Rowan’s Law
Under Rowan's Law, before any player can be registered with the local association and PWSA, the player, and the parent or legal guardian of the player if the player is under 18 years of age, must review one of the Concussion Education Resources provided by the Province of Ontario and must review the Player Code of Conduct. Links to these resources are provided here and will open in a separate window:
https://www.pwsaontario.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Concussion-Policy.pdf
Provincial Women's Softball Player Code of Conduct:
https://www.pwsaontario.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Code-of-Conduct-General-Pages-E-1-to-E-5.docx
Acknowledgement:
I hereby confirm that the player being registered to participate in softball activities with the local association and PWSA, and the parent or legal guardian of the player being registered if the player is under 18 years of age, have reviewed one of the concussion education resources provided by the Province of Ontario as referenced above and have reviewed the player code of conduct as referenced above. I/we further acknowledge understanding the nature and risk of concussion and head Injuries to athletes, including risks of continuing to play after a concussion or head injury is suspected.