Sports Medicine Center
Welcome to Bishop Montgomery's Sports Medicine Center home page. Here you will find all the information and links you need to compete in athletics at Bishop Montgomery High School.
Mandatory Participation Information
All BMHS student-athletes must complete all required paperwork in order to compete in athletics. To participate, student-athletes must follow steps 1-3. Please, no hard copies of physicals or insurance cards.
*Submission of all forms must be completed on a yearly basis.
Step 1 Online Athletic Clearance
Student-athletes and their parents must complete all steps of the athletic clearance process at www.athleticclearance.com. “How To” found below (Please select 2023-24 school year).
Step 2 Upload Physical Exam
A copy of a current physical exam must be uploaded to the online athletic clearance. Physical exams must be completed by any MD/DO. The required physical exam form can be found in the "forms" tab.
Recommended for quick turnaround visits:
Dr. Paul's Immediate Care 1812 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Phone: (310) 374-5600
Exer Urgent Care Redondo Beach 726 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Phone: (424) 296-3100
Step 3 Upload Insurance Card
A copy of the student-athletes medical insurance card must be uploaded to the online athletic clearance.
Baseline testing is part of BMHS' concussion protocols. This testing is administered by the BMHS Athletic Trainer at school and must be done yearly. The mandatory sports that require baseline testing are the following:
Football
Volleyball
Basketball
Soccer
Baseball
Softball
General Injury Guidelines
Injuries should be reported to a coach and/or Athletic Trainer. Serious injuries should be seen by a physician. Athletes who are seen by a physician are under the care of that physician until that physician clears them to resume playing/practicing.
To return to practice, athletes must turn in a "Doctor’s note/Release to return to Sports” to the Athletic Training Room. Athletic Trainer will provide notes to coaches for injured athletes to return to practice.
Injuries, such as sprains and strains, should be iced for 15 minutes. Wait 1 hour between icing sessions. Icing 3 times per day is recommended, especially for new injuries. A bag of frozen peas makes a nice ice pack. Avoid heat for the first 48 hours following an injury. Avoid ibuprofen and aspirin for the first 48 hours following an injury.
