2023 Concussion in Sport Symposium

Canada’s leading Concussion in sport symposium returned this year to showcase the latest research, best practices and a stellar speakers. SIRC’s symposium was held on March 1, 2023 focusing on prioritizing athlete safety as well as providing opportunities to educate Canadian sport clubs, coaches and organizations on the latest protocols and policies for concussion safety.

This was a one-day, virtual event, with hundreds of Canadian sport leaders, coaches, practitioners, and researchers attending via Zoom. The day consisted of dynamic speakers from sport organizations, leading academics and policy makers sharing thought-provoking information that you’ll want to apply right away! Topics covered include resources and tips for recovery post-concussion, the impact of rule changes from sports like rugby and taekwondo, mental health considerations, concussion management for youth sport and much more.

Sport has come a long way in terms of concussion safety, all national sport organizations now have a policy in place. At this event, we celebrated how far Canada has come in the past few years. If you work in the sport sector you’ w’ll want to stay tuned for the post-event recordings!

For any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact info@sirc.ca.