Sports Medicine Information for Student Athletes

Requirements for Athletic Participation

All incoming first year SUNY Plattsburgh athletes, including transfers, must complete this form.

Step 1: Have a completed physical signed by your doctor

Documentation must be on file at Student Health Center prior to your arrival on campus. Please make sure there is a statement from the doctor on the physical that states if you are or are not fit to participate in sports.

Step 2: Complete online medical questionnaire online

Online medical questionnaire is available through the banner system. After logging into banner go to student
menu, there you will see a drop list with one item being the "athletic screening form." Click on it and fill out the form online and submit it. All information is confidential and only the Athletic Training staff will have access to the forms. This form MUST be completed prior to pre-participation screening.

Step 3: Provide current copy of your current insurance card (front and back)

If you do not have insurance, or if you have purchased international insurance, please inform the athletic training staff as soon as possible. If you are currently injured or have seen a Doctor or any other healthcare professional in the off-season, please submit:

All doctors/ healthcare professional notes and reports including x-ray reports, MRI reports
Follow up care notes
Written return to play clearance

If you have had surgery or other medical work-up (injuries or illnesses that have prevented you from participating in your sport) performed within the last 3 years, please submit all paperwork from your physician stating what the work-up was for and if you have been released for sports.

What To Do If You Are Hurt (Insurance Policies)

If you sustain and injury, the first thing you need to do is report the injury to one of the Athletic Trainers.

All Doctor visits and medical testing will be referred through the Athletic Training staff. Failure to comply will resolve SUNY Plattsburgh and it's affiliates of any financial responsible.

You will need to complete the Notice of Claim Form, which is available via the Athletic Training staff.

You will then receive bills in the mail. Contact your insurance company, ask for an explanation of benefits, then bring both the fully itemized bills and the explanation of benefits to Athletic Training staff.

This process will be done for all athletic injuries. Your bills will not be paid without the above information, other info may be needed. You will be informed if any other info will be needed.

Note: Only injuries occurred during varsity athletic events will be covered by SUNY Plattsburgh's athletic insurance. SUNY Plattsburgh's athletic insurance is a secondary insurance only, you must submit to your own insurance first, if applicable.

Information and Tips From the Athletic Training Staff

Contact Information

For more information about Sports Medicine or Athletic Training at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact

Jason Pachter, Head Athletic Trainer
Office Location: Fieldhouse Training Room
Phone (AM): (518) 564-4152
Phone (PM): (518) 564-3089
E-mail: pachteja@plattsburgh.edu
Fax: Memorial (518) 564-2558
Field House (518) 564-2557