Attention
Prospective Varsity Athletes
Below are forms that you can download that need to be completed for
the Worcester State College Athletic Training staff before you are
eligible to compete. Included are a cover letter for new and
returning student-athletes which explains what is required for you
to participate.
Also note that the NCAA is implimenting a stricter application of the existing Medical Exemptions Policy. This is a policy which requires proof of current prescriptions for medications an athlete is currently taking that is a banned substance. This now includes diagnosises and medications for student-athletes with ADD and ADHD. Please see the ADHD/ADD information sheet with any questions.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call Head Athletic
Trainer, Jessica Meany, at (508) 929-8024 or email at jessica.meany@worcester.edu
Cover
Letter
Returning Athletes
Pre-participation
Form - New/Transfer Student-Athlete
Pre-participation
Form - Returning Student-Athletes
Sports
Health Form - UPPER CLASSMEN -
Use this form when getting an updated physical
ADHD
Information/Form
Mission: The
Worcester State Athletic Training staff provides prevention,
evaluation, management and treatment of athletic injuries sustained
by our varsity athletes. Our staff includes licensed and board
certified athletic trainers, and an orthopedic physician from the
UMass Sports Medicine Clinic. We are committed to providing the
best possible care for all of our student-athletes.
Locations and
Hours: The WSC athletic training room is located through the
main lobby of the gym building. There will signs directing you
toward the athletic training room. The athletic training room will
be open two hours prior to all contests.
Game Coverage: A
certified athletic trainer will be available at all home contest.
Only football and ice hockey games will have physician medical
coverage.
Visiting Teams:
PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE if your team is traveling without an
athletic trainer, especially if your team requires any special
attention. We will be more than accommodating to your teams in
providing pre-game taping. Visiting teams must supply their own
tape and wraps. The use of moist heat by the athletes must be
pre-arranged by the visiting University/College. The use of
modalities such as ultrasound and electrical muscle stimulation are
not available.
Visiting
Teams Letter (.pdf file)
Equipment and
Services: Equipment is available in the athletic training
room in the gym building. Ice, water, cups, splints and crutches
will be available at all home contests. An AED will also be on
site.
| HOSPITALS | ||
| Worcester Medical Center | (508) 363-5000 | ER (508) 363-6025 |
| UMass-Memorial Campus | (508) 334-1000 | ER (508) 334-6481 |
| UMass-University Campus | (508) 334-1000 | ER (508) 334-3511 |
Directions
to UMass Medical Center (.pdf file)
Please Contact us if we can be of any further assistance:
(508) 929-8024
Good luck with your athletic seasons.
