BMXNZ is strongly committed to the Identification, Treatment and Rehabilitation of our members affected by concussion.

Health and safety is always our paramount concern and so we inform members of the safety gear requirements to minimise the impact of head injuries on themselves and all who partake in the sport of BMX. 

To support our Concussion Policy Statement we are committed to the following duties:

• Make our members aware of concussion effects (Concussion Procedures)

• Minimise the impact of concussion on our members (Helmet requirements)

• Provide a pathway for concussion rehabilitation for our members (Concussion Procedures)

• Work with the medical profession to guide the rehabilitation process (Concussion Procedures)

• Ensure riders are safe to return to our sport (Stand Down requirement)

As the sport’s governing body, BMX New Zealand has a duty to;

• Provide our members with the knowledge to identify concussion injuries.(Concussion Guidelines)

• Make our members aware of what is required for concussion recovery.(Concussion Procedures)

• Protect our members from further harm following a concussion injury.(Stand Down requirements)

CONCUSSION RESOURCES

STAND DOWN REQUIREMENTS for concussion

As part of BMXNZ's regulations and the suspected concussion that an individual receives, there is a 3 week stand down from ALL activities - racing & training on a BMX track.

This process is in place to protect riders from secondary brain injuries, which can have extremely dangerous implications.  Please refer below to the BMXNZ ruling covering concussions. (can be found in BMXNZ Rule Book)

To return to riding, a rider must supply to BMXNZ a letter from a doctor clearing the individual (full medical clearance) to be able to return to riding once the 3 week stand down period is complete.

To provide the medical clearance by submitting the 'Concussion Clearance' online form here

Any queries please email: membership@bmxnewzealand.co.nz

1.037 Concussion

Any rider who sustains a suspected head injury and/or concussion must stand down from any form of racing or training on a BMX track for a minimum period of 3 weeks. A rider must obtain written clearance from a doctor before they can return to riding. Any rider who appears groggy, unsteady or confused after sustaining a knock to the head is likely to have received concussion or a head injury and should follow the procedures above. ​​​​​​​