[phs1986]

Before I make this statement I want it to be clear that I AM NOT BLAMING THE HIGH SCHOOL OR IT'S ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT. I just think it's a shame because this is the THIRD occasion that I have been to Phelps for a sporting event and an ambulance was needed but none was present. Something needs to happen before an athlete is becomes worse because an ambulance was not on site. I think that the principal needs to get in touch with the local ambulance service to ensure that this does not happen again. I'm not just saying this because a Jenkins player got hurt. I would have said the same thing if it would have been somebody from Phelps.

First off, I do agree with you that medical personnel do need to be present at any sporting event.

Secondly, I wanted to reinforce that most ambulances were on severe accidents that night as I do believe 6+ people were involved in the one in Pikeville and not sure how many with the one in Freeburn. I have personally been at quite a few games at Phelps and there has always been one present unless they have been called out. Heck, I was at Belfry last season and the ambulance on site was called out and left during the 3rd quarter! What does help in that situtation, Belfry has a team Dr. and he is present at all Belfry games. Maybe that would be an option, if there were a nurse or EMT that could travel with the teams (Not just Jenkins) all teams, it might would ensure that the young men playing football (and young ladies playing other sports) received medical treatment to stablize them in case of an emergency. Just a thought....