Wyoming High School Activities Association
Educational Excellence Through Activities
SPORTS MEDICINE
WHSAA SPORTS MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The WHSAA would like to thank the committee members for their commitment to the health and well-being of the student-athletes of Wyoming.
CONCUSSION INFORMATION
CONCUSSION SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS CARD (PDF)
NFHS CONCUSSION STATEMENT (NFHS)
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY POSITION STATEMENT (NFHS)
NFHS POSITION STATEMENT ON SOFT HEADGEAR (NFHS)
A PARENTS GUIDE TO CONCUSSIONS (NFHS)
RULE 2.5.5 – UNCONSCIOUS ATHLETE (PDF)
CONCUSSION INSURANCE FORMS
Concussion Insurance Program Guide 2023-24 (PDF)
Headstrong Concussion Insurance Program Guide 2023-24 (PDF)
Headstrong Frequently Asked Questions 2023-24 (PDF)
Headstrong Claim Form and Other Insurance Questionnaire 2023-24 (PDF)
Concussion Insurance Provider Letter 2023-24 (PDF)
MRSA INFORMATION
The links below are designed to inform students, parents and our member schools about the seriousness of the MRSA infection. The past couple of years there have been isolated outbreaks across the nation. The information below has been reviewed and recommended by the WHSAA Sports Medicine Committee. The committee believes that by educating our students and using a common sense approach, we can keep them healthy.
NFHS STATEMENT - SPORTS HYGIENE (NFHS)
NFHS STATEMENT - MRSA FINAL REVISION (NFHS)
SPORTS RELATED SKIN INFECTIONS STATEMENT (NFHS)
STEROIDS
In assisting our schools with information on the abuse of steroids, a DVD developed by the NFHS, has been distributed to each school. The links below are designed to assist and serve as a resource for students, parents and coaches about the facts and potential negative side effects from the use of anabolic steroids.
NFHS STEROID POSITION STATEMENT (NFHS)
FACTS AND MYTHS ON ENERGY DRINK USE TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE
The link below provides information concerning the use of energy drinks by our student/athletes.
ENERGY DRINK POSITION STATEMENT (NFHS)
HEAT RELATED ILLNESS
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY POSITION STATEMENT (NFHS)
HYDRATION RECOMMENDATIONS (NFHS)
HEAT ACCLIMATIZATION AND HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION POSITION STATEMENT (NFHS)
Heat related deaths to high school athletes continue to be the number one preventable cause of deaths in athletics. The WHSAA recommends taking the time to take this short, free class. Given the extreme heat we have had in summer, we believe this class to be a valuable resource.
HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION COURSE
LIGHTNING SAFETY
In an effort to keep our students, coaches and officials safe, the National Weather Service has prepared a lightning safety pamphlet and poster.
LIGHTNING SAFETY PAMPHLET (NWS)
GUIDELINES ON HANDLING PRACTICES AND CONTESTS (NFHS)
SPORTS PHYSICAL FORM
This Sports Physical form is recommended for use by all member schools. As a reminder, in order for the physical to be current for the upcoming school year, it must be dated May 1st or later.
OTHER LINKS