Canadian health charity provides resources for safer hockey

Written By Mack Hancock
 
 

Parachute is a Canadian national charity dedicated to reducing and preventing injury through evidence-based advocacy and education. Parachute’s Smart Hockey program integrates concussion tools and resources to help prevent and recognize concussions in hockey. 

The program provides six main tools and resources:

  • Educational guides for coaches, trainers, safety personnel, and players.

  • The Concussion Recognition Tool (CRT5), which aids in concussion recognition and immediate concussion management.

  • Return-to-Play strategies and programs.

  • Personal concussion records for players.

  • Tools to help create a concussion-safe environment for players, including “STOP” patches on the back of jerseys and harsher penalties for dangerous interactions between players.

  • Advocacy for safe play, including on-ice tips to assist in preventing concussion.

Mack Hancock
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