1. Updated October 2014
219 LIBERTY ST., CLARION, PA, 16214
CLARION AREA HIGH
SCHOOL: STANDARD
OPERATING PROCEDURES

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Table of Contents
Staff Directory.....................................................................................................................2
Signatures Page...................................................................................................................3
Athletic Training Room.......................................................................................................4
Hours of operation & Rules and Regulations.......................................................4
Map of Venue ......................................................................................................................5
Football/Soccer Field: Aerial views........................................................................5
Hospital Directions...................................................................................................6
CPR/AED/First Aid Procedures ..........................................................................................7
Protective Equipment Requirements ...................................................................................8
Lightening Policy ................................................................................................................9
Heat Index Policy ..............................................................................................................10
Recommendations for improvement..................................................................................11

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Staff Directory
Emergencies...............................................................................................................911
Roger Walters, Athletic Director ............................................................ (814)-226-9649
rwalters@clarion-schools.com
Dr. Kenneson, School Physician, Marianne Family Practice................ (814)-226-6770
Dr. Robert Armstrong, Orthopedic Surgeon .......................................... (814)-226-1070
Devin Skinner, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer ................(540)-392-5564 (Extension 276)
Deb Lerch, School Nurse..............................................(814)-226-8112 (Extension 121)
John Kimmel, High School Principal...........................(814)-226-8112 (Extension 206)
jkimmel@clarion-schools.com
Brad Wagner, Elementary School Principal .......................................... (814)-226-8118
bwagner@clarion-schools.com
Michael Stahlman, Superintendent ..............................(814)-226-8112 (Extension 641)
mstahlman@clarion-schools.com
High School Office ................................................................................. (814)-226-8112
Dan Alderton, Junior High Football Coach .......................................... (814)-715-2279
Chris Schonbachier, Women's Soccer Coach ........................................ (814)-221-0158
Larry Wiser, Varsity Football Head Coach............................................ (814)-758-1300
Keith Murtha, Cross Country Assistant Coach ........... (814)-226-8112 (Extension 418)
Rob Sintobin, Wrestling Head Coach............................(814)-226-8112(Extension 216)
Shari Campbell, Varsity Volleyball Head Coach.................................... (814)-227-8085
Erika Bevevino, JV Volleyball Head Coach.................(814)-226-8112 (Extension 139)

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Signatures Page

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Athletic Training Facility Operations
Athletic Training Room Hours:
*Hours are subject to change due to sporting event coverage
Fall:
* 1:30PM-6:00PM or by appointment
Winter:
* 1:30PM-6:00PM or by appointment
Spring:
*1:30PM-3:30PM or by appointment (off-site at Clarion County Park and Weaver Park)
Rules and Regulations:
1. NO LOITERING in the ATR!!!
2. All athletes are required to sign in on the treatment log before receiving treatment.
3. The use of “inside” voices in the ATR is mandatory. Keep the volume down.
4. Each athlete is solely responsible for reporting an injury to the Sports Medicine Staff to receive proper
treatment and care.
5. No cleats!!!
6. The use of profanity will not be tolerated.
7. If it’s not yours don’t touch it!
8. No contraband items (i.e. Tobacco products, alcohol, drugs, and weapons).
9. If you borrow something from us, please bring it back.
10. If you make a mess clean it up.
11. Under no circumstances should an athlete go into the cabinet and get themselves medicine!
12. Absolutely no making Gatorade without permission.
13. Treat the athletic trainers and students with respect.

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Map of Venue
Aerial Views
General Facility Overview: Main Soccer and Football field:
Field is enclosed by chain-link fence 20 ft from the
edges and secured by a locked gate at the entrance.
There is one concession stand on-site, a press box, and
two sets of bleachers 10 ft from sidelines. Road to field
steep but wide enough to allow ambulance access.
Lower field: Junior High Football
Access to field limited due to steep decline, and road is
not paved. Situated below main field. Used strictly for
practice.
School is located off Liberty St. and N 2nd
Ave.
Address: 219 Liberty St., Clarion, PA,16214.
Parking lot access on north side of building.
Gymnasium

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Clarion Hospital Location and Directions
1 Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214
General Desk: (814) - 226-9500
Emergency: (814)-226-1336
Chief of Staff: Catherine Cunningham
*Directions: 2.2 miles, 5 minutes
1. Head SE on Liberty Street toward Haskell Pl. (0.3 Miles)
2. Turn Right onto N. 5th Avenue (1.3 Miles)
3. Continue on PA- 68 W (0.4 Miles)
4. Turn Right onto Mall Ln. (0.2 Miles)
5. The Emergency Room is straight head

