The mission of the Athletic Health Care Program is to create an environment that allows health care practitioners to successfully provide quality and equitable health care to all student-athletes at UMass Lowell.  The health care needs of the student-athlete are divided into two categories:      

• Athletic Injury Care - the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; from on-field evaluation and emergency treatment through return to full activity. 
• General Health Care – includes physician referrals, illness, non-athletic injuries, drug/alcohol, nutrition and eating disorder counseling, etc.  

Athletic Training Staff

The Athletic Training Staff is comprised of two full-time athletic trainers and one intern assistant athletic trainer.  All staff members are certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In addition to the certified staff, a number of undergraduate practicum students from local colleges and universities assist with team assignments. 

• Artie Poitras, MEd, ATC Head Athletic Trainer  (978) 934-2321
• Chris Foye, MS, ATC  Associate Athletic Trainer (978) 934-2322
• Brian Kelley, ATC  Intern Athletic Trainer (978) 934-2322

Student-Athlete Requirements

Prior to competing each year, all student-athletes must:

• Complete Medical History Questionnaire & Assumption of Risk form
• Provide proof of health insurance coverage.
• Undergo a pre-participation meeting with the athletic training staff
• Complete all Drug Testing Consent Forms 
• All first time participants must have a current (within 6 months) Physician's Physical Exam clearing them medically to participate in intercollegiate athletics.
• The following forms (pdf) may be downloaded, completed and returned:
  • Required Medical Forms Checklist 
  • Returning Student-Athlete Medical Forms
  • New Student-Athlete Medical Forms
  • UML Drug Education & Testing Program Consent Form
  • NCAA Division I Drug Testing Form
  • NCAA Division II Drug Testing Form

Athletic Training Facilities:  The main training room is located on the 2nd level in Costello Gymnasium.  Adjunct facilities are located in Mahoney Gym, Tsongas Arena and LeLacheur Park.  Treatments prescribed by athletic trainers or physicians will be carried out in one of these facilities as designated by your teams’ assigned trainer.  Treatments should take place during the day or two hours before practice time.  It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to schedule these times with the appropriate trainer and to be present and on time for treatments. Treatment of athletic injuries must be done at least once a day, unless the trainer instructs you otherwise.  This is the only way the training staff can help you get back to competition as quickly as possible. 

Athletic Training Room Hours – Costello Gym
Monday – Friday:  9:30am – 6:00pm, unless practices or contests are in session.
Saturday & Sunday: Hours as posted, call 934-2324, 2322 or 2321 for update.

Costello Training Room  (978) 934-2324
Tsongas Arena Training Room (978) 934-4953
Mahoney(south) Training Room (978) 934-2315
Training Room Fax Number: (978) 934-2058

Team Physicians

Team Physician Visits – held in Costello Gym facility.  The Orthopedic Physician, Dr. Scott Sigman and General Practitioner’s, Drs. Mark and Eric Romanowsky are available for consultation in the training room on a bi-weekly basis.  These consultations are on an appointment basis only. Please talk with your team athletic trainer for an appointment. 

Campus Health Service

Campus Health Service –  (934-4991) The Campus Health Service is located in the McGauvran Student Center on South Campus.  They provide accessible, affordable, quality health care to all UML students.  While walk-in service is provided for emergency first aid, students must have an appointment to see the nurse practitioner for an illness or routine health care. Please keep your team athletic trainer informed of illnesses or injuries that require treatment at the student health center.

INSURANCE COVERAGE
UMass Lowell provides accident insurance under an EXCESS POLICY.  All injuries incurred during a regularly scheduled, supervised, practice or game are covered.  However, the University's insurance carrier will only act on a claim once all other private insurance benefits are exhausted.  It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to file all medical bills first with their personal insurance company or to prove to the satisfaction of the University's carrier that no other insurance coverage exists. In order to be covered by insurance, all claims must be filed within 15 months of the date of injury. 

Further information regarding Student-Athlete Medical Insurance: Policies and Procedures may be found here.