Sports Medicine Guidelines for
Student-Athletes
Report all injuries to your coach, and the Athletic Trainer, as soon as possible. The
Athletic Trainer will determine if participation is appropriate. A player should not
simply decide not to go to practice because they are hurt.
Any athlete unable to complete a practice due to injury will be required to obtain
clearance from the trainer before returning to play. Parental permission to return to play
may also be required.
An injured athlete is still considered a part of the team, and expected to be present.
All athletes must report to practice each day, unless released by the Athletic Trainer.
Players unable to compete due to injury will be given alternate conditioning and
rehabilitative activities. Appropriate clothing/practice attire must be worn.
Athletes are expected to be at practice on-time, regardless of their need to see the
Athletic Trainer. Plan ahead, and report to the training room early. Injury
evaluation and treatment may be scheduled before school, and during lunch and/or free
periods. If an athlete requires extensive treatment, a practice status slip will be
issued, letting the coach know why the athlete was late.
Injury care after school will be "first come, first served", with priority
given to players with Away games, and those able to practice.
Except in an emergency, all athletes should notify the Athletic Trainer before seeing a
doctor for sports-related injuries. Proper medical forms should be picked up in advance of
your appointment. A signed medical clearance, on athletic department forms, will be
required before returning to participation.
Report all dangerous conditions and/or broken equipment to your coach immediatley.
Do not use any safety equipment (helmets, pads, etc.) that are not functioning
properly or not fit properly. It is your responsibility to check your safety
equipment daily.
The Athletic Trainer may continue to hold out an athlete that has been cleared by a
doctor when such action will result in a faster/safer return to full competition.
The Athletic Training Room is a medical facility, and should be treated as such. Do not
touch or remove any items/materials with out permission. Athletes must sign-in for all
injuries/treatments. Proper behavior, attire, and language will be required at all times.
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