No. He is referring to grass roots rugby with rolling subs. There is no HIA at that level.
HIA only exists at the elite adult level with the approval of WR
Curious about this, since even at the highest club level in my territory, there is no HIA under any circumstances.We do follow some sort of HIA protocol at the non-elite adult level where I play too.
Curious about this, since even at the highest club level in my territory, there is no HIA under any circumstances.
That is "recognize and remove," which is much different from HIAUnless I'm misremembering, but I recall seeing in the recent years to re-certify as a ref for USA Rugby, there was an increased amount of information one needed to learn and training on how to assess a head injury and when to permanently send someone off for one vs clearing them to continue to play.
That is "recognize and remove," which is much different from HIA
It's just to do with the regime for temporary substitutions.Ahh, I was wondering if I had some wires crossed along the way. What are the main differences?
The HIA protocol is aimed at elite professional rugby, where clubs/teams have team doctors, TMOs who can review game footage and have players sent into protocol.Ahh, I was wondering if I had some wires crossed along the way. What are the main differences?
That is contrary to USA Rugby guidance. Guidance, in this case being a euphemism for mandate. If a player goes for a head injury or suspected head injury, they are meant to stay off.Oh, I must've missed when he mentioned grass roots level. Fair enough.
We do follow some sort of HIA protocol at the non-elite adult level where I play too.
Yea I got my wires crossed and thought HIA was the same protocol. We follow the USA Rugby guidance for recognize and remove as smeagol reminded me.That is contrary to USA Rugby guidance. Guidance, in this case being a euphemism for mandate. If a player goes for a head injury or suspected head injury, they are meant to stay off.