Haywood Regional Medical Center to Host Free Sports Physicals for Student-Athletes
April 21, 2026
Haywood Regional Medical Center will host its annual free sports physicals event for local student-athletes on Thursday, May 21, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center, located at 75 Leroy George Drive in Clyde. Open to all middle and high school students, this event provides a convenient, no-cost opportunity to complete required physicals ahead of the upcoming sports season.
Students will be seen based on their school’s designated time: Canton Middle and Bethel Middle from 3:00–4:30 PM, Waynesville Middle from 4:30–5:30 PM, and Tuscola High School from 5:30–7:00 PM. Fifth grade students should attend during the time slot for the school they will attend next year. During the event, students will complete multiple screening stations, including basic health checks and provider evaluations, led by clinical staff from Haywood Regional Medical Center and Haywood Regional Sports Medicine.
Sports physicals play an important role in identifying potential health concerns and helping ensure student-athletes are safe and ready to participate.
Families should contact their child’s school to obtain and complete the required registration packet prior to arrival. No appointments are necessary.