Liberty High School Swim & Dive

Liberty High School follows both CA STATE LAW AB 2127 (Effective 1/1/15) and CIF Guidelines in regards to Concussion Protocol

If your student is suspected of sustaining a concussion or receives a head injury:

• Immediate Removal: Any athlete suspected of having a concussion or receiving a head injury must be removed from play and sit out for a minimum of seven (7) days. If they are not diagnosed with a concussion, they may return to play 7 days after they have been cleared by a licensed healthcare provider (MD or DO). Return to play requires written medical clearance.
• Medical Evaluation: The athlete must be evaluated by a licensed healthcare provider (MD or DO) trained in concussion management.
• Written Clearance: A doctor's written clearance is required to return to play.

If your student is diagnosed with a concussion:

• Immediate Removal: Any athlete suspected of having a concussion or receiving a head injury must be removed from play and sit out for a minimum of seven (7) days.
• Medical Evaluation: The athlete must be evaluated by a licensed healthcare provider (MD or DO) trained in concussion management.
• Written Clearance: A doctor's written clearance is required to begin and progress through the protocol.
• Academic Priority: Students must return to a normal school schedule without modifications (Return to Learn) before completing the final stages of the athletic protocol.

The 7-Day (Minimum) Graduated Protocol

If your Athlete is diagnosed with a concussion, please see the chart below. Athletes can progress a maximum of one stage per day. If symptoms return at any point, they must stop activity, rest for 24 hours, and restart at the previous asymptomatic stage.

Click Here for the full CIF protocol and return to play guidelines