Sanford Health is offering walk-in sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2025-26 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport.

Student-athletes can receive their sports physical at Sanford Northwest Clinic in Minot, located at 1500 21st Ave. NW, without an appointment on July 16 from 5.-8 p.m; July 30 from 5 -8 p.m.; and Aug. 10 from noon-4 p.m.

Parental permission is required to receive a sports physical. Athletes must bring payment and a signed state sports physical form.

If unable to attend an event, families can schedule a sports physical or choose to schedule a also can schedule a sports physical a child wellness exam, which is billed to insurance and includes a comprehensive evaluation, immunizations, family history review and sports physical requirements. Many insurers pay 100% for a wellness exam.