Hockey NZ is excited to welcome guest speakers Rachel McCann and Jason Butcher to share their knowledge and experience on understanding and managing concussions for Hockey.

Rachel played 68 times for the Vantage Black Sticks and is currently the NZ Football Player Welfare Officer.

Jason is an internationally experienced coach and current Sports Manager and Coach of hockey at Diocesan School for Girls, Auckland.

The webinar will be facilitated by Hockey NZ and FIH Developer Jamie Carroll and supported by Hockey NZ Competitions Manager Regan Bain and Technical Manager Colin French.

The webinar will provide attendees with information about how to recognise and manage a concussion or a suspected concussive event. It will target those individuals working in the Rangatahi (Youth) space but is open to anyone interested in growing their knowledge. There is no cost to register and attend.

Anyone who is interested in the webinar but unavailable to attend is asked to complete the registration process. There will be an option to advise of your availability and receive a copy of the webinar and any supporting resources. Please find all the details including the registration link below.

When: Thursday 2^nd September 2021, 7:00pm – 8:30pm (NZST UTC+12) via ZOOM

Cost: It's free!

Registration: Click here to register and you receive an email with the ZOOM link to join the webinar

Targeted Audience: 

• Individuals involved in supporting the Rangatahi space, with a focus on secondary school coaches
• Players, Coaches, Officials, Managers, Administrators, Parents, and anyone else wanting to grow their knowledge and understanding

Information covered:

• The importance of concussion and the impacts that a concussion can have on a young person’s life
• How to recognise a concussion and what to do if you suspect someone has suffered a concussion
• What support is available for someone with a concussion and how do they return to play? 
• What is the role of a Coach in understanding and managing a concussion?
• What is the Hockey NZ Concussion Policy and what does it look like in action?