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Originally Posted by BillyMac
For such games, if there is no policy, and if the game is played under NFHS rules, then shouldn't an official use the NFHS rule, which, to me, sounds like the kid doesn't play, unless someone (coach, parent, fan, etc.) claims that they are "an appropriate health care professional"?
NFHS 2-8: The officials shall:
ART. 5 . Immediately remove a player from the game who exhibits signs,
symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion as in 3-3-8.
NFHS 3-3-8: Any player who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent
with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness,
confusion, or balance problems) shall be immediately removed from the game
and shall not return to play until cleared by an appropriate health care
professional.
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Is that situation going to fly in legal setting? That is the question you need to ask yourself above all. If the state organization has a policy and they are dealing with actual schools and administrations to come to a policy application, some AAU team might not and you will be held to a different standard. Honestly, I could give a damn what the NF rule says in this situation as this is a health issue outside of a HS or state organization game. And considering that there is not necessarily a certification for someone not licensed in state, I would rather not allow a player to play just using the NF Rules. I would rather that any non-sanctioned league had a policy that is in line with the rule to avoid further liability from the officials.
One more reason for me to avoid these leagues because HS and college has a clear policy.
Peace