NCAA Student Athletes

To protect the health and wellbeing of student athletes additional health related screenings are required by Skidmore College based on guidelines from the NCAA and The American College of Sports Medicine.

Returning Varsity Athletes      First Year Varsity Athletes       NCAA Athlete FAQs         Policies

 

Returning Varsity athletes

*You have participated in NCAA athletics at Skidmore in a previous season*  

 

EACH YEAR you will need to complete:  

 

1.  An updated electronic Sports Health History Form(separate from Sportsware)

• - Await instructions from Sports Medicine staff about completing in Health Services' new electronic medical record system Summer 2026.

2. A brief physical exam (aka Sports Review) with a Health Services provider.  

• - Typically arranged by the Sports Medicine Department at the start of the Fall season for all athletes.  These exams are brief, assembly-line fashion in the Athletic Training Room in the Sports Center.   
• - If student athletes have any sensitive or complex concerns, they may book individual appointments in Health Services. Students who are on-campus over the summer may also book an appointment in the summer prior to the start of the academic/athletic season.

first year varsity athletes

1^st YEAR STUDENT ATHLETE PACKET  (CLICK HERE)

All students participating in Skidmore NCAA athletics for the first time must complete and upload the 4 documents listed below. Detailed instructions and forms are included in the 1^st year student athlete packet linked above. 

1: Sports Health History Form  

2: Physical Exam Form 

- Per NCAA requirements, sports exams must be within 6 months of play. Therefore, sports exams must be performed on or after March 1, 2026 (for athletes beginning Fall 2026).

- Alternative physical exam documentation may be accepted but must:

• - Clearly document that physical exam was completed with any pertinent findings
• - Include a signed statement from a medical provider that student can “participate in athletics without restriction.”

- Physical Exam Form documentation can be used for general College & athletic participation requirements as long as on or after March 1, 2026 (for athletes beginning Fall 2026).

3: Sickle Cell Test Results  

4: Release of information with Athletic Trainers   

**Documents will need to be uploaded to the Health & Wellness Portal after May 11, 2026.**

NCAA Athlete FAQs

Q. How will I know when I’m cleared? 

A. Instructions coming summer 2026

Q. How can I confirm that my upload or electronic form submission went through?

A. Instructions coming summer 2026

Q. What about Sportsware requirements?

A. Sportsware is software that is managed by the Sports Medicine Staff and is separate from Health Services requirements.  Please see communications (usually e-mail to your Skidmore e-mail address) from the Sports Medicine Staff or reach out to them directly.

policies

Return to play after Mononucleosis.

Return to play after Concussion