The “Game-Day Ready” sports physicals and wellness exam toolkit equips health centers with ready-to-use materials to promote adolescent checkups ahead of the school year and sports season. This toolkit includes social media posts and graphics, a customizable poster template, a sample radio script, text message reminders, and a press release—making it easy to engage families, boost early scheduling, and ensure students are healthy, safe, and cleared to play.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook / LinkedIn Copy:
🏆 Ready to win this season? Start with a sports physical—and don’t forget the annual wellness visit!
Whether your child is gearing up for football, volleyball, track, or another team sport, a sports physical ensures they’re healthy and cleared to play. But it’s also a great time to schedule their annual wellness visit—a more comprehensive check-up that covers overall health, immunizations, mental health, and preventive screenings.
Knock out both visits in one trip to your local health center and avoid the end-of-summer rush.
🔗 Schedule now: [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
X Copy:
🏆 Ready to win this season? Start with your sports physical and annual wellness visit! Quick, easy appointments are available now at [clinic name]. Let’s make this your best season yet!
🔗 [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
Facebook / LinkedIn Copy:
Before your athlete hits the field, court, or track—make sure they’re cleared to play. A sports physical and annual wellness visit aren’t just formalities. They help detect underlying health issues and ensure your child is physically fit for the demands of their sport. Most schools in the Dakotas require a sports physical before participation.
✅ Fast appointments
✅ Walk-ins welcome
✅ Trusted local care
🔗 Schedule now: [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
X Copy:
Before you hit the field, hit your local health center! Sports physicals and annual wellness visits are available all summer to make sure you’re cleared to play and ready to compete.
🔗 [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
Facebook / LinkedIn Copy:
Don’t get sidelined before the season starts—get your sports physical and annual wellness visit today!
Whether your child is in elementary school or a high school senior, a physical exam and well-visit are the first steps to a safe, healthy season. They evaluate injury risk, heart and lung health, and overall readiness.
Knock out both a sports physicals and annual wellness visit at the same appointment! Call xxx-xxx-xxx to schedule at your local health center.
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
X Copy:
Don’t get sidelined this season—get your sports physical and annual wellness visit now! We offer fast, friendly appointments to keep you in the game.
🔗 [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
Facebook / LinkedIn Copy:
Parents: Avoid last-minute back-to-school chaos and cross sports physicals and annual wellness visits off your summer to-do list early!
These exams are a smart, simple way to ensure your child is healthy enough for safe participation and can help prevent injuries or address medical conditions before they become serious.
Schedule now and enjoy peace of mind for the whole season: [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
X Copy:
Parents: Cross one thing off your summer checklist. Get your child’s sports physical and annual wellness visit done early so they’re ready to go for fall sports!
🔗 [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
(1st Week of July)
Facebook / LinkedIn Copy:
Most middle and high schools across North and South Dakota require a sports physical before your child can join a school team. But it’s also a great time to schedule their annual wellness visit—a more comprehensive check-up that covers overall health, immunizations, mental health, and preventive screenings.
Don’t get caught off guard during registration week. Book early to avoid the rush—and give your child the best chance to compete safely and confidently.
🔗 Schedule today: [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
X Copy:
💡 Did you know most schools require a sports physical before your child can join a team? Avoid the scramble—schedule both a physical and annual wellness visit now at your local health center.
🔗 [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
Facebook / LinkedIn Copy:
August is busy. Don’t wait until the last week before school starts—schedule your child’s sports physical now and don’t forget the annual wellness visit!
Appointments are open all summer, and early scheduling means no last-minute stress. Visit your local health center for a quick and easy check-up that helps protect your child all season long.
Call xxx-xxx-xxxx or visit [link] to schedule an appointment!
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
X Copy:
Don’t wait until the last minute! Sports physicals and annual wellness visits are available now—beat the back-to-school rush and book your appointment today.
🔗 [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
(3rd Week of July)
Facebook / LinkedIn Copy:
🦬 From small towns to championship dreams, Dakota athletes are built tough—and that starts with staying healthy.
A sports physical helps ensure your child is physically ready for the demands of sports this fall. Plus, it helps detect conditions that could go unnoticed without a routine check. It’s also a great time to schedule their annual wellness visit—a more comprehensive check-up that covers overall health, immunizations, mental health, and preventive screenings. Knock out both visits in one trip to your local health center!