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CPR/AED/First Aid Training Policy
The PIAA does not mandate high school coaches to be CPR/AED certified, however this will change over the
years to come. In case of emergency, there are two AED units currently in the building. The locations are in the
main gymnasium, and alongside the athletic trainer. In case of emergency, look to find an athletic trainer or
anyone who is certified in CPR/AED/ first aid. This licensure is mandatory to renew every two years.
Protective Equipment Policy
The purchasing of protective equipment should not be based on the look of the equipment, but the ability to
prevent injury. The equipment manager is in charge of equipment modifications, adjustments, and inventory.
Equipment is checked frequently for damage, especially football helmets. The air bladders are checked before
practices and games, making sure that they are filled to the correct volume. In order to avoid liability issues the
athletic trainer is required to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for using and maintaining protective
equipment. Equipment is only to be used for the purpose it is designed. Athletes are warned about all possible
risks that the equipment could entail.
Reconditioning Equipment:
Clarion Area High School is required to purchase helmets only approved by NOCSAE. Helmets are designated
a code number, and the date of purchase is recorded. Helmets are cleaned and fitted according to manufacturer’s
recommendations on a regular schedule during the season and at the end of the season prior to off-season
storage, in order to avoid infections. Recertification and reconditioning should be done every two years using a
certified NOCSAE- approved vendor if no warranty exists, or after the warranty expires. Damaged or broken
helmets are to be repaired or replaced before returning to service.

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Lightning Safety Policy
* If thunder or lightning may be heard or seen, immediately stop activity and seek protective shelter. If
shelter is not available, an automobile is a safe alternative. If none of these options are available, seek shelter
under a small tree in a wooded area that is not on a hill. As a last resort, seek refuge in a ravine or valley. In all
instances outdoors, assume the aforementioned crouched (“fetal”) position.
* The 30 minute rule- It is required to wait a minimum of 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning is
witnessed. Any subsequent lightning or thunder after the beginning of the 30 minute count should reset the
clock and another 30 minute count should begin.
* In situations which thunder or lightning may be present and you feel hair stand on end and tingle, immediately
assume a crouched position- drop to knees and place arms on legs and lower your head. DO NOT LIE FLAT!
* The flash-to-bang method provides an estimate distance as to how close the lightning strike is occurring.
From the time the lightning is spotted: count the number of seconds until the bang occurs, and divide by 5 to
calculate the number of miles away a lightning bolt strikes.

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Heat Index Policy
Athletic trainers must use common sense when
overseeing the health care of athletes participating
in the heat. The combination of heat, humidity, and
bright sunshine can be very taxing on young
athletes, and these conditions warrant extra caution.
If at any point the heat index reaches or exceeds the
105 degrees mark, stop all play and move the
athletes indoors or somewhere cool. If any athlete
presents any signs or symptoms of heat illness seek
emergency medical personnel and keep the athlete
conscious, alert, and oriented.
The universal wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) index:
This index provides the athletic trainer with an objective means for determining necessary precautions for
practice and competition in hot weather. Directions on how to calculate this are listed below:
1. Measure the dry bulb temperature (DBT), wet bulb thermometer (WBT), and the globe temperature
(GT).
2. Use the Formula: 0.1 × DBT + 0.7 × WBT + GT × 0.2
3. Use the chart above to assess the stresses placed on the young athletes and what the proper actions are to
prevent heat illnesses.

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Recommendations for Improvements
*The Athletic Training room in its current size and condition is not suitable for the amount of athletes that need
to be treated on a daily basis. A more functional area for rehabilitation (i.e. foam rolling, stretching, and other
rehabilitative activities) is necessary for better monitoring of the athletes.
* A treatment log for medications would help the athletic training staff and the athlete as to when, what type,
and dosage of medication were taken for documentation purposes.
*A locked cabinet or safe for both expensive modalities and medications would be beneficial to combat theft of
such items. These modalities are very expensive, delicate and could easily be damaged if not used or handled
correctly. Medications, if not administered or taken correctly, can seriously harm the athletes and presents a
possibility of liability issues.
*A newer, larger ice machine is crucial to improve the daily operations in the ATR. Due to the amount of sports
teams covered who all require gallons of ice water and coolers of injury ice, an ice machine that produces a
larger quantity of ice would be a benefit.
* A leaky ceiling in the athletic training room is potentially hazardous. The modalities in the athletic training
room could be defective if wet, and electrical damage or mold production may be present.
* The auxiliary gym does not have an AED or a Fire Extinguisher. With the proper location of safety
equipment, liability issues may be further avoided.