Athletic Training Office
Walker Field House
Room 006
1536 Hewitt Ave
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651-523-2249
Fax: 651-523-3075
Staff Athletic Trainers
Tara Dooley, MA, LAT, ATC, tdooley01@hamline.edu, 651-523-2249 - Head Athletic Trainer, FB,GYM,SB
Blaine Birtzer, DAT, LAT, ATC, bbirtzer01@hamline.edu, 651-523-2249, MSOC, WBB, BSB, M&WS&D
Madie Adkins, MS, LAT, ATC, madkins02@hamline.edu, 651-523-2249, WSOC, M&WHOC,T&F
Jessie Jacobson, MS, LAT, ATC, jjacobson16@hamline.edu, 651-523-2249, FB, MBB, T&F
Kayla Strodtman, MS, LAT, ATC kstrodtman02@hamline.edu, 651-523-2249, XC,VB, M&WTEN, LAX
Team Physicians
Dr. Corey Wulf, MD
Dr. BJ Anderson, MD
Student-Athlete Pre-Participation Requirements – Read Carefully
Fall athlete due date: 17 July 2026
Winter and Spring athlete due date: 7 August 2026
***Failure to complete the requirements by the due date may delay your ability to participate in collegiate athletics on time.***
Hamline University's Sports Medicine Department uses Athletic Trainers Systems (ATS®) to manage each student athlete's pre-participation forms and medical records. All individuals that will be participating in or trying out for a sport will be required to have their forms completed BEFORE they are allowed to tryout or practice/participate.
** This system is independent from the Health Services Health Portal **
Returning student athletes, scroll past Incoming/Transfer to ‘Returning Student Athletes’
Incoming/Transfer Athletes:
Incoming/Transfer Athletes: Below is a list of things you will need to complete and how to complete them.
-Pre-participation Exam (PPE)
-Documentation for banned substances
-Submit Sickle Cell Test Results
-Create a Athlete Medical Profile
1.
Physical Form:
We will NOT accept forms other than this one for your pre-participation exam. Print this form and have your physician complete it during your physical. All student-athletes MUST have a physical within 3 months of beginning participation in HU athletics. TRANSFERS may have the physical from their previous institution forwarded if they were completed within the previous 12 months. Completed forms should be uploaded into your ATS profile (hamline2.atsusers.com: see instructions below). Physicals can be provided by the following medical professionals and meet institutional requirements: Physicians (MD or DO), Physician’s assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner.
**The physical MUST be completed on the form provided above. We will NOT accept state high school league forms.**
2.
Banned Substances:
ONLY if you are taking a banned medication (can determine that here: drugfreesports.com: log in DIII password: ncaa3) please print and bring this form with you to your physical to have your prescribing physician complete. This document is also attached to the PPE above. Read page 1 carefully so you know which banned substance category you fall into and what documents are needed. *This form and/or the letter will need to be completed EVERY YEAR you are an NCAA athlete.
3.
Sickle Cell Test: During the 2022 DIII legislative session, it was determined that testing for sickle cell trait would no longer be optional for student athletes (you cannot waive out).
Each student athlete will need to have a sickle cell trait test. One test is needed during the athlete's career in NCAA collegiate athletics.
What is Sickle cell trait?
Sickle cell trait is not a disease; it is an inherited red blood cell condition that can affect athletes at all levels. While sickle cell trait is not a barrier to playing competitive sports, athletes with sickle cell trait have experienced significant physical distress, including collapse and death during intense exercise. Heat, dehydration, inadequate acclimatization, altitude, and asthma can increase the risk for medical complications in athletes with sickle cell trait.
Through awareness, education, and proper physical conditioning under the supervision of a primary athletics health care provider, athletes with sickle cell trait may safely achieve outstanding athletic performance.
How to obtain a sickle cell trait screening.
Option 1: -You may have had a screening done at birth. If you have the records, that screening will be sufficient for submission.
Option 2: -You will need to ask your primary care physician for a blood draw/lab test.
a) Athletes need to be screened with a sickle cell solubility test
b) Positive sickle cell solubility tests must be confirmed with hemoglobin (Hb) electrophoresis.
How to submit your screening/test results to Hamline University Athletics.
● Log into ATS: hamline2.atsusers.com
a) See HU_ ATS instructions if this is the first time logging in:
i) Hamlineathletics.com →inside athletics → sports medicine →
● Click on athlete information icon
● Find the efiles tab at the top right
● Upload a
legible copy of your results as a jpeg or PDF
4. New Athlete Medical Profile and ATS access:
Using Internet Explorer enter hamline2.atsusers.com into the web browser (do not use www. In front of it)
or use the link below to connect with the system.
https://www.atsusers.com/atsweb/login.aspx?db=atshamline
4a.
ATS Instructions for NEW ATHLETES: In this handout you will find a step-by-step guide to help you through the medical forms process. Please follow these instructions and fill in all of your information to the best of your ability.
Here is a video link for instructions: https://youtu.be/YiaHKumGenI
It should take you about 30-45 minutes to complete all of the forms within this system. You don't need to complete your medical profile all at once.
4b. Things you will need in order to finish your forms:
● A copy of your physical to upload (this physical must have been done within 3
months of your start date at Hamline University)
● A copy of your insurance card along with the policy holder's information (date of birth,
phone number, etc.)
● Emergency contact information
● A knowledge of yours and your family's health history
Returning Athletes:
Complete the following by seeing instructions below
-UPDATE ATS and complete annual forms
-Complete annual banned substance documentation (if necessary)
ATS portal instructions for RETURNING ATHLETES: In this handout you will find a step-by-step guide to help you update your medical information and complete annual forms.
You can also follow the video link for instructions: https://youtu.be/vKuCTQA4fQs
It should take you about 15-20 minutes to complete all of the forms within this system. Things you will need in order to finish your forms:
- ATS Website: hamline2.atsusers.com
- A copy of your insurance card along with the cardholder's information (date of birth, phone number, etc.)
- Emergency contact information
- A knowledge of your health history from the past 12 months
Banned Substances:
ONLY If you are taking a banned medication (can determine that here: drugfreesports.com: log in DIII password: ncaa3) please print and bring this form to your prescribing physician to complete. Read page one carefully so you know which banned substance category you fall into and what documents are needed.
This form and/or the letter will need to be completed EVERY YEAR you are an NCAA athlete.
ALL ATHLETES Other Forms and Resources
Hamline Protocols:
Hamline University
Concussion Protocol: This form outlines the protocol that will be followed by Hamline University when a student-athlete is suspected of having sustained a concussion.
Hamline University
Mental Health Emergency Protocol: This form outlines the protocol that will be followed by Hamline University when a student-athlete is suspected struggling with mental health concerns.
Links to concussion information:
1)
Heads Up - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2)
NCAA Fact Sheet for Athletes (PDF)
3)
NCAA Fact Sheet for Coaches (PDF)
Links to sickle cell information:
1)
NCAA Fact Sheet for Athletes (PDF)
Drug and Supplement Information:
1)
NCAA Banned Substances
2)
Drug Free Sport Resource Exchange Center
3)
Resource Exchange Center (password is NCAA3)
Nutrition, Hydration, Disordered Eating
1)
NCAA Nutrition Information
2
) Nutrition, Sleep and Performance
2)
NCAA Hydration Information
3)
NCAA Female Athlete Triad
4)
NCAA Disordered Eating Information
Mental Health:
1)
NCAA Mental Health Resources
With this link you will be lead to resources that address:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Suicide
- Sports Psychology
- Stigma
Mental Health Help - Immediate:
Life-Threatening Emergency
If you are in a situation that is immediately life-threatening, you should call 911, and let them know it is a mental health crisis.
If you are not in imminent danger, but still need immediate assistance, you should go to the nearest hospital emergency room or contact one of the following resources:
Mental Health Crisis Resources (available 24/7)
Calling 988
Ramsey County Mental Health Crisis Program 651-266-7900 (24/7)
Crisis counseling, consultation, crisis assessment, and crisis planning.
Walk in hours M-F 8am-5:30pm 402 University Avenue East
Saint Paul, MN 55130
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI): 800-950-6264, M-F 11am-7pm
IN A CRISIS? TEXT NAMI or START to 741-741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Suicide Prevention Lifeline (on-line chat)
– see Counseling and Health Services website for the link, under counseling on the right hand side, select mental health emergencies, select Suicide Prevention Life Line Under Mental Health Crisis resources https://www.hamline.edu/life-at-hamline/counseling-health/emergencies
Hospital Emergency Departments Close to Campus (open 24/7)
Fairview Riverside Emergency Department 2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis
Regions Hospital Emergency Center 640 Jackson Street, St. Paul
