HEADS UP to High School Sports: Officials
Sports are a great way for children and teens to stay healthy and can help them do well in school. As a high school official, your actions help set the tone for safe play and can help lower an athlete’s chances of getting a concussion or other serious injury. Learn more about concussion in high school sports, how you can create a culture of safety at a game or competition, and more.
Fact Sheet for High School Sports Officials

Information to help you protect athletes from concussion or other serious brain injury, learn how to spot a concussion, and know what to do if a concussion occurs.
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For information on concussion in youth sports, see HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports.
References
- Collins CL, Fields SK, Comstock RD. When the rules of the game are broken: What proportion of high school sports-related injuries are related to illegal activity? Inj Prev. 2008 Feb;14(1):34-8.