Yuma High hosting no-cost physical event for YUHSD athletes
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma High is acting as the home court for a no-cost physical event for all Yuma Union High School District athletes at 4 p.m. this Friday.
The district is pairing with Onvida Health in an effort to avoid any hurdles student-athletes may encounter in registering to play sports.
"I think the free physical is really important so that we are decreasing as many barriers as possible to play sports for our athletes," Assistant Principal of Athletics & Health and Safety Johannah Elliott said. "The fact that it’s free is really amazing."
Student-athletes will not be dealing with minor league doctors, either. The event is led by Doctor Ryan Zerr, who is bringing a full team of medical professionals to take care of every student-athlete.
"We're really grateful for the partnership with Onvida," YUHSD Chief Communications Director Eric Patten said.
Just because an athlete is not participating in a fall sport does not mean they need to stand on the sidelines. These physicals will prepare student-athletes for long-term play.
"There's still time to get cleared," Patten said. "There's still time for athletes to go out for fall sports. And if you're participating in anything like soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball...anything like that...in the winter and spring, the physical that you get now will be valid for that, as well."
You can fill it out the Arizona Interscholastic Association physical forms online before the event to speed up the process, or fill out the paperwork upon arrival at Yuma High School.
