days to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away.

Symptoms may include one or more of the following:

Nausea or vomiting Neck pain Balance problems or dizziness Blurred, double, or fuzzy vision Sensitivity to light or noise Feeling sluggish or slowed down Feeling foggy or groggy Drowsiness

"Don't feel right" Fatigue or low energy Sadness

Nervousness or anxiety Irritability More emotional

Concentration or memory problems

Repeating the same question/comment

Signs observed by teammates, parents and coaches include: Appears dazed Vacant facial expression Confused about assignment Forgets plays Is unsure of game, score, or opponent Moves clumsily or displays incoordination Answers questions slowly Slurred speech Shows behavior or personality changes Can't recall events prior to hit Can't recall events after hit

Any change in typical behavior or personality Loses consciousness What can happen if my child keeps on playing with a concussion or returns too soon?

Adapted from the CDC and the 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport Document created 6/15/2009

Athletes with the signs and symptoms of concussion should be removed from play immediately. Continuing to play with the signs and symptoms of a concussion leaves the young athlete especially vulnerable to greater injury. There is an increased risk of significant damage from a concussion for a period of time after that concussion occurs, particularly if the athlete suffers another concussion before completely recovering from the first one. This can lead to prolonged recovery, or even to severe brain swelling (second impact syndrome) with devastating and even fatal consequences. It is well known that adolescent or teenage athletes will often fail to report symptoms of injuries. Concussions are no different. As a result, education of administrators, coaches, parents and students is the key to student-athlete's safety.

If you think your child has suffered a concussion

Any athlete even suspected of suffering a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately. No athlete may return to activity after an apparent head injury or concussion, regardless of how mild it seems or how quickly symptoms clear, without medical clearance. Close observation of the athlete should continue for several hours. The new "Zackery Lystedt Law" in Washington now requires the consistent and uniform implementation of long and well-established return-to-play concussion guidelines that have been recommended for several years: "a youth athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from competition at that time"

may not return to play until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed healthcare provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussion and received written clearance to return to play from that health care provider". You should also inform your child's coach if you think that your child may have a concussion. Remember it's better to miss one game than miss the whole season. And when in doubt, the athlete sits out.

For current and up-to-date information on concussions you can go to: http://www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports/

Adapted from the CDC and the 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport Document created 6/15/2009