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Sports Medicine - Returning Athlete Information


We hope that your summer was enjoyable and that you are physically and mentally ready to return to Westminster. If you have had any injury or condition which has affected your ability to train and you have not already contacted us, please do so immediately.

After reading this letter complete and submit the medical forms (consult checklist at the bottom). This information needs to be on file before an athlete can be cleared for competition and practices. The deadline for returning forms: JULY 1. Should there ever be a change in the information (address, phone numbers, insurance coverage/policy numbers) please inform us so that we can keep our records current.

Special notice to all athletes who are on medication for ADD/ADHD: the NCAA rules for verifying the condition have been revised. You must have a letter from your doctor which verifies the diagnosis and includes the testing which was used in the determination. The ADHD Guidelines Attachment can be downloaded and given to your doctor to facilitate the process.

Your current insurance card needs to be on file before you are eligible to participate in your sport. Please include a COPY of your insurance card (front & back) as well.

If you are CURRENTLY under the care of a physician please access the Release of Information form so that the doctor will be able to forward any pertinent information to us. Remember that if you are using any type of supplement to send me an email with the specifics of the product name, manufacturer & dosage.

Remember that if you are using or considering a supplement then you should use the recording sheet and submit the information to us in order to ensure that there are no banned substances in those products. For additional information you may also consult the REC.

In accordance with NCAA rules regarding sickle cell trait, intercollegiate athletes must provide documentation of sickle cell trait status. The NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Fact Sheet provides information about the condition. In the medical information checklist there is a form which explains the procedures/options for the student-athlete.

By NCAA rule, all student-athletes must complete a neuropsychological baseline assessment. At Westminster we utilize ImPACT, a computerized assessment tool. You will receive information for completing this from the coach or athletic trainers.

The Admission Physical Form is mandated for all students. Please make sure that the back page of the form, which addresses issues for intercollegiate athletes, is fully completed, including all necessary signatures. (At the bottom of this page is the link to the other medical paperwork that MUST be completed.)

Once you report to campus there will be a screening and orthopedic assessment conducted by one of our team physicians. For teams which begin practices prior to the start of classes this will occur on the report date. For all other teams there will be a day and time scheduled during orientation for new students.

If you have any questions on any issues then please contact us.

In order to participate in college athletes, you are REQUIRED to complete this paperwork electronically.
 

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