📍 Find your nearest clinic and get checked today: [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
X Copy:
🦬 Dakota tough starts with staying healthy. Schedule your sports physical and annual wellness visit now and give your young athlete the strong start they deserve this season.
🔗 [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
Facebook / LinkedIn Copy:
Big dreams start in small towns—and so do strong, healthy athletes.
Get your child’s sports physical and annual wellness visit this summer at your trusted Dakota health center. These exams are an easy, important way to make sure they’re ready to play safely and confidently. Same-day and walk-in appointments available throughout the summer.
🔗 Schedule now: [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
X Copy:
Big games start in small towns. Get your sports physical and annual wellness visit this summer at your trusted health center. Walk-ins and same-day appointments available!
🔗 [link]
#GameDayReady #SportsPhysical #ValueCHCs
SAMPLE RADIO SCRIPT (30 seconds)
[Sports-themed sound effect]
Announcer (friendly, energetic voice):
“Football. Basketball. Soccer. Whatever your game, make sure you’re ready to play with a quick and easy sports physical and annual wellness visit at your local [health center] clinic!
Be game-day ready this summer—[health center] clinics offer fast appointments and care you can count on.
Call now or visit [link] to schedule an appointment today.”
SAMPLE TEXT MESSAGING FOR SPORTS PHYSICALS
- Reminder: Your sports physical at [health center] is on [date] at [time]. Be game-day ready! Questions? Call xxx-xxx-xxxx.
- Your wellness exam is coming up on [date] at [time] at [health center]. See you soon! Call xxx-xxx-xxxx to reschedule.
- Just a reminder—your “Game-Day Ready” sports physical is scheduled for [date] at [time]! [Health center] is excited to see you.
- It’s time for your annual sports physical! Stay safe, stay strong—get game-day ready. Schedule today at [health center]: [link]
- You’re due for your yearly wellness exam. Let’s make sure you’re ready to play (and learn) this school year! Book your visit at [health center] today: [link]
- It’s been almost a year since your last sports physical. Get cleared to play and avoid delays. Schedule an appointment at [health center] now: [link] or call xxx-xxx-xxxx.
- Be game-day ready! Sports physicals & wellness exams are available now at [health center]. Quick, easy & walk-in friendly. [link]
- Fall sports start soon! Most schools require a sports physical. Schedule yours at [health center] today and be game-day ready: [link] or call xxx-xxx-xxxx.
- Calling all student athletes! Don’t miss your shot to get cleared for the season. Sports physicals available now at [health center]: [link]
- Big games start with strong checkups. Book your wellness exam or sports physical today at [health center]. Walk-ins welcome! [link]
SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE FOR SPORTS PHYSICALS
Get “Game-Day Ready”: [Health Center] Encourages Families to Schedule Summer Sports Physicals and Wellness Exams
[City, State] — With summer sports, back-to-school prep, and fall athletics just around the corner, [health center name] is urging families across [South Dakota/North Dakota] to schedule their child’s sports physical and annual wellness exam now to avoid the late-season rush.
The center’s “Game-Day Ready” campaign is focused on ensuring that young athletes—and all students—start the school year strong, healthy, and cleared to play.
“Getting your child’s sports physical isn’t just about meeting a school requirement,” said [name], [title] at [health center]. “It’s about making sure they’re physically ready to participate safely and confidently in their sport or activity.”
Most middle and high schools in North and South Dakota require a current sports physical, also known as a pre-participation physical exam (PPE), for students to join athletic teams or extracurriculars. Even if a student isn’t in sports, annual wellness exams are recommended to track growth, monitor mental and physical health, and build a strong relationship with a health care provider.
What to Expect During a Sports Physical:
- Medical history review
- Height, weight, and vision checks
- Heart and lung evaluations
- Joint and flexibility exams
- Clearance for play or referrals as needed
[Health center] is making it easy for families with by providing walk-in and same-day appointments, affordable or no-cost exams for those who qualify, and friendly, trusted providers who understand the needs of local youth.
“It’s one more way we help our kids stay safe, stay strong, and stay in the game,” said [name].
To schedule a sports physical or wellness exam, visit [link] or call xxx-xxx-xxxx.
