GLEN ROCKMiddle & High School

GRHS ATHLETICS

Athletics News & Announcements

Fall Starting Dates

Middle School Winter Athletic Forms 

November 30th
Boys and Girls Basketball
Physical cut-off: 11/23/20 or a physical from 2021

All forms will be collected after school in front of the cafeteria.

If an athlete has a physical on file in the nurse's office and it is within the cut-off date, then ONLY the online athletic packet needs to be completed and handed in.

If an athlete has an epipen or asthma, all paperwork must be submitted on the designated collection date to receive medical clearance.

If an athlete had COVID, a Physician Clearance form will need to be submitted to receive medical clearance.

Athletic forms for High School and Middle School sports will be collected on the following dates:

June 15th 3pm to 4pm

July 8th 4pm to 7pm

July 21st 4pm to 7pm

August 4th 4pm to 7pm (Last collection date for High School)

August 25th 4pm to 7pm (Middle School Only)

All collections will take place in the nurse's office. 

Please refer to this Letter to Parents regarding Fall 2021 for all other important information 

INJURIES

• All injuries must be reported to the coach, athletic trainer, and school nurse.
• If an athlete visits with a physician for an injury, the athlete must provide medical documentation to the athletic trainer and school nurse. This documentation shall include the diagnosis, limitations and or recommendations, and include a return to play date. A referral form can be found on the athletics’ website to satisfy all requirements.
• An athlete will not be cleared to return to activity until medical documentation has been received.
• An athlete who is returning from an injury or an illness is required to participate in one practice before he or she competes interscholastically.

CONCUSSIONS

• All athletes must take IMPACT before they can participate in athletics.
• Athletes are IMPACT tested every two years.
• If an athlete sustains a concussion, he or she will need to visit with a physician who has been trained in the evaluation and management of concussions. A concussion clearance form is required to be completed and returned to the athletic trainer. This form can be found on the athletics’ website.
• Athletes who have been diagnosed as having a concussion must see the athletic trainer on a daily basis to fill out the post-concussion signs and symptoms check-list.
• All athletes who sustain a concussion must be asymptomatic for seven consecutive days before completing the five day return to play protocol.

INSURANCE COVERAGE

• Athletes injured at practice or a game will immediately notify the coach, the athletic trainer, and school nurse.
• The coach and the athletic trainer will complete an accident report within 48 hours of the injury. This report will be filed in the nurse’s office.
• The athletic trainer will issue the athletic insurance claim form only upon the parent/guardian’s request.
• Interscholastic sports insurance covers all athletes; this is a rider policy. All bills are first sent to the athlete’s insurance carrier and any remaining costs are then submitted to the interscholastic sports insurance.
• It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to submit all bills to the insurance companies.

Useful Links

• Drug Free Sports Resource Exchange
  On the NJSIAA REC (Resource Exchange Center for Drug Free Sport) website athletes can can ask questions about dietary supplements, the prohibited list, medications, etc. Once received, questions are typically answered within 24-48 business hours. To access the site, click the link above, select the NJSIAA logo and enter the password njsports.
• Glen Rock Boosters Club
  The mission of the Glen Rock Boosters Club is to provide community and financial support to foster the extracurricular activities of Glen Rock High School Students.
• Middle School Athletics
  Click here to visit the Middle School Athletics homepage.
• New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
  Glen Rock is a member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.
• North Jersey Interscholastic Conference
  All Glen Rock MS and HS schedules are listed on www.northjerseyic.org.
• North Jersey Interscholastic Conference
  This link will provide directions to sports facilities throughout North Jersey.
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