NCAA Student Athletes

To protect the health and wellbeing of student athletes additional health related screenings are required by Skidmore College based on guidelines from the NCAA and The American College of Sports Medicine.

Returning Varsity Athletes      First Year Varsity Athletes       NCAA Athlete FAQs         Policies

 

Returning Varsity athletes

*You have participated in NCAA athletics at Skidmore in a previous season*  

 

EACH YEAR you will need to complete:  

 

1.  An updated electronic Sports Health History Form through the Health Services Portal (separate from Sportsware)

• To find form: Log into your Health Services Portal and go to "My Forms" in the top banner. You will see the title "Sports Health History."

2. A brief physical exam (aka Sports Review) with a Health Services provider.  

• Typically arranged by the Sports Medicine Department at the start of the Fall season for all athletes.  These exams are brief, assembly-line fashion in the Athletic Training Room in the Sports Center.   
• If student athletes have any sensitive or complex concerns, they may book individual appointments in Health Services. Students who are on-campus over the summer may also book an appointment in the summer prior to the start of the academic/athletic season.

first year varsity athletes

1^st YEAR STUDENT ATHLETE PACKET  (CLICK HERE)

All students participating in Skidmore NCAA athletics for the first time must complete and upload the 4 documents listed below. Detailed instructions and forms are included in the 1^st year student athlete packet linked above. 

Part 1: Sports Health History Form  

Part 2: Physical Exam Form 

Per NCAA requirements, sports exams must be within 6 months of play. Therefore, sports exams must be performed on or after March 1, 2024.

Alternative physical exam documentation may be accepted but must:

• Clearly document that physical exam was completed with any pertinent findings
• Include a signed statement from a medical provider that student can “participate in athletics without restriction.”

Physical Exam Form documentation can be used for general College & athletic participation requirements as long as on or after March 1, 2024.

Part 3: Sickle Cell Test Results  

Part 4: Release of information with Athletic Trainers   

Documents must be uploaded to the Health Services Portal.   

NCAA Athlete FAQs

Q. How will I know when I’m cleared? 

A. On the Home Page of your Student Health Portal there will be a box that says NCAA Athlete. Once
everything has a green check next to it your paperwork has been submitted and is complete. Red X’s
indicate something is outstanding. Please note, every submission must be reviewed by a Health Services
staff member so there may be a delay between when you upload your documentation (incoming
students) or complete your electronic form (returning student athletes). Generally, if there is an issue
with a submission you will receive a message through your portal or a phone call. Please check
“Messages” in your Student Health Portal. 

Q. How can I confirm that my upload or electronic form submission went through?

A.Incoming student athletes – After uploading paper forms, go to the home page of your portal and in the top menu choose “My Profile” then “Images.”  You should see an item for each of your submissions.  If the “Note” section is blank it is still in process of being reviewed.  Once it meets criteria the “Note” will read “Reviewed and complete.”  If it does not meet requirements there will be a note of “Incomplete” with further instructions.

A.Returning student athletes – After completing electronic form, go to the home page of your portal and in the top menu choose “My Profile” then “My Chart.” At the bottom under “Forms” there should be a recent date (ie after July 2024) with the title “Sports Health History Athletes & Walk Ons” next to it. 

Q. What about Sportsware requirements?

A. Sportsware is software that is managed by the Sports Medicine Staff and is separate from Health Services requirements.  Please see communications (usually e-mail to your Skidmore e-mail address) from the Sports Medicine Staff or reach out to them directly.

policies

Return to play after Mononucleosis.

Return to play after Concussion – coming soon 

Return to play after COVID