Lindsay's Law - Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Effective immediately, in accordance to Senate Bill 252, all members must follow and adhere to the Lindsay’s Law: Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Athletes and its requirements.

What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
A Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, cutting off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs.  Sudden cardiac arrest is fatal if not treated immediately, most often by a defibrillator.

In accordance with this law, the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio High School Athletic Association, the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Cardiology and other stakeholders jointly developed guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students and youth athletes participating in or desiring to participate in an athletic activity, their parents, and their coaches about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest.
 

The following resources were developed to implement Lindsay’s Law:

For parents/guardians and youth athletes:
Required video
Required SCA Informational Handout
Required Signature Form

For coaches:
Required video
Required SCA Informational Handout