Sports Physicals Being Offered in Ellington

On Wednesday, Aug. 8, Health Services will be offering sports physicals for all athletes who will be entering grades 7-12 ( and ) during the 2012-13 school year. 

The cost will be $20 and checks should be written out to Ronald Buckman, M.D.

There will be two different sessions, one in the morning and one in the evening. The morning session will take place from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. and students are asked to call to make an appointment. The evening session is from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and it is first come, first served.

To make an appointment for the morning session, call the Ellington High School health office at 860-896-2352.

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All students who wish to try out for a sports team must have an up-to-date physical form in the athletic office at the school. Notes from healthcare providers will not be accepted. 

Each child must have a sports physical within the year of the complete playing time of the sport. For example, if your child would like to try out for basketball in December 2012 then a physical exam is required anytime from April 1, 2012 until December 1, 2012, as the playing time is from December 2012 through March 2013.

Please check with your healthcare provider to see if your son or daughter had a recent physical. Students may have sports physicals done by their healthcare provider or walk-in clinic. Students must submit a copy of the sports physical to the athletic office prior to tryouts or practices. 

Students are encouraged to have a sports physical completed during the summer to avoid any interruption in their ability to remain eligible for participation in the sports program.