Health & Safety

Health & Safety Guidelines

HEALTH-SAFETY

Health and Wellness Summit

Date:October 25, 2022Time:9:00 a.m.

SCMA Medical Aspects of Sports Committee Members

James McCoy, MD – SCMA Board LiaisonChristopher Mazoue, MD – Committee ChairDavid Sealy, MD – Committee Vice-ChairLarry Bowman, MDDavid Greier, Jr., MDWendell Holmes,…

Cheer-Dance Safety Course Required

The South Carolina High School League requires that all competitive cheer coaches take the Cheer and Dance Safety Certification Course found…

Beat The Heat

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Preseason Practice – Fall Sports

Preseason Practice – Football

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States for student-athletes during exercise, taking the…

Recommended Safety Guidelines for Contest and Spectators

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2021-22 Covid Update

July 29, 2021 Preparations for the 2021-22 school year is proving to be an already exciting yet challenging experience. In…

NFHS Recommendations for Hydration to Minimize the Risk for Dehydration and Heat Illness

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Heat Stress and Athletic Participation

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Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Monitoring

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Heat Stress

Southern heat waves linger much longer than a “traditional” summer season. Please be mindful of the potential for dehydration in…

Guidelines for Return To Play-Team Sports

Best Practices – Return To Play Spring Sports

Purpose 2020-21 school year athletic Spring sports seasons as scheduled and have complete seasons through championship play; To educate our coaches and…

Spectator Facility Guidelines For Venue Use – Winter Sports

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Best Practices – Return To Play Winter 2020

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