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1. Physical: May be done by the school physician or the students own doctor.  Sports physicals are valid for 12 months.  If the student will have the physical done elsewhere the school form may be used or use the doctors form.  The doctor must specify that the student is cleared to participate in sports.  Any restrictions required must be listed
2. History: The history form provides an in-depth look at the student’s health.  This form must be completed prior to the actual physical exam and signed and dated by a parent. 
3. Sports Health Update:   If the sports physical was completed more than 30 days prior to the start of sports practice this form must be completed.  State regulations mandate that a health history review for each athlete must be completed, signed and dated by a parent.

4. Medication Form:   In accordance with New York State Law any medication (inhaler, Epi-pen, prescribed medication or ANY over the counter medication) to be administered to students must have written permission of a physician.  Your physician must indicate if the student is to carry an inhaler or epi-pen. This order must be updated each year.

Once the above criteria for sports participation have been met a yellow card is issued from the health office to the student. Students need to provide coaches with this yellow card prior to practice. Coaches cannot allow a student to practice until a yellow card has been obtained.

If an injury, operation, or illness lasting more than five days occurs, the student is automatically removed from sports. A written release from the student’s doctor is needed prior to returning to sports. The school physician will also review and re-approve the student for participation in sports.