Athletic Training Room General Rules and Regulations
Failure to abide by these rules will result in the loss of access to the Heidelberg Athletic Training Room.
Athletes not cleared to participate cannot receive treatment from the Athletic Training Department.
1. The Heidelberg University Athletic Training Staff reserves the right to NOT COVER events that have been changed to a different time without adequate notice. The Certified Athletic Trainer assigned to the sport must be notified as soon as possible by the coach so attempts to accommodate the request can be attempted. A MINIMUM of 24 hours is requested for all schedule changes.
2. ‘In season’ sports shall receive first priority in regards to practice coverage as well as pre- and post-practice treatment/taping. If special coverage is desired for other events please let the Athletic Training Staff know well in advance so schedules can be adjusted. NOTE: In season’ sports are defined as the traditional season that the sport normally competes in for NCAA tournament or championships (Ex. Football/Volleyball = Fall, Basketball/Wrestling = Winter, Baseball/Softball=Spring)
3. *NO ONE* is allowed in the Athletic Training Room without supervision by a member of the Athletic Training Staff.
4. *NO PATIENT* may administer, or make adjustments to his/her own electrical treatment. The therapeutic equipment is too hazardous and too expensive to be abused. Whirlpool temperatures will be maintained within designated treatment ranges.
5. Supplies will not be taken from the Athletic Training Room without permission; examples are tape, equipment, towels, bottles, etc.
6. This facility is co-ed at all times. Appropriate dress is required. A minimum of shirt and shorts should be worn at all times during evaluations and treatments unless otherwise specifically directed by an Athletic Training Staff member.
7. All injuries should be reported to the Athletic Training Staff for evaluation.
8. Treatments will only be administered during designated treatment hours or by appointment with the Athletic Training Staff.
9. The Athletic Training Staff reserves the right to have athletes shower before receiving treatment.
10. It is the responsibility of the student athlete to allow enough preparation time to be treated before practices/games. The Athletic Training Room is not an excuse to be late to class, practices, or games. Limited staffing and facilities = wait time. Plan ahead.
11. Absolutely NO shoes on the treatment tables.
12. All equipment is to be left in the hallway – NO cleats, pads, spikes, etc.
13. The Athletic Training Room is a healthcare clinic and place of business, not a lounge. If you are not receiving treatment, please make room for others. NO LOITERING.
14. Profanity is prohibited and horseplay will not be tolerated.
15. NO FOOD OR DRINK is allowed and the use of any form of tobacco is prohibited.
16. Place all trash in appropriate containers – NO excuses.
17. Empty ice bags when finished. Do not put melted bags in the trash.
18. Personal items should be left in the locker room. The Athletic Training Staff is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.