Athletic Training Information and Procedures

1. Athletic Training Information and Procedures Jaime Dickerson, MA, ATC Athletic Trainer 973-661-8995 jdickerson@nutleyschools.org

2. Physical Instructions • ALL FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN TOGETHER!! • All incoming freshmen need a sports physical. This is not the same as the school physical which is turned into the nurse. • Athletes cannot practice until ALL forms are turned in. • Physicals must be signed off by school doctor before sports participation, therefore, forms MUST be turned in one week before practices start. • All forms are due by February 14, 2013 • Sports physicals are good for one calendar year. • If a physical has been turned in for a previous sport an “Update” must be done.

3. Updated physical • “Update” means you have turned in a physical for a previous sport. • Update includes the following forms. • Health History Questionnaire • NHS Random Drug and Alcohol Testing • Nutley Media Release Form • NJSIAA Random Steroid Testing • NJSIAA Concussion Policy • Emergency Card • Athletic Parent Code of Conduct

4. Forms • Physical Evaluation Form • Health History Questionnaire • Emergency Form • NHS Random Drug and Alcohol Testing • Nutley Media Release Form • NJSIAA Random Steroid Testing • NJSIAA Concussion Policy • Athletic Parent Code of Conduct

5. Physical Evaluation Form • Form gets filled out by physician • If athlete sees a separate eye doctor please have this section filled out by that physician. • This is the ONLY form that will be accepted from the physician.

6. Health History Questionnaire • Make sure the last page is signed by a parent/guardian. • Explain ALL “YES” answers • Any fall athlete that has turned in a physical, this form needs to be filled out instead of the physical.

7. Emergency Form • Fill out entire form. • Make sure to include any medical issues or allergies that athlete has. • Make sure bottom of the form is signed.

8. NHS Random Drug and Alcohol Testing • Fill out entire form. • Specify what sport on the line provided. • Make sure both parent/guardian and athlete sign form.

9. Media Release Form • Be sure to check off whether permission is given or not given. • Fill out form and make sure it is signed.

10. NJSIAA Random Steroid Testing • Make sure form is signed by the parent/guardian and the athlete. • Specify what sport they are playing on the top right hand corner.

11. NJSIAA Concussion Policy • Form is TWO pages • Make sure to read both sides • Make sure parent/guardian and athlete sign form.

12. Athletic Parent Code of Conduct • Form is TWO pages • Make sure to read both pages • Parent MUST sign this form even if child is 18.

13. ImPACT • ImPACT is a computerized test we use to baseline athletes in case of a concussion. • This test should be done FRESHMEN and JUNIOR years. • Sports in which this test is required: • Baseball • Basketball (Boy’s and Girl’s) • Cheerleading (Fall and Winter) • Football • Ice Hockey • Lacrosse • Soccer (Boy’s and Girl’s) • Softball • Volleyball • Wrestling

14. Instructions for ImPACT Testing • Set aside 30 minutes in a quiet room with no distractions. • No headphones or cell phones. Turn off TVs, radios, or any other background noise. • The test will begin with background questions called the “demographics” section. Then the “modules” will begin, which consist of: word memory, design memory, X’s and O’s, symbol match, color word match, and three letters. • Read each section’s instructions carefully. • To take the baseline test, go to www.impacttestonline.com/schools, select “NJ” and then click “Launch Baseline Test.” • Enter the customer code : E8B1929D28 and click “Launch Baseline Test.” • Make sure Pop-ups are allowed or you will be redirected to the last page. • Test results are not displayed once finished. • Print out the completed test form. • If you do not have access to the internet or a home computer, please contact Jaime Dickerson to arrange a testing time at school.

15. Computer Requirements for ImPACT • Minimum computer requirements: • Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, Firefox 1.5 or above, Safari for MAC and OSX 10.2 or above. • Macromedia Flash Player 8.0 or newer. It can be downloaded at www.adobe.com • Pop-up blocker must be turned off for the duration of the test. • Close all other programs on your computer before taking the test. • Broadband Internet connection required

16. Athletic Training Procedures • All athletes are to report any and all injuries to Jaime Dickerson as soon as possible. • Once Jaime is notified, the proper paperwork will be completed. • If an athlete goes to the Doctor for an injury or illness, that athlete MUST give Jaime a note from that Doctor. • Any taping that needs to be done will take place after school. Away games will be taped first, then home games, and then practices. • Any athlete that needs to be seen for an injury will be seen after Jaime is done taping.

17. Athletic Training Room Rules • No “hanging out” in the Athletic Training Room after school. • One or two people per team can get water. It is not necessary for 5 people to do this. • Cubbies are provided by the door, please put all personal stuff there, so it is not on the floor where people will trip over it. • No cleats are allowed in the Athletic Training Room. If you come into the room in cleats, you must do 10 push-ups. • No cursing in the Athletic Training Room, if you curse, you must do 15 push-ups. • Jaime’s desk and everything on her desk is off limits, including her chair.

18. For additional information • Please visit the athletics website for additional information on: • Pay to Participate forms • Physical Forms and Instructions • ImPACT test instructions WWW.NUTLEYSCHOOLS.ORG/ATHLETICS.ASPX