Dear Parent/Guardian,

Attached you will find the 2009-2010 fall sports information packet.  Included in this packet are the following color-coded forms:

• The new physical examination form from the PIAA  (white)
• Two forms required by the Federal HIPAA (Privacy) Act.  (blue)
• A “Consent for Medical Treatment” form from UPMC. (green)

(This form must be signed by the student-athlete and a parent/guardian for our athletic trainer, Rob McCabe, who is employed by UPMC, to assess and provide medical treatment in the event of illness/injury.)

Forms are also available on the school district website: www.southfayette.org/athletics

Please note the following changes:

• The PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association Inc.) requires ONE COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL EXAM BY AN AUTHORIZED MEDICAL EXAMINER (MD, DO,PAC, CRNP OR SNP), thereby eliminating the seasonal physical requirement.  This physical must be dated after June 1, 2009 and will expire May 31, 2010.

This positive change assures a more thorough examination that can be fulfilled through the individual’s annual medical exam by his/her family physician.  Please note that ALL information for the comprehensive physical must be completed by the parent, student, and physician and Sections 1, 2 and 4 returned to the school district. Only wrestlers must also have to fill out Section 7.  Please be sure to sign for ALL sports in which your son/daughter MAY compete during the 2009-2010 school season. 

Please refer to the “Sports Physical Frequently Asked Questions” attached to this letter for further clarification.

Due to changes in this comprehensive physical form provided by the PIAA, athletes are responsible for obtaining their sports physical on their own.  South Fayette School District will not be providing sports physicals.  We encourage you to schedule a physical with your child’s primary care physician, who is most familiar with your child’s health history and immunization records.  For your convenience, we have also included information (attached) of two local medical centers that offer physicals for high school athletes.  Please note that physicals are mandatory for eligibility for all sports. 

All completed packets must be submitted to the athletic office NO LATER THAN MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2009,  AT NOON.   Please DO NOT SUBMIT THEM to the head coach.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the South Fayette High School Athletic Office by phone at 412.221.4542, extension 240 or by e-mail at demnyan@southfayette.org or farkas@southfayette.org.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Mr. Joseph Farkas

Athletic Director