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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(released by Methodist Sports Medicine)
METHODIST SPORTS MEDICINE AND NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS EARN SAFE SPORTS SCHOOL AWARD
North Central High School is the first Indianapolis area high school athletic program to receive the
Safe Sports School Award, by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
The Safe Sports School Award recognizes secondary schools that take crucial steps to keep their athletes free from injuries. Led by team physician Arthur C. Rettig, M.D, Methodist Sports Medicine has provided Orthopedic sports medicine coverage at North Central for more than 25 years. Athletic trainers Danielle Tucker and Miho Sayles are part of the current sports medical coverage team.
Miho Sayles, ATC
“This is a prime example of the hard work and dedication that all of our outreach staff display toward
young athletes at all of our schools, teams and youth organizations,” said Peter I. Sallay, M.D., president of Methodist Sports Medicine.“ While North Central is our first school to receive this distinction, we currently have several others being evaluated and anticipate them being added to the list. ”
North Central earned a “first team” designation for the Safe Sports School Award for acting on all of the recommended and required elements which include:
Venue emergency action plan
Pre-participation physicals
Communication with parents regarding athletic participation and safety precautions
Proper equipment maintenance and fitting
Permanent areas for injury evaluation and treatment
Proper equipment maintenance and fitting
Permanent areas for injury evaluation and treatment
Health care team for AED and CPR
Nutritional counseling
Safe practice facilities
As an NATA Safe Sports School Award recipient, North Central received a banner to display and recognition on the NATA consumer website. The award is granted for a three-year period.
