Student-Athletic Forms

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Guidelines:
"NCAA Banned Drugs and Medical Exceptions Policy Guidelines Regarding Medical Reporting for Student-Athletes with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Taking Prescribed Stimulants." (PDF)

"Criteria for letter from prescribing Physician to provide proper documentation to the Athletics Department/Sports Information staff (PDF)  regarding assessment of student-athletes taking prescribed stimulants for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  (ADHD), in support of an NCAA Medical Exception request for the use of a banned substance."

On behalf of the Rockhurst Athletics staff, best wishes to our new and returning student-athletes. Please review and act on the following items:

Athletics Participation Forms

Complete the forms available above and mail them prior to July 31 to the Rockhurst Athletic Department:

1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
816-501-4141 phone
816-501-4119 fax

Physical Exam

You must be examined by an American Medical Association (AMA) certified physician and complete a pre-participation physical exam after June 1, 2012, to be eligible for practice and competition during the 2012-2013 season. The physical forms are available on the Rockhurst website listed above. (Physicals conducted by a chiropractor will not be accepted.)

Insurance – Athletics Participation

Included in this mailing is a letter explaining athletics participation accident insurance carried by Rockhurst University through the NCAA and Mutual of Omaha. This is an “excess policy” that will only be used in the event of a bodily injury sustained during an authorized athletic event. This plan is in addition to your required primary health insurance coverage provided by you, your parents or as an optional purchase through Rockhurst.

Student-Athlete Move-in, First Practice Dates

Move-in for student-athletes participating in Soccer and Volleyball is mid-August. Student-athletes participating on other sports team may move-in with the general student body later in the month.

Student-Athlete Team Meetings

Each team will meet at the beginning of the school year for orientation and in-person completion of required NCAA forms and educational materials. We will also conduct a mandatory all student-athlete meeting in the Convocation Center, date and time TBD. Check back to this page regularly.

Expectations of Excellence:
  • This is a great time in your life, so take full advantage of the opportunities Rockhurst has to offer. You’ll remember this time the rest of your life.
  • Play hard and compete … 8 of our 11 teams participated in NCAA Championships since 2008.
  • You represent yourself, your family, your team, your coach and Rockhurst; we will hold you accountable for your actions.
  • Prepare for your life after college and after sports - study, go to class (not an optional activity). Use college athletics and your time at Rockhurst to get your degree.

Best wishes and GO HAWKS,
Gary Burns
Director of Athletics