Attention Prospective Varsity Athletes
Below are forms that you can download that need to be completed for the Worcester State Univesity Athletic Training staff before you are eligible to compete. Included are a cover letter for new and returning student-athletes which explains what is required for you to participate.

Also note that the NCAA is implimenting a stricter application of the existing Medical Exemptions Policy. This is a policy which requires proof of current prescriptions for medications an athlete is currently taking that is a banned substance. This now includes diagnosises and medications for student-athletes with ADD and ADHD. Please see the ADHD/ADD information sheet with any questions.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Head Athletic Trainer, Jessica Meany, at (508) 929-8024 or email at jessica.meany@worcester.edu

Welcome Letter

Returning Athletes

Pre-participation Form - New/Transfer Student-Athlete

Pre-participation Form - Returning Student-Athletes

Sports Health Form  - UPPER CLASSMEN - Use this form when getting an updated physical

ADHD Information/Form

 NEW NCAA CONCUSSION GUIDELINES:

The NCAA is committed to the prevention, identification, evaluation and management of concussions. With this said they have adopted new guidelines that govern how sports medicine personnell are to manage concussions.  The way we already manage concussions here at WSC is within the guidelines of the NCAA.

We are developing an assessment program will allow us to have a baseline assessement for each athlete in contact and collision sports/positionsWorcester State.  This will help us add another measure to determine when it is safe for you to return. 

Here is a link to the NCAA Heath and Saftey page for more information about concussions. Please read this information and be prepared to sign a statement when you return to campus that you have read the information on concussions and understand it.

Information About The Athletic Training Department

Mission: The Worcester State University Athletic Training staff provides prevention, evaluation, management and treatment of athletic injuries sustained by our varsity athletes. Our staff includes licensed and board certified athletic trainers, and an orthopedic physician from the UMass Sports Medicine Clinic. We are committed to providing the best possible care for all of our student-athletes.


Locations and Hours: The Worcester State University athletic training room is located through the main lobby of the gym building. There will signs directing you toward the athletic training room. The athletic training room will be open two hours prior to all contests.


Game Coverage: A certified athletic trainer will be available at all home contest. Only football and ice hockey games will have physician medical coverage.


Visiting Teams: PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE if your team is traveling without an athletic trainer, especially if your team requires any special attention. We will be more than accommodating to your teams in providing pre-game taping. Visiting teams must supply their own tape and wraps. The use of moist heat by the athletes must be pre-arranged by the visiting University/College. The use of modalities such as ultrasound and electrical muscle stimulation are not available.

Visiting Teams Letter (.pdf file)


Equipment and Services: Equipment is available in the athletic training room in the gym building. Ice, water, cups, splints and crutches will be available at all home contests. An AED will also be on site.

Directions to UMass Medical Center (.pdf file)

Please Contact us if we can be of any further assistance: (508) 929-8024

Good luck with your athletic seasons.