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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Law Information

The information below pertains to the Sudden Cardiac Awareness (SCA) training now required by state law. In Ohio, the law itself is commonly referred to as “Lindsay’s Law”. In Pennsyvania the law is commonly referred to as “Peyton’s Law”. This law applies to all parents, players, coaches, club staff, tournament directors and professional officials that participate in athletic competitions in any state that
encompasses the OVR regardless of state/country of residence.

Links to relevant information

Lindsay’s Law/Ohio Department of Health Website

Lindsay’s Law Frequently Asked Questions

West Virginia requirements for training Website

Peyton’s Law/Pennsylvania Department of Health Website

For Parents/Guardians and Youth Athletes

Required video for Ohio residents

Required SCA Informational Handout for Ohio residents

Required Signature Form to be signed and given to your club for Ohio residents

For Coaches/Club Directors

Required Video for Ohio-based clubs

Required SCA Informational Handout for Ohio-based clubs

Required club signature Document for Ohio-based clubs

Required club signature Document for Pennsylvania-based clubs

For Tournament Directors (including those not associated with a Juniors’ Club) and Officials

Required Video

All Tournament Directors and Professional Referees will watch a video (18 min.) then enter your Sudden Cardiac Arrest certification by completing the following steps below. This certification is good for one (1) year and requires annual renewal.

  1. Login to the OVR website: https://www.ovr.org/index.php
  2. OVR login (top right corner)
  3. Login to your account: “My account” (top right corner)
  4. Select “View my Profile – Update Certifications”
  5. Scroll down to “Manage Certifications” and select
  6. Here you can enter SafeSport, Concussion and LINDSAY’S LAW / SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST information.
  7. Select “Back to My Profile Page” (top left) to verify.In Pennsyvania the law is commonly referred to as “Peyton’s Law”.