We are very excited to see you this upcoming sports season. Prior to participation in athletics at Goucher College, you will need to complete pre-participation requirements for medical clearance. We collect these documents and forms that must be uploaded to your Goucher’s Medicat Portal. This platform will allow each user to upload all required documents prior to the start of each preseason.
If you are on a preliminary roster, please complete the steps below to create an account. If you are not on a roster, and you are interested in trying out for a team, you will need to contact the head coach of the sport you have an interest in. If the head coach approves the tryout opportunity, they will provide you the necessary information and add you to the preliminary roster.
If you are a new Student-Athlete to Goucher, you will create an Account in the Medicat Portal portal using the link Goucher’s Medicat Portal .
ALL PRE-PARTICIPATION FORMS ARE DUE AUGUST 1ST, 2025 IN YOUR MEDICAT PORTAL TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY
Prior to the start of Athletic Participation:
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Complete a Physical Exam with a Medical Doctor using the Goucher Physical Exam Form.
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Exam must be within six months of your respective sports start date
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Exam must be signed by a Medical Doctor Only
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All Student athletes need a new physical every two years.
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Physical Form must be uploaded to the Goucher’s Medicat Portal
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Create an account in Medicat
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As a NEW athlete to Goucher, please see specific Step by Step instructions in the link below.
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Use the link to Medicat - Goucher’s Medicat Portal
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Complete Acknowledgement of Risk & Consent to Treat (address, phone number, class, etc)
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Complete Student-Athlete Returner Form (Returning Student’s who are returning to sports must fill this out)
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Complete Medical History Questionnaire (front and back copy of your health insurance card is required)’
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Upload a picture of you Insurance Card information front & back, and a picture of your ID.
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Complete Sickle Cell Information Sheet (Please fill out this form AND upload your sickle cell information, ALL NEW STUDENT’S & TRANSFERS MUST COMPLETE THIS PROCESS)
Upon arrival to campus:
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Health Review/Assessment with Goucher College Sports Medicine Team
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Sway Baseline Testing
If you have any questions, please consult the Step-by-Step Instructions above. You may also contact our Head Athletic Trainer, Torie Wagner, through email, torie.wagner.@goucher.edu. On behalf of our entire department, we welcome you and look forward to seeing you when the season starts!