Sports Announcements

Katie Fisher, MS ATC
Office Number: 356-3529
Cell Number: 336-7929

Email: kfisher@scasd.us

Southern Columbia High School Athletic Trainer
Geisinger Sports Medicine

SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR THE 2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR:-

JUNE 7th & 9th

5 - 8pm - By Appointment

Appointments will be in 5 minute intervals.

8:00 - ? - Anyone who missed their time & Walk-ins

Be prepared to WAIT for Walk-in Appointments!

Walk-ins should show up promptly at 8pm.

Additional appointment times will be added if needed.

TO schedule an Appointment:

Students can see Katie in the Training Room daily during 11th period, E-mail Katie at kfisher@scasd.us or call the training room at 356-3529. (These are the ONLY ways you schedule an appointment.)

If you leave a voicemail on my office phone, I WILL get back to you.

YOU MUST HAVE A NEW SPORTS PHYSICAL EVERY SCHOOL YEAR! Physicals have to be dated on or after June 1, 2011 according to PIAA rules.

 

  • Bring completed paperwork with you to recieve a physical
  • Physicals will be held in the Athletic Training Room
  • Girls should wear mesh shorts, t-shirt or tank top and a sports bra. Boys should wear a t-shirt/tank and mesh shorts
  • THESE ARE THE ONLY SCHOOL SPORTS PHYSICALS OFFERED UNTIL June 2012
  • Paperwork is available outside the training room, and in the middle school & high school offices. (Paperwork will be available starting May 1st)
  • Contact Katie via e-mail or Office phone to make an appointment!!

FALL SPORT ATHLETES:

Paperwork needs to be in my hands by FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th!!!!!

 

 

Completed Items needed are:

  • PIAA CIPPE (Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Examination)
  • Permision for a School Physical (If Applicable)
  • ImPACT Baseline Test- See who needs one below
  • Athletic Training Room Form
    • This form now includes the handbook acknowledgement so there is one less paper to sign

If you are getting a private physical:

  • Completed paperwork MUST be dated June 1, 2011 or later
  • The school is not responsible for any cost
  • There are bins outside the training room for you to turn in your paperwork. This is the best way to make sure that I recieve it. You can also give it to your coach. I do not suggest mailing the form, but if you do so please make an extra copy of the form and mark on the envelope: ATTN: KATIE FISHER
  • Faxed forms will not be accepted.
  • DO NOT turn forms into the Middle School or High School offices. They WILL NOT be accepted!!!!!

Links to Required Forms:

PIAA CIPPE (Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Examination Form)

Athletic Training Room Form

All parents and athletes should read the SCA Athletic Handbook. The handbook informs you of the policies, rules and procedures that apply to ALL athletes at Southern Columbia.

SCA Athletic Handbook

 

ImPACT TESTING

The ImPACT concussion tracking system is a sophisticated research-based software tool developed to help athletic trainers, doctors and neurologists evaluate recovery following concussions. ImPACT evaluates multiple brain activities including memory, brain processing speed, reaction time and post-concussive symptoms. This test helps athletes get back to play safely following a head injury.

Athletes who are REQUIRED to take the Baseline TEST :

All FRESHMEN who are going to play the following sports or any athlete in Grades 10 - 12 who did not take one for the 2010-11 Season in the following sports:

 

  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Field Hockey
  • Wrestling
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Softball

 

Starting 3/1/11 a school code is required to take the test. It is available by e-mailing Katie or on slips outside the training room.

 

A few facts about the test:

  • YOU CANNOT FLUNK THE TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • The test takes around 20-30 minutes
  • You are allowed to have a parent with you when you take the test. They may help you read directions, but they CANNOT help you with the testing activities. Doing so will severely alter your test scores and will delay your return to play after a head injury.
  • DO NOT WRITE ANY ANSWERS DOWN WHEN YOU ARE TAKING THE TEST
  • The ImPACT baseline test only has to be taken once every two years.
  • If you are not participating in a sport that is required to take the baseline test, you are still strongly encouraged to take the test, but you may still participate without taking the test.
  • If you have not taken the baseline test and you are participating in a required sport, you cannot participate until doing so.

TAKING THE TEST:

Please read the pre-test instructions in the link below. At the end of the instructions is a link to take the test. When taking the test, PLEASE make sure that you read all of the directions carefully.

The link below is for students in the SOUTHERN COLUMBIA School District ONLY!!!

Preparing for the Online ImPACT Concussion baseline test.

All test results will be reviewed. If there are any problems you will be contacted by the athletic trainer. Additional information about the test and testing process is available by clicking on the links below.  Please contact me via e-mail or phone with any problems.


If you are having problems getting to the ImPACT Test site, use this address:

www.impacttestonline.com/schools

What is ImPACT?

ImPACT Test PowerPoint Presentation