Sports - Information for Student Athletes and Parents

Important Sports Clearance Information
Outlines what every student athlete needs to do to be medically cleared. Mr. McCann has asked that Mrs. Hager make sure every athlete has had and passed an ImPact Baseline test for concussion before they are cleared as well. This means for Mrs. Hager to clear an athlete to practice or play they must have had:

A physical in the past year.

The Interval History Form filled out and signed by a parent (no sooner than 30 days before the start each season).

An ImPact test (performed here at school).

Other health forms turned in if they have a medical issue such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, or anaphylactic reactions requiring an EpiPen, inhaler.
Interval Health History and Liability Waiver form
Physical Form
Concussion Athlete Fact Sheet
A fact sheet from the CDC for student athletes describing signs and symptoms of concussion and the importance of letting the coach know if they are experiencing any signs or symptoms.
Concussion Parent Fact Sheet
Concussion Management Protocols
A pamphlet outlining Ellicottville Central School's concussion Return to Learn and Return to Play protocols
Concussion - Return to Learn Protocol
Sometimes a student athlete will have trouble concentrating or experience lingering symptoms of a concussion. This may lead to the primary care physician or Medical Director to enstate the Return to Learn Protocol. Every injury is different and every healing time is differrent. We will work with you, your child, and the physicians to ensure your child is healing from concussion in every way possible.
ECS Concussion Return to Play Guidelines
Once student athlete has been cleared by their primary care physician AND the Medical Director, they may begin the Return to Play Protocol outlined here.
Athletic Placement Process
The Athletic Placement Process is for 7th and 8th grade students who want to play a JV or Varsity sport. The new state regulations state that the student must go thorugh this new process before being able to play at the higher level. Please see Mr. McCann to express your interest and to receive a form to fill out. Once the form is filled out and the parent permission slip has been signed, then the athlete must be cleared by the school's Medical Director (the athlete may be seen by their primary care physician originally, but all data must be sent to the Medical Director for FINAL CLEARANCE). Once the athlete has been cleared, they may then start the physical fitness testing with the gym teacher. The student must be cleared and pass the physical fitness test before they can participate in JV or Varsity practice or games. Please be sure to see Mr. McCann as early as possible if you are a 7th or 8th grader and want to play JV or Varsity because this can be a long process.