Cairn University Athletics

Athletic Training
The Cairn University Athletic Training Department provides quality injury evaluation and treatment for the university's student-athletes.

The staff at Cairn is focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.

 
Required Athletic Paperwork
In order to participate in intercollegiate athletics at Cairn University, you must submit the appropriate paperwork and insurance card through Sportsware Online.  All forms must be submitted to the Sportsware by August 1 for the 2025 athletic year. Any student-athlete who does not have all athletic paperwork and preseason screenings completed with the athletic trainer will not be able to participate until all is submitted.      
Pre-Season Screenings
 All athletic paperwork must be completed by AUGUST 1TH, 2025

Each Cairn University student-athlete must provide a yearly pre-participation physical completed within six months of the start of the athlete's sport season (preferably in June-August). Physicals may only be completed by a qualified medical practitioner. 

Additionally, all student-athletes will be required to read and sign Cairn's concussion policy. As mandated by the NCAA, student-athletes in selected sports (women's volleyball, men's & women's soccer, men's & women's basketball, baseball & softball, men's & women's lacrosse) will be required to undergo a concussion screening administered before the start of the season by the athletic training staff at Cairn. For more information on concussions, please click on the link below to watch an educational video put together by the NCAA.

Click here to view a Concussion Education Video
 
Insurance Coverage for Athletic Participation
Every student participating in Cairn University Athletics is responsible to have primary insurance before being permitted to practice.  If a student participates in a ‘Share Program’, a statement must be provided on an official letterhead explaining that the organization will cover any medical expenses if an injury were to occur from participating in a NCAA Athletics at Cairn University.  This letterhead must be signed by an authorized person at the ‘Share Program’ such as an officer or general counsel.  This is required by business services.
 
Supplemental Athletic Insurance
All students are required to have personal health insurance. This insurance may be through a parent's plan or purchased through the University. Cairn University provides supplemental insurance through BMI Benefits, LLC for those athletic injuries due to accidents that occur while participating in athletics. Once the athlete has met all of their deductibles and co-payments, any outstanding charges that the primary insurance company will not pay revert back to BMI Benefits, LLC. In order for BMI Benefits, LLC to process these claims, they require an EOB (Explanation of Benefits) from the primary insurance company stating non-payment and an insurance claim form.

The NCAA provides a catastrophic injury insurance policy for all of its member institutions' athletes. If you have any questions regarding these insurance coverage’s, please visit the NCAA's website at www.NCAA.org.
           
All athletic paperwork and screenings must be completed before being allowed to try out for a Cairn University Athletic Program. Please contact athletic trainer to make sure this information is turned in.
 

Athletic Training Room Staff

Head Athletic Trainer
Christian Rupprecht, LAT, ATC
200 Manor Ave.
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-702-4410 (office)
215-702-4401 (fax)
crupprecht@cairn.edu

Assistant Athletic Trainer
Joshua Berg MS, ATC, PES
200 Manor Ave.
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-702-4410 (office)
215-702-4401 (fax)
jberg@cairn.edu

Sommer Hammoud, MD
Team Physician
Rothman Orthopedics
 
 
Links
National Athletic Trainers' Association (www.NATA.org)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (www.NCAA.org)