All intercollegiate student athletes are required to attain medical clearance from the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine department prior to their first day of practice.  The student athlete is not permitted to participate in any practices or competitions until obtaining medical clearance. 

All first year (Freshman and transfer) athletes need to have a current physical completed within 6 months of their first practice at Bridgewater State College.  The physical must state that he/she is able to participate in competitive athletics without restrictions.  Along with the physical exam, each athlete must complete the First Year Athlete Preparticipation Health Questionnaire and submit a copy of the front and back of their current insurance card. 

All returning athletes must complete the Returning Athlete Preparticipation Health Questionnaire.  A returning athlete will also need to update their insurance information only if any changes have been made.  If an athlete has sustained an injury or illness that required medical attention since the last time he/she was medically cleared they will need to produce written documentation of clearance from the treating physician.

All the forms can be downloaded using the links below, then mailed or faxed to the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine department.  

  Due Dates for ALL Medical Clearance forms:

Fall and Spring Team Athletes:  August 1st*

Winter Team Athletes: September 15th*

*Forms submitted after the due dates will be reviewed as they are received, but medical clearance cannot be guaranteed by the first practice. 

Mail forms to:

Jeanne O’Brien, LATC
Head Athletic Trainer
Bridgewater State College
325 Plymouth Street
Bridgewater, MA 02325

Or Fax forms to: 508-531-1447