Table 2.

Summary of SRC guidelines published by UK sporting organisations.

Sporting Organisation	Assessment Tools	Initial Complete Rest (Hours)		GRTP Protocol	Return to Play		Notes
		Child	Adult		Child	Adult
BAFA	SCAT3 PCRT	48	24	Yes	23	19	Athletes should not be left alone, consume alcohol or drive until all symptoms have gone
BB	SCAT3 PCRT	NA	NA	Yes	23	19	NA
EB	NA	24–48	24–48	Yes	39	35	Do not stay alone for the first 24 h post- injury Minimise use of mobile phones, TV, reading and all forms of training and exercise
ECB	SCAT5 PCRT	NA	24	Yes	23	7	No alcohol, prescription or non- prescription drugs
GAA	SCAT5 VOMS CRT5	48	Male- 24–48 Female- 48	Yes	15	Male- 7 Female- 15	Should not be left alone for first 24 h. Minimise exposure to TV, PC, laptops, smartphones, tablets, video games etc
BG	SCAT5 PCRT	NA	48	Yes	28	14	NA
GBH	SCAT5 PCRT	NA	24	Yes	23	6	Must be off all medications that modify symptoms of the concussion e.g., painkillers
EIHA	SCAT5 PCRT	NA	24–48	Yes	NA	6	NA
BJ	NA	7–10 days	7–10 days	Yes	28	14	If unconsciousness results from shime waza (strangulation technique) the player may be allowed to return following three days of rest
EN	SCAT5 PCRT	NA	NA	Yes	23	6	If no doctor present is suitably trained and experienced in the management of SRC a mandatory two week rest period must occur before commencing GRTP for all ages
ERL	SCAT5 PCRT	48	24	Yes	23	19	Individuals should avoid initially then gradually reintroduce; reading, TV, computer games and driving
ERU	SCAT5 PCRT	24–48	24–48	Yes	23	19	No driving, exercise, minimise screen time No cognitive (brain) activities e.g., reading, television, computer, video games and smart phones.
FA	SCAT5 PCRT	24–48	24–48	Yes	23	19	Should not be left alone within the first 24 h, consume alcohol or drive a motor vehicle

Abbreviations: SCAT—Sports Concussion Assessment Tool; PCRT—Pocket concussion recognition tool; VOMS—Vestibular Ocular Motor Screening; GRTP—Gradual return to play.