FREE High School Sports Physicals

Please email [email protected] with the following information:

• First and Last name of athlete
• Date of Birth of athlete
• Location the sports physical was performed
• Year the sports physical was performed
• Email address of athlete (or parent)
  • We cannot send copies of the sports physical results directly to the school, we will send to you to forward to the school
• Completed Records Request Form

TCO sports physicals are performed once a year and over a four-week span in July – August. We cannot conduct sports-qualifying physical exams outside of the specific event dates. We recommend that you contact your Primary Care Provider or a Minute Clinic that offers sports-qualifying physical exams.

TCO sports physicals are open to middle school, high school or collegiate student-athletes with clear medical histories and who are required to have a sports physical prior to participating in athletics. The physicals are used to screen for and detect physical or medical conditions that might put student athletes at risk for future problems.

A sports physical exam is NOT intended to replace regular or as-needed visits to primary care physicians (PCPs). Students currently under PCP care for medical conditions/injuries/illnesses or with previously diagnosed medical conditions/injuries/illnesses, especially cardiac or asthmatic conditions or COVID-19 that might preclude or limit sports participation, are advised to receive medical examinations from their PCPs.

*If the student-athlete has had moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms of any kind, they should have a visit with their PCP rather than this examination.

Yes, student-athletes who are required to have a sports physical in Minnesota or Wisconsin are welcome to participate. Student-athletes are required to bring the appropriate physical exam form (for the state in which they plan to participate in) to their scheduled sports physical.

*In an effort to limit the amount of people in the lobby and to expedite the check-in process, we ask that you complete the student-athlete portions of the sports physical form prior to arriving to your scheduled location.

Medical providers will sign and complete their portions of the sports physical form during the exam.

Minnesota State High School League: mshsl.org
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association: wiaawi.org

Yes, an RSVP is required for those student-athletes that are interested in a free sports-qualifying physical exam. Space is limited, so it is recommended to register in advance. See registration details at the top of this page.

As a reminder, this only applies to the July – August event dates only. We cannot accommodate free high school sports physicals at other times throughout the year.

The sports-qualifying physical exams typically take approximately 30 – 45 minutes. Our staff members will do their best to move through the exam process as quickly as possible but will take the time needed to ensure that each student-athletes needs are met.

Parents or guardians are required to attend the sports-qualifying physical exam with student-athletes under the age of 18 to help the examining provider better understand a student-athlete’s medical history, if needed, as well as discuss any future medical concerns the provider might identify during the exam.

If for any reason you cannot be accompanied by a parent or guardian (and you are 16+ years of age), please bring a Minor Consent Form to present to our staff at check-in.

Those who are 15 years and younger must have a parent/guardian present. 

Sports-Qualifying Physical Exam Clearance Form
Each student-athlete receiving a sports-qualifying physical exam must provide a “Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Clearance Form” prior to the exam. The form must be signed and dated by a parent or legal guardian if the student-athlete is under the age of 18. Please complete the health history portion of the form prior to arriving for the exam. Forms can be obtained from the student-athlete’s school or online (see form links at the top of the page).

*Collegiate student-athletes are responsible for providing the appropriate sports-qualifying physical exam form from their college or university. We will not have these forms on hand.

If your school is using the PRIVIT system, print the health history page and bring it to the exam for the provider to sign.

Immunization Records
Immunization records are not required for the exam but providing them is encouraged as additional health history is helpful for the provider to review.

It is the responsibility of the individual student-athlete/parent/guardian to return the completed form to the school. TCO will keep a copy of all forms on file in case a form is misplaced; however, TCO is not responsible for submitting completed forms to the schools.

All student-athletes will see both an orthopedic and a primary care provider. Licensed athletic trainers will assist in the exam where needed.

Please contact [email protected] if you need to cancel or reschedule your Sports Physical exam. We ask that you do so as promptly as possible so we can open that space for other athletes.

No, the TCO sports-qualifying physical exams offered during these events are free of charge. Health insurance is not necessary and will not be asked for upon registration or check-in.

All student-athletes/parents/guardians are encouraged to contact [email protected] with any feedback. We love to hear what you liked and/or disliked about the process so we can enhance future experiences. We also often pass along messages of thanks to our providers.