Concussion Awareness Night
In partnership with Trailside Physiotherapy, an important night for every PoCo FC family to better understand concussions and how we protect our children.
Date & Location
February 23, 2026
PoCo Community Centre - Mabbett Room, 2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam
Program Overview
We are pleased to be partnering with Trailside Physiotherapy to host a Concussion Awareness and Education Night for our players, parents, coaches, and team officials.
Concussions can happen in sport, but they can also occur during school, playground activity, or everyday life. Knowing what to look for and understanding when to act helps us better support our children’s health, learning, and overall well-being.
This session supports our commitment to Safe Sport and to creating a children-first environment where player safety always comes before the game.
Our goal is simple. An informed community creates a safer environment for every child.
Who Should Attend
This session is open to all ages and all PoCo FC families:
Players
Parents and caregivers
Coaches and team officials
Whether your child has experienced a concussion before or not, this is valuable information for every family in our club.
What You’ll Learn
Trailside Physiotherapy will cover:
What a concussion is and how it can affect children and youth
Common signs and symptoms that may appear at home, at school, or during sport
Why baseline testing can be helpful for young athletes
Safe and age-appropriate return-to-play guidelines
How parents, coaches, and players can work together to support recovery
We will also reinforce the importance of removing a player from activity when a concussion is suspected. When in doubt, we sit them out. There is no game or training session that is more important than a child’s health.
Event Details
Monday, February 23
Mabbett Room
Port Coquitlam Community Centre
2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam
Doors open at 6:45 PM
Presentation begins at 7:00 PM
Why This Matters
Player safety is a shared responsibility. When parents, players, and coaches understand concussion management, we create a stronger, safer environment for everyone.
Education gives families confidence. It gives players a voice. And it helps us support children properly if something happens.
RSVP
Please RSVP by clicking on the red "Register Now" below
Click HERE to view the Concussion Awareness Flyer.
Click HERE to see services available for PoCo FC Families
If you have questions about the event, please contact vp_soccer@pocosoccer.com.
Thank you for helping us continue building a safe, supportive, and informed environment for all PoCo FC players.