Updated COVID Return-To-Play Guidance
for Student Athletes
February, 11 2022
 
The CIAC sports medicine advisory committee has reviewed and approved the use of the NFHS-AMSSM Cardiopulmonary Considerations for High School Student-Athletes during the COVID-19 Pandemic return-to-play protocol.

Student Athletes will no longer need medical clearance (but will be managed and observed in adherence with St. Paul athletic department guidelines as they return to play) if when having contracted COVID their symptoms are mild or asymptomatic. If a student athletes’ symptoms are moderate or severe they will need medical clearance to return to play and that return will include a gradual exercise progression plan. 

See the links below for the details on this updated guidance and the link for the updated medical release form (the medical release form will be required when a student athlete returns from a COVID illness and has experienced moderate or severe symptoms). 
 

David N.C. Dennehy
Director of Athletics