JJIBK Brockton Public Schools School Committee Policy PHYSICALS, INSURANCE AND EMERGENCIES 1. Physical Exams All squad members are to have a physical examination before participation in any athletic contest. All arrangements with the doctor for physical exams will be made through the Athletic Office and the Nurses' office. 2. Insurance Forms Junior high school athletes are to complete school insurance forms in September. The Coordinator is to inform high school athletes and parents that student athletes are covered for injury with extended coverage insurance. Forms from the Athletic Office are to be sent home and returned on the first day of practice. 3. Emergency In case of emergency, coaches and/or the athletic trainer should make every effort to notify the parents before taking the student to the hospital or doctor. Brockton Hospital Good Samaritan Medical Center 508-941-7000 508-427-3000 4. Injuries All injuries are to be reported to the athletic trainer within twenty-four (24) hours by the coach in charge. The athletic trainer will then inform the Athletic Office. No athlete treated by a doctor is to return to a game or practice without written permission from the doctor. The Coordinator of Athletics will file a weekly injury report to the principal. J. Students Page 1 of 1 Approved: June 15, 1999