What is a concussion?

A concussion is a brain injury caused by acceleration or deceleration of the brain within the skull following a significant impact to the head or elsewhere on the body. The impact causes a biochemical imbalance within the brain cells, resulting in decreased blood flow and temporary energy deficits within the brain. Symptoms may include but are not limited to; loss of consciousness, headache, pressure in the head, neck pain, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, and balance problems.

Concussion in Snowsport 

Snow Australia is committed to protecting the health and safety of everyone that participates in Snowsports. Concussion is common in Snowsport and can be challenging to identify and manage across sporting settings, from recreational environments through to elite teams.

Please note we are currently updating our concussion page to be in line with the 2024 AIS Position Statement. Please check back here soon for our new policy and information page, in the meantime read more about Snow Australia's endorsement of the AIS Concussion Guidelines and follow the links below for additional resources.

Snow Australia held a Concussion Guideline Update Webinar in June, 2024.

Additional Resources

• AIS Concussion Home Page
• AIS Concussion Guidelines for Youth & Community Sport 2024
• AIS Concussion and Brain Health Position Statement 2024
• FIS Medical Guide 
• Concussion Recognition Tool 5 (CRT5)
• Sport Concussion Assessment Tool – 5th edition (SCAT5) – Practitioners Only