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 * SPORTS **** HEALTH INFORMATION 2010-11 **

ALL HEALTH FORMS FOR A SPRING SPORT ARE DUE TO NURSE

 MON FEB 28


 * All health appraisals ( physical done by MD office**** ) and parent re-certifications ( **** parent permission forms)**** must be on file in the nurse’s office and the student “//approved//” by the nurse before student may participate in a sport. **

Once a student is “//approved//” she will be added to the coaches list to participate.

If a student is not approved the __day before__ tryouts/practice there may be a delay in her participation. **__ A CHECKLIST FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES __** 1.___Student-Athletes must have a valid physical examination__ on file in the Health Office__. New York State regulations specify that physical exams are only valid for a period of one year (twelve continuous months to the last day of the month it was given).If you are unsure of when your physical expires, check with your school nurse__ as soon as possible__.We suggest that you staple a copy of your current physical to your paperwork if you have it.__ __2.___The **__Parent Permission Slip/Medical Recertification Form__** is available online on the Athletic Department website.Hard copies are also available in the Mercy Health Office and main office.The forms must be **filled out** **completely** and **__signed by a parent and student__** **__ NO EARLIER than 30 days __**__ **before the first practice or try-out** __.If turned in before 30 days, the form will be invalid and not accepted.A new permission slip is needed before **__EACH__** sports season.Please provide all the information requested. 4.___All athletes must have had a__ Tetanus shot __within the past 10 years__ on record__ with the school nurse.Consider asking your physician’s office for a copy of your Immunization Record with your physical. If your daughter is a **7th or 8th grader** who wants to try-out for a JV or VARSITY TEAM there is additional paperwork and requirements. Please contact Dr. Nick Schlierf-Athletic Director482-1352

PHONE NUMBERS: Our Lady of MercyHS 288-7120, 288-7128 School Nurse Ext. 314

Thank you, Eileen Kay RN, School Nurse