Athletic Training Clinic
About The Sports Medicine Clinic
Club Sports has a certified full-time athletic trainer, referred to as the Club Sports Athletic Trainer, who is available to meet with club sport athletes for injury prevention, evaluation, and medical referrals. The Sports Medicine Clinic is located in the Joseph Alioto Recreation Center, next to the pool deck entrance farthest to the right. Appointment hours and access information are available here and sent out to Club Sports officers by email. Do NOT contact the Saint Mary’s College Athletics Department athletic trainers because Club Sports student-athletes do not have access to these services.
Access to Sports Medicine
For registered and active Club Sport student-athletes only unless authorized by Club Sports professional staff.
Services required outside of operational hours must be approved by the Club Sports Athletic Trainer.
- All registered Club Sports student-athletes must schedule an appointment for treatment, evaluation, or rehabilitation. Drop-ins are also welcome if the Athletic Trainer is available.
- Be on time to all appointments scheduled. Failure to do so within five minutes will result in scheduling a new appointment.
- Equipment must remain in the training room unless otherwise instructed by the athletic trainer. All equipment from the training room must be approved and checked out with the athletic trainer. Any and all equipment used must be returned promptly after use to allow others use.
- Treat and respect this space as you would a medical office. The Club Sports Medicine Room should be utilized for first aid, treatment, evaluation, and/or rehabilitation.
- Lingering and socializing is highly discouraged to maximize space for patients.
- All personal belongings must be stored properly.
- Wear appropriate clothing - shirts and shorts must cover your body to minimize exposure.
- No food or drink inside the training room. Water must be contained in a resealable container.
- Use appropriate language and be respectful of all persons.
- Athletic training services while the recreation center is closed is accessible via side door and limited to the Sports Medicine room space. (If approved by an athletic trainer.)
- All participants must adhere to Joseph L. Alioto Recreation Center Policies and Procedures.
Injury Reporting
It is the responsibility of the club sport participants, club sport leader and/or coach to report all injuries within 24 hours of the incident. This includes practice, games, and other approved club team events. For injuries during club sports participation, a Club Sports Incident Report must be submitted to Club Sports Administration before club sports athletes make an appointment with the Club Sports Athletic Trainer. Priority for seeing the athletic trainer will be determined by the team’s competitive season schedule, as well as the nature of the injury, level of contact in sport, and other factors. While appointments with the athletic trainer are at no cost to the athlete, they may be referred for further medical attention. Services and follow ups with other healthcare professionals are the responsibility of the athlete at their expense, either out of pocket or through insurance.