Injury Care for Sport Club Athletes
The Recreation Injury Care Center is staffed by 2 certified athletic trainers and a number of student interns who are trained in first aid and injury care.
What we do
The RICC offers free services to Sport Clubs participants including but not limited to:
- Evaluation and referral of injuries
- First aid and emergency care
- Therapeutic modalities
- Concussion testing
- Prevention of athletic injuries
- Performance and recovery strategies
- Taping
- Stretching techniques
Medkits
Team medkits, both large and small, are available for check out when traveling. Please be sure to use the sign out sheet posted on the cabinet door when checking out and returning a medkit.ÌýIt is important that medkits are returned promptly so that they can be stocked and ready for the following trip or game.ÌýIf your team checks out a medkitÌýand it is not returned at the appropriate time, your team’s accountÌýwill be charged to replace the medkit and supplies inside. Because of this, we urge your team coach, president or captain to be responsible for the medical kits.
Practices
At least one safety officer for the team should attend all practices. If no medical staff is present, any injury should be brought to the Recreation Injury Care Center or the nearest hospital or urgent care center. If it's an emergency, please call 911.
Game day information
RICC staff will be present at all home games for high risk sports, and other lower risk sports depending on availability. Please inform your team's club director if you need home coverage and are not one of the high risk sports. Athletic trainers will arrive 45-60 minutes prior to game time. During home competitions, the RICC staff will provide taping supplies and medical services.Ìý
RICC staff is available during home games and will check in for any needs before and immediately following the game.
RICC staff and Sport Clubs staff will bring a medical kit, treatment table, water coolers and an ice chest to home competitions. Players are encouraged to bring sports drinks.Ìý
Away Competitions
If your team would like an athletic trainer to provide coverage for an away competition, please inform your team's club director at least three weeks in advance.
Schedule Changes
If there are any changes to your schedule, please let the recreation injury care staff and your team's director know immediately so that appropriate coverage can be provided or cancelled.
Recreation Injury Care Center Hours
Location:
The Recration Injury Care Center (RICC) is located on the first floor of the Rec Center across from the mat room, just west of the ice rink.
RICC Hours: By appointment only
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 2-7 p.m.
- Friday: 2-6 p.m.
Schedule changes will be posted on the door. The RICC is not open during holidays or school breaks. Acute injuries may be taken as a walk-in.