Physical Exams
These forms are for the 2025-2026 school year.
Forms must be completed for the current school year. Prior years' forms may not be used and should be discarded.
Physical exams for the 2025-2026 School Year must be dated May 1, 2025 or later. This is a PIAA rule.
The Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Evaluation (CIPPE) meets PIAA sports medicine guidelines. The CIPPE is designed to examine forthcoming student athletes’ overall general health, and any other conditions that may prevent athletes from participating in a sport offered by Hempfield School District. MedExpress and other Urgent Care centers offer low-cost sports physicals for walk-in appointments.
- CIPPE Form Sections 1-6
- CIPPE Form Sections 1-6 Spanish
- CIPPE Form Section 7 (Parent/Guardian Recertification)
- CIPP Form Section 8, Physician's Clearance (if needed)
All athletes must complete the following forms before participating in a sport:
- CIPPE form or CIPPE Re-certification form (see flowcharts for which is required).
- Insurance Release Form
- Drug Testing Consent Form
- Possession/Use of Substance Policy Consent Form
- NCAA Academic Eligibility Requirements (High School Only)
Copies of the CIPPE and CIPPE re-certification forms are available for download above, or can be picked up in the Athletic Director’s office or school offices. Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the CIPPE should be completed by parents prior to the physical exam. Section 6 of the CIPPE must be completed by a doctor. Other forms should be obtained from and returned to coaches.
All athletes must complete an Athlete Profile on the ATS portal. See the instructions page for creating an account and profile. Additionally, athletes can use the ATS system to complete their CIPPE paperwork.
Concussion Baseline Testing
Winter 2025-2026 Concussion Screening:
Tuesday November 4th (also Wrestling weight certifications)
Tuesday November 11th (also Wrestling weight certifications)
Tuesday November 18
All are in room 121 from 3:30pm-5:00pm
(Last seating is at 5:00pm)
