University of Wisconsin Parkside Athletics

The Athletic Training Staff is pleased that your daughter/son will be participating in NCAA Division II Intercollegiate Athletics while at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

The Athletic Training Staff consists of three Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC’s) licensed by the State of Wisconsin. The staff provides coverage for all home practices and events. ATC’s duties include prevention of injuries, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and consultation to all student-athletes.

UW-Parkside has a relationship with local physicians (one orthopedic surgeon and one general practitioner with sports medicine training) that assist with the care of our athletes. These physicians visit the athletic training room weekly for evaluations and referrals for student-athletes. Additionally, the physicians provide coverage for championship home events. Student-Athletes must be evaluated by an ATC prior to visiting with the physicians. The UW-Parkside Team physicians have the final say on the participation of an injured/ill student-athlete.

Prior to any participation in intercollegiate athletics – including practices or strength and conditioning activities- all necessary paperwork must be completed. You can find the apporpriate paperwork checklists in the links menu on the toolbar on the right.

UW-Parkside does not provide insurance for any student-athlete. All student-athletes must provide their own primary medical insurance for the entire duration of the academic year. The University assumes no legal obligation to pay any such medical expenses due to an injury/illness suffered during athletic participation. The NCAA requires a student-athlete to have a minimum coverage of $90,000 catostrophic insurance and your insurance MUST cover COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS.

For those athletes who are taking an ADHD medication please click on the link - NCAA ADHD Medication.  This will guide you through the NCAA ADHD Medical Exemption Form.

The Athletic Training Staff looks forward to working with your daughter/son. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Kenneth Wilka, M.Ed., LAT, ATC