STAFF
Nina VanErk, Executive Director
Lloyd L. Mott, Assistant Director
Robert E. Stulmaker, Assistant Director
Joe Altieri, Director of Marketing & Media
Kathleen Higle, Treasurer
Permission for Special Accommodations
Every situation requesting permission for special accommodations (including
religious apparel) is evaluated
on an individual basis.
The procedure is as follows:
SPECIAL DEVICES AND PROSTHESIS
Written approval by the school physician to participate in a specific sport
while wearing the device.
Review of the NYSPHSAA approved sport specific rules to determine if there
is a prohibition.
The member school requests, in writing from the Athletic Director on school
stationery, a review and evaluation by the Assistant Director responsible
for safety. All requests are to be accompanied by photos of the device being
worn by the student taken from several different angels. Additionally,
documentation of school physician approval is to be sent.
NYSPHSAA review consists of reviewing the game rules, evaluating if the
student would be safe participating while wearing the device, evaluating if
teammates and opponents are placed at risk, and possible consultation with
our medical advisors.
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS
Review of the NYSPHSAA approved sport specific rules to determine if there
is a prohibition.
For a special accommodation the member school requests, in writing, a review
and evaluation by the Assistant Director responsible for safety.
Written explanation of the special accommodation needed from the student's
religious leader.
NYSPHSAA review consists of reviewing the game rules, evaluating if the
student would be safe participating while wearing the device, evaluating if
teammates and opponents are placed at risk, and possible consultation with
our medical advisors.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION
Review of the NYSPHSAA approved sport specific rules to determine if there
is a prohibition.
The member school requests, in writing, a review and evaluation by Assistant
Director responsible for safety.
Written documentation from school physician outlining the student's physical
limitations and need for a special accommodation.
NYSPHSAA review consists of reviewing the game rules, evaluating if the
student would be safe participating while wearing the device, evaluating if
teammates and opponents are placed at risk, and possible consultation with
our medical advisors. The NYSPHSAA will provide written notice of approval
or denial to the school district in a timely manner.
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