Concussions in Sport Workshop with MUN NeuroBridge
Do you know the signs of a concussion? Ultimate NL is excited to host a free concussion and brain-injury awareness workshop for our members, in partnership with MUN NeuroBridge! Whether you coach, play, parent, or volunteer, this workshop will help you learn how to recognize, understand, and prevent brain injuries in the sport.
Event Details
- When: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Where: Multipurpose Room 1, Mount Pearl Summit Centre,126 Smallwood Dr., Mount Pearl, NL
Note: Registration is free, but space is limited with only 30 spaces available. Registration deadline is Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Why This Workshop Matters
This workshop is more than a information session, it is an engaging, interactive training session led by knowledgeable presenters from MUN NeuroBridge. They bring research, science, and practical experience together in an accessible and athlete-focused way. You’ll leave with the tools to help invest in a safer and a more concussion-aware ultimate frisbee community.
The workshop will cover topics such as:
- What concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries are
- How to recognize signs and symptoms
- What to do when a concussion is suspected
- Best practices for return-to-play
- How coaches, players, and volunteers can foster a culture of safety
How to Sign Up
Be ready to engage by asking questions, take part in important conversation, and learn about brain health in sport. This is invaluable opportunity for anyone involved in the sport at any level to attend. Jjoin us to be part of building safer, more informed spaces for our athletes across Newfoundland and Labrador.