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

For Coaches/Club Directors

Required Video for Ohio-based clubs
Required SCA Informational Handout for Ohio-based clubs.

Required club Handout for Pennsylvania-based clubs.
In Pennsyvania the law is commonly referred to as “Peyton’s Law”.

• Login to the Members Area of the OVR website: https://members.ovr.org/auth/login.php
• Select “View my Profile – Update Certifications”
• Scroll down to “Manage Certifications” and select
• Here you can enter Concussion and SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST information.
• Select “Back to My Profile Page” (top left) to verify.