Lindsey’s Law and Ohio Return-To-Play Law

Lindsay’s Law

Lindsay’s Law was passed in Ohio and went into effect in July 2017. All parents of competitors AND competitors (19 years of age and younger) taking part in sporting events in the State of Ohio are required to complete a training video raising awareness of the danger of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in youth athletes. This is required as soon as you take part in an organized sporting event (race & camp) in Ohio and a signed form has to be on file on an annual basis. Coaches will have to view the video and review the handouts. This is now Ohio State Law. To give you a head start, we have included all necessary documents here for your convenience. Lindsay’s Law

Please send all forms to Dennis Marquard at secretary@ohiospeedskating.com if
you plan on competing or coaching in Ohio in the coming season. Doing this before the day(s) of the Ohio Invitational/Heartland Series event will save time during the registration process. Thank you in advance for your understanding as we all abide by this law.

Ohio Concussion Return-to Play Law 143

Ohio Law 143 or the Return-To-Play Law went into effect on April 26,2013.  The law requires youth coaches,
officials and referees to complete free, basic online training about concussions. All coaches (including assistants) and referees are required to take the online concussion course every three year. Visit the Ohio Dept of Health Youth Concussion website for more information and training.