Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC)
Purpose: The CHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee is a collective group of medical and educational professionals whose expertise provides current information to the Association membership. It is designed to reflect and evaluate information provided throughout several resources.
Mission: The mission of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee is to provide information, vision and guidance to the Colorado High School Activities Association, while emphasizing the health and safety of students participating in interscholastic sports and activities.
COVID-19
- COVID-19 Requirements & Mandates
- CDPHE Season B Variance Approvals (from CDPHE)
- CDPHE quarantine update for athletic participation (2/27/21)
- Daily Symptom Tracking sheet (PDF)
- Physical Examination Forms (Including History, Medical and Eligibility)
- Athletes With Disabilities form
- COVID-19 for Coaches & Administrators (NFHS Course)
- Resources (PDF)
- Activity Protocols (PDF)
- COVID-19 Return-to-Sport Considerations for Secondary School Athletic Trainers (PDF)
- Cardiopulmonary Considerations - NFHS-AMSSM Guidance Statement (PDF)
- NFHS-AMSSM Guidance for Assessing Cardiac Issues in High School Student-Athletes with COVID-19 Infection (PDF)
Head, Heart & Heat videos
Quick Links:
- SMAC Alerts & Newsletters
- Sports Medicine Handbook
- CHSAA Bylaws Relating to Sports Medicine
- CHSAA SMAC Report
- CHSAA Lightning Policy
- NFHS Lightning Policy and Procedures
- Chiropractors Who Are Sports Physical Certified for Colorado
- Coaches Become Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
- NFHS Sports Medicine
- Korey Stringer Institute
- American Red Cross - Find A Class Near You
- Concussion Course: THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR COACHES
- SMAC Skin Infection Memo
- How to prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth disease
- Trainer Contact List
PPE Forms:
Note: COVID-19 specific questions are on the History form. All physicals must be completed in-person. No online/virtual physicals will be accepted.
- Physical Examination Forms (History, Physical and Medical)
- Athletes With Disabilities
Emergency Action Plans:
Cardiac Info:
- NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
- Any One Can Save A Life
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest Brochure
- NATA Preventing Sudden Death In Sport
- AED Statement
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest Handout
Heat Related Illness Info:
- CHSAA SMAC Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention Position Statement
- CHSAA SMAC Heat Acclimatization and Safety Priorities
- CHSAA SMAC Heat Illness
- NFHS Learn on online course "Heat Illness Prevention"
- Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention
- NFHS SMAC Hydration Position Statement
- NATA Heat Illness
- Korey Stringer Heat Illness Prevention Handout
- NFHS Fluid Replacement and Dehydration
- NFHS Heat Related Illness
Concussion Info:
- CHSAA Concussion Policy
- NFHS Concussion Course
- CDC Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Information
- Children's Hospital Concussion Comeback
- Children's Hospital Concussion Comeback (Spanish)
- Updated CDE Concussion Management Guidelines
- Concussion Program - Information for Athletes
- Concussion Management: A Team Approach - Video
- Post Concussion Syndrome Vestibular Rehabilitation Article
- 4th International Conference on Concussion in Sports
- Return to School After a Concussion
- REAP - Concussion Management Program
- FORMS:
YOU MATTER: Mental Health
It's okay to not be okay. You're not alone. It's not a sign of weakness to ask for help. You matter.
Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to everyone. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend's social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the NSPL’s website.
- Colorado Crisis Center
- Risk Factors and Warning signs
- Talking to kids about suicide
- A guide to prevent suicide at home
- How to talk to children and youth (Español)
- Suicide & Mental Health Resources in your area of the state
- NFHS course: Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health in elite athletes
Air Quality
- Air Quality and Exercise
- Public Health Guidance: School Outdoor Activities During Wildfire Events
- Colorado Air Quality
Football-specific safety recommendations:
- Football bulletin
- NOCSAE News: Football Helmets and Concussion Protection
- NOCSAE Addresses Add-on Helmet Products
- NOCSAE Statement on Virginia Tech Star Rating System for Concussions
- 2018 NOCSAE Reconditioners
Athletic Trainer Info:
- Colorado Athletic Trainers Association (contact Dominic DiManna or Chad Smidt for more information)
- National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
- Athletic Health Care Provider "Time Out" Meeting Pre-Event Check List
- NATA Practice and Patient Care
- NATA Position on Acute Management of the Cervical Spine Injured Athlete
NFHS Sports Medicine:
- NFHS Sports Medicine
- High School RIO (Reporting Information Online)
- NFHS & SMAC Guideline on Position Statements
- Sickle Cell Trait
- Position Statement - Supplements
- Steriods Information
- Health & Wellness a Coaches Guide to Hydration, Nutrition, & Supplements
- Communicable Disease & Skin Infection Procedures
- MRSA Guidelines
- Mouthguard Recommendations
- Energy Drink Use Information
- Course: Appearance and Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Substances
- Course: Concussion for Students
- Course: First Aid, Health and Safety
- Course: Sports Nutrition
- Course: Strength and Conditioning
Alerts & Newsletters
