Dear Visiting Athletic Trainer,
We would like to welcome you and your athletes to the University of Alaska Anchorage. While you are here, we will be able to provide the following services to meet your medical and athletic training needs:
FACILITIES
All of our games are held at the Wells Fargo Sports Center, which is located in the Physical Education Building or PEF. The Training Room is located in the Sports Center's lower level, just outside the gymnasium.
SUPPLIES
- The Training Room and its modalities (Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Paraffin,Whirlpools, BioCryo Compression System) are available for pre-game and post-game, and for practices upon prior notification
- Water, ice bags and a stationary bike upon request will be provided in the gym for any practice.
- Water, towels, ice bags, bike and biohazard supplies will be courtside, and shower towels upon request, water and post game juice will be in the locker room, for all games.
- Emergency supplies such as an AED, backboard, vacuum splints, and crutches will be available for all practices and games. In addition, Providence Alaska Medical Center is located directly across the street from the Sports Center.
- Access to Athletic Weight Room for Rehabilitation Needs.
- We request that you send along your own taping supplies. Courtesy supplies will be provided on an “as needed” basis.
TREATMENTS
The Training Room will be open three hours prior to competition. If an Athletic Trainer is not traveling with the team, please e-mail written directives, in advance, of your medical needs (taping and modality specifics) and provide your coach a copy.
PRACTICE AND EVENT COVERAGE
- A Certified Athletic Trainer will be available to assist you for any game (practice, upon request).
- The UAA Health Center is open during most practices for illness assessments.
- A UAA Team Physician and EMS are on-call for practices. A Team Physician will be in attendance and available at most games.
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
- Christine Volk, Head Athletic Trainer 907.786.1326 (office) ancav@uaa.alaska.edu 907.229-3520 (cell) 907.694.1417 (home) 907.786.1245 (fax)
- Providence Hospital (across from Sports Center) 907.562.2211
- Emergency/Ambulance 911
- Campus Police: 907.786.1120 (Non-Emergency), 907.786.4911 (Emergency)
Please contact me for any questions. Good Luck for a healthy and successful season.