Athlete Checklist

All students who are joining San Bernardino Valley College intercollegiate teams must complete the following requirements before they will be eligible to participate in any sports activities.

1. Athletic Trainer System (ATS)

• • Once coaches submit team rosters to the Sports Medicine Staff, all students who are joining San Bernardino Valley College intercollegiate teams must complete the following requirements before they will be eligible to participate in any sports activities.

     1. Athletic Trainer System (ATS)

    • Once coaches submit team rosters to the Sports Medicine Staff, athletes will access the ATS website and sign in to fill out all general information required with one of the Sports Medicine Department Staff members. The athletes required information for ATS will include:
    • Personal Health Insurance Card (If the student athlete has no current health insurance, the Student Athlete Insurance will act as the primary)
    • Medical History documentation of previous injuries preventing current medical clearance for participation
    • SBVC Parent Authorization Signed (for any student athlete not 18 or older)

    2. Required Physical (Needs to be updated annually)

    • All student athletes are required to have a new sports physical completed every year before participation in athletic activities. The physical will need to be turned into the Sports Medicine Department before any participation in sport activity is allowed. No Physicals will be collected or accepted via fax, email, or handed in to a coach. All physicals will need to be handed in person to the Certified Athletic Trainer.
    • If you have had a surgical procedure or were medically instructed not to participate due to injury in the previous 12 months, we require that you provide the Sports Medicine Department with a clearance note from the physician who gave orders for no activity. You will need to provide a medical note stating that you are cleared to return to full sport activity (return to Physical Activity or Physical Education will not be accepted, it must state Sports Activity or similar). Without this note your clearance for practice and competition will be delayed.

    3. SWAY BASELINE CONCUSSION TESTING

    • Athletes are required to complete a SWAY baseline test before being cleared for participation. SWAY is a mobile device based neurocognitive and balance testing tool used in the management of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), more commonly known as concussions. A staff Certified Athletic Trainer will provide an access code along with instructions to all athletes upon return to on-campus activities. Not following instructions properly can alter test scores. If test scores are unacceptable, you will be asked to re-take the exam before participation/clearance is approved.

   

Sports Physical FAQ

Where can I get my sports physical done?

We recommend you make an appointment with your primary care provider for a sports physical if possible. If one cannot be made with your primary provider, please feel free to utilize one of the following Urgent Care locations for a sports physical.

• Colton Urgent Care 1181 N. Mt. Vernon Ave. Colton, CA 92324 – Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 7 days a week. Walk ins are accepted but would recommend making an appointment by calling 909-639-8800. Cost is $25 for a sports physical.
• Loma Linda University Health Urgent Care 25828 Redlands Blvd, Suite 103. Redlands, CA 92373 – Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 8am-3pm. Walk-ins are welcome. Cost is $25 for a sports physical.

Currently, the Athletics Departments DOES NOT intend to offer sports physicals on campus.

What do I need to take to my sports physical?

You need to take all sports physical documents to the doctor including the health history record. Please have the medical professional sign the sports physical upon completion and ask them to mark a designating status for participation to be medically cleared for participation.

Can any Doctor complete my sports physical?

No, sports physicals can only be completed by a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO). Any sports physicals completed by a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will need to also have their accompanying MD/DO stamp to be accepted. Sports physicals completed by Physical Therapist (PT) or Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) will not be accepted due to CCCAA bylaws.

Do I need all forms in the physical paperwork?

Yes, all forms in the physical paperwork including the Health History Record are required and need to be completed for you to be cleared for athletic participation.

When are my physical and Pre-Participation Paperwork information due?

All athlete’s physicals, and pre-participation paperwork requirements are due on their 1st report date for on-campus activities. Athletes will not be allowed to participate in any in-season athletic activity until all required paperwork is completed.

Athletic Trainer System (ATS) FAQ

What is Athletic Trainer System (ATS)?

Athletic Trainer System (ATS) is an online secure database helping the Sports Medicine Staff record, manage, and report athlete information. SBVC uses this program to maintain and track all student athlete medical and insurance information.

How do I get in the ATS system?

Access to ATS will be done with one of the staff Certified Athletic Trainers. We will provide access and guide you into the system, where you will be asked to fill in a number of required fields with personal and medical information.

Why can’t I login into ATS?

First, check to make sure your login credentials are correct (username and password). Second, be sure the database is set to atsvalleycollege. Lastly, if you have not accessed ATS with a Certified Athletic Trainer on campus prior to trying to login, you’re not in the system.

Can I change my password?

Yes, but if you do so, please choose something easy for you to remember.

I turn 18 during season, do I need my parents’ signature?

Yes, all student-athletes 17 or younger at the time of starting with SBVC athletics are required to have a parent signature on all forms asking for one. Without it, you will not be cleared to practice or compete.

I can’t sign my documents. What do I do?

All documents will be electronically signed on Adobe using the Fill & Sign feature. This program will allow you to sign your documents when ATS access is given by the Certified Athletic Trainer.

Can I sign up with any email address?

No, we will be requiring all student athletes to use their SBVC email to access ATS beginning Fall 2025. Please make sure, if you signed up onto ATS prior to Summer 2025 that you use the forgot user name and password feature to reset the password for access.  You may need to check your junk/spam folder for email that you used to sign onto ATS initially